Applicable from Oct 20, ‘Homeland Defenders’ hired
- Expanded interviews, a tougher civics test, and new “homeland defenders” mark the Trump administration’s immigration shake-up
The Trump administration has announced sweeping changes to the Green Card interview process, effective October 20. The reforms include expanded interviews, a tougher civics test, and stricter evaluations of applicants’ “good moral character.” The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said the measures aim to ensure that only individuals who fully embrace American values are granted citizenship, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor, amplified the announcement on X, writing: “Calling all patriots. USCIS is now hiring HOMELAND DEFENDERS. Your job will be to interview applicants for green cards, work visas and citizenship for approval or denial. Great pay, flexible hours, stay local. Sign up to be a Homeland Defender today!”
Applicants will now face a longer civics test, tougher scrutiny of their moral character, and evaluations by newly recruited ‘homeland defenders’
Among the most notable reforms is the expanded civics test, now requiring applicants to answer 12 out of 20 questions correctly, chosen from a pool of 128. Previously, the benchmark was six out of 10, according to Newsweek. Alongside the tougher test, USCIS officers will give greater weight to evaluating applicants’ moral conduct and alignment with American values.
The combination of stricter standards and the creation of “homeland defenders” signals a tougher stance on immigration, one likely to impact thousands of applicants pursuing permanent residency in the United States.
