Under President Trump’s Leadership, USCIS Takes Unprecedented 2.2 Million Enforcement Actions Protecting Americans Across the Nation
Update Explained
Under the Trump Administration, USCIS, which stands for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, has implemented a significant number of enforcement actions designed to uphold immigration laws and protect Americans. Since January 20, 2025, the agency has been active in reversing perceived negative impacts from the previous administration's immigration policies. A total of about 2.2 million actions have been taken to revoke or terminate the status of individuals deemed to be in the U.S. illegally. These measures are part of a broader effort to enforce immigration laws more strictly, including actions like ending the misuse of Temporary Protected Status, denying extensions or changes to nonimmigrant status without legal grounds, issuing Notices to Appear for deportation proceedings, and stopping automatic extensions of work authorizations. Furthermore, USCIS has terminated categorical parole programs and returned to evaluating cases individually as intended by Congress.
What changed
USCIS has increased enforcement actions to revoke or terminate status of 2.2 million illegal aliens and denied meritless applications.
Why it matters
USCIS enforcement actions will result in more revocations and denials of immigration benefits, stricter vetting processes, and increased removal proceedings, impacting those without legal status or those applying for certain immigration benefits.
Who is affected
- Individuals with Temporary Protected Status
- Nonimmigrant visa applicants
- Aliens subject to removal proceedings
- Immigrants applying for employment authorization
Key dates
Start
Jan 20, 2025
Since Jan. 20, 2025
Key details
- Ending misuse of Temporary Protected Status to ensure it remains temporary.
- Issuing Notices to Appear for removal proceedings against certain immigrants.
- Terminating categorical parole programs to enforce case-by-case review.
- Stopping automatic extensions of work authorizations.