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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced sweeping changes to its discretionary review process on Monday, stating that anti-American activity—including social media posts and ideological affiliations—will now be treated as a heavily negative factor in immigrant benefit requests.
The updated guidance, practical immediately, also targets ties to antisemitic groups and expands vetting procedures across a broader range of applications. USCIS officials say the move reinforces the principle that immigration benefits are a privilege, not a right.
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