Summary
Former officials from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) explain that President Trump's administration has made major changes to the immigration agency. These changes include pausing applications and restructuring the staff to focus more on enforcement rather than service.
Key Facts
- President Trump's administration paused millions of immigration applications and reviewed many previously approved cases.
- The USCIS faced internal disruptions, including inadequate office space and network issues, affecting employees' work efficiency.
- Employees experienced pressure to leave the agency, facing threats of mass layoffs and disrupted work schedules.
- A "watch list" of USCIS employees, accused of bias, was compiled, causing safety concerns among staff.
- Nearly 1,800 experienced USCIS employees have left, with new hires focusing more on enforcement.
- Job descriptions for USCIS roles have shifted focus from service to cultural defense and homeland protection, accompanied by incentives.
- The current USCIS environment reportedly promotes fear and discourages open dialogue among staff.
