When I became @USCIS Director, I inherited a staggering backlog of asylum cases: 1.5 million—up from 400k in 2021.
That was the result of 4 years of unchecked crossings at the border because the previous president didn’t care who they let into our homeland.
This @POTUS cares.
When it comes to immigration, we’re upholding standards set by Congress and enforcing requirements that have long been ignored.
The Trump administration is taking decisive steps to eliminate fraud and protect American citizens.
There is nothing more precious than the gift of American citizenship.
Earning that privilege means:
▪️Assimilation into our culture,
▪️English proficiency, &
▪️A commitment to the principles of our Constitution.
We’re taking major steps to reinforce those essentials.
The lengths the Biden administration went to in order to ignore the pervasive fraud in our immigration system are staggering.
Today, under the Trump administration, @uscis is proud to deploy dedicated special agents to specifically investigate, expose, and eliminate this fraud.
The Biden administration knew exactly what they were doing when they opened the floodgates, let everyone come in, and reduced our standards of screening and vetting to the point they were meaningless.
Under @potus and @secretarymullin , we’re correcting that for the American people.
Under @potus & @secretarymullin , @uscis is making sure only those who meet all requirements & pose no threat to national security are granted Green Cards & citizenship.
These benefits are an honor & privilege, & we’re making sure they go only to those who truly qualify.
🚨 @dhsgov Announces New Immigration Fees & Enforcement Measures 🚨
These changes ensure that immigration services are funded by those who use them.
Learn more: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/dhs-announces-consequences-for-unpaid-annual-asylum-fees-unveils-new-hr-1-requirements
We’re cleaning up after the Biden admin, where criminals got an open door into the US through our legal immigration system.
We’re reviewing past immigration determinations & correcting them as necessary.
The shutdown of @DHSgov undermines that work & puts all Americans at risk.
Fraud permeates our entire immigration system.
Our new @USCIS special agents will ensure that there are consequences for this type of fraud.
No one is entitled to immigration benefits and naturalization. Immigration to the United States is an honor and we are going to make sure it’s done correctly.
Under @potus , @secretarymullin and @uscisdirector are working to combat fraud like never before.
If you commit immigration fraud, you WILL face the consequences.
Our message is clear: If you hope to become a lawful resident or American citizen, you must show that you can take care of yourself.
There is no reason to admit aliens to the U.S. who would unfairly burden American taxpayers.
The Trump administration is committed to seeking out anyone who commits fraud within our legal immigration system and ensuring they face real consequences.
