USCIS Homeland Defenders Are ‘Off-the-Street’ Hires, Former Official Says
Summary
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has started hiring new employees called Homeland Defenders, who will work as immigration officers. These hires come from outside the agency and will perform duties like interviewing applicants, checking security, and identifying fraud, but they will not be armed or have arrest powers.Key Facts
- Homeland Defenders are a new role created under the Trump administration at USCIS.
- These officers conduct interviews, review immigration requests, and check for fraud and security threats.
- Many hires are “off-the-street,” meaning they come from outside USCIS, often with military or law enforcement experience.
- The officers receive a few weeks of national training and local instruction on USCIS policies and procedures.
- Homeland Defenders are not armed and do not have the authority to make arrests.
- The role seems similar to the previous Immigration Services Officer position, with mainly a change in job title.
- Some new hires report to physical offices, like in Detroit, while others may work remotely.
- USCIS uses a fast hiring process called Direct Hire Authority to fill these jobs quickly.
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