Summary
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the Trump administration has sped up the processing of green cards and visas. Despite this claim, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is facing the largest backlog of immigration applications in its history. Processing times for many immigration forms have increased, leaving applicants waiting longer than expected.
Key Facts
- Kristi Noem stated the Trump administration improved the speed of green card and visa processing.
- USCIS is handling the largest backlog of 11.3 million pending immigration applications.
- Processing times for key immigration forms have risen, causing delays.
- USCIS manages processes for green cards, work permits, citizenship, and visas.
- The agency is funded mainly by application and petition fees.
- An effort is being made to present a supportive view of legal immigration.
- Immigrant workers face an average wait of 3.5 years for green cards.
- The Trump administration continues to enforce strict immigration laws.
