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US Mandates 'Enhanced' Vetting for Immigrants

Internal guidance directs USCIS officers to use tougher vetting, including expanded background checks and criminal history reviews, officials said.

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration mandated what it calls "enhanced" security checks for immigration applicants, according to internal guidance sent to the employees of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security.

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Trump's government temporarily pauses immigration decisions as part of a new security effort By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Trump's government temporarily paused immigration requests decisions to ensure that they comply with the recently implemented security verification guidelines, according to a familiarized source and an internal memorandum reviewed by CNN. Trump's government officials have sought to harden the U.S. immigration system—and the most…

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La Prensa de Minnesota broke the news in Minneapolis, United States on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
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