USCIS HIRES ARMED AGENTS WITH FULL ARREST POWERS

USCIS HIRES ARMED AGENTS WITH FULL ARREST POWERS #america #usa #immigration #uscis

“Big shift in U.S. immigration policy: USCIS—known for processing green cards and citizenship applications—is preparing to hire armed agents with full arrest powers. This transformation into an enforcement agency carries huge implications for immigrants and legal professionals alike. Let’s unpack what’s happening, why it matters, and why many are concerned.” • USCIS, previously separated from enforcement to maintain trust in the immigration system, will now recruit and train armed federal agents under the “1811” classification—comparable to FBI or DEA officers. The Wall Street JournalThe Washington Post • These agents will have powers to investigate fraud, arrest individuals (including applicants and even their lawyers), detain, execute warrants, and order expedited deportations. The Wall Street JournalThe Washington Post • The change stems from a rule approved under the Trump administration, set to take effect in about 30 days. Recruitment and training are already underway. The Washington PostEl País Why It’s Being Done • USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow calls this a “war on fraud,” targeting cases like sham marriages, fake sponsorships, and lying on naturalization forms—particularly to strip citizenship from applicants who lied. The Wall Street Journal • USCIS argues this move will reduce reliance on ICE for enforcement, improving continuity by allowing them to start and finish investigations in-house. The Wall Street Journal • They maintain this won’t impact genuine applicants—claiming it’s meant to deter only fraudulent applications. The Wall Street JournalThe Washington Post Reactions & Concerns • Immigration advocates like the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) warn that integrating enforcement into USCIS will erode trust in the system. Immigrants may become reluctant to apply or appear for interviews for fear of being arrested. The Washington Post • Critics argue this shift transforms USCIS from a services-oriented agency into a law enforcement body, which could drive legal applicants underground and have chilling effects. The Wall Street JournalThe Washington Post • The Daily Beast highlights that this policy enables aggressive tactics—such as targeting applicants’ political views—and diminishing the divide between public service and enforcement. The Daily Beast Context & Implications • This marks a broader trend: heightened enforcement even within formerly neutral agencies. USCIS’s new role underscores the increasing criminalization of immigration processes. The Wall Street JournalThe Daily Beast • With ICE already overwhelmed, the administration is doubling down by building enforcement capabilities across agencies—even those once focused on adjudication, not policing. The Wall Street JournalVisaVergeAmerican Immigration Council Is empowering USCIS with armed agents a smart move to shut down immigration fraud, or does it undermine trust and the spirit of legal immigration?

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