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.
A new report finds hiring-related discrepancies are becoming a serious risk for employers. In early FY 2025-26, resume discrepancies are as high as five percent, while background checks uncover gaps in employment history, addresses, and education. White-collar hires show 4.33 percent discrepancies and gig-workers 5.6 percent, straining organizational trust and increasing risk exposure.
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