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US orders enhanced security checks for immigration cases starting April 27 2026
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Published on 29 April 2026
USCIS must run wider checks after a presidential data push
The US will require immigration applicants to face expanded background checks as of April 27, 2026. Under a USCIS directive, officers must strengthen vetting before approving pending cases, following a presidential order to access more criminal history data. Green card and citizenship applicants are expected to be the most affected, potentially slowing approvals and increasing scrutiny.
- USCIS will conduct expanded background checks for pending immigration cases
- New rules take effect April 27 2026
- Directive follows a presidential push to access more criminal history data
- Green card and citizenship applicants may face added delays and scrutiny
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