Overview

• USCIS announced it will assess immigration and naturalization applicants for anti-American views and will review their online publications.
• Updated policy manual guidance addresses cases involving support for anti-American ideologies, antisemitic terrorism, or groups promoting such views.
• The agency said immigration is a privilege rather than a right and that U.S. benefits should not extend to those who promote hostile ideologies.
• The State Department reported about 6,000 student visas revoked since January, underscoring stepped-up visa enforcement.
• Officials have already tightened visa issuance, including denials and cancellations tied to alleged propagation of antisemitic ideologies.