Citizenship and Immigration Services

USCIS is responsible for the administration of immigration and naturalization processes in the United States, providing various services to immigrants such as processing of applications for citizenship, visas, and green cards.

CCI Score

18.16

June 12

Latest Event

USCIS Implements Authoritarian Immigration Policies in First 100 Days

USCIS reversed previous humanitarian policies by intensifying immigration enforcement, ending broad humanitarian parole and Temporary Protected Status programs, restoring robust fraud detection and screening measures, and reinstating binary gender recognition in its operations during the first 100 days of the Trump Administration.

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Citizenship and Immigration Services is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

APR

29

2025

USCIS Implements Authoritarian Immigration Policies in First 100 Days
-69.15

USCIS reversed previous humanitarian policies by intensifying immigration enforcement, ending broad humanitarian parole and Temporary Protected Status programs, restoring robust fraud detection and screening measures, and reinstating binary gender recognition in its operations during the first 100 days of the Trump Administration.
-70

Public and Political Behavior

June 12

USCIS’s actions, including stringent enforcement measures, cessation of expansive humanitarian programs, and the re-adoption of binary gender classification, reflect an alignment with exclusionary and authoritarian practices. By reversing inclusive policies and emphasizing strict immigration vetting, the agency’s approach under the Trump Administration poses risks to marginalized immigrant communities and promotes an anti-progressive, authoritarian agenda.

First 100 Days: USCIS Delivering on Making America Safe Again
JUL

01

2024

USCIS Implements Expanded Deferred Action Protections
72.75

In July 2024, DHS expanded the eligibility period for Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement (DALE), allowing immigrant workers to apply through USCIS for deferred action and employment authorization. This policy change aims to protect workers from labor abuses and employer retaliation by improving access to protective processes following reports of workplace violations.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

June 12

The expansion of deferred action protections supports immigrant worker rights by reducing fear of immigration enforcement retaliation, thus empowering vulnerable workers to report labor abuses. This positive step enhances labor relations and human rights practices, aligning with anti-fascist and pro-worker values.

DHS Strengthens Protections for Immigrant Workers
JAN

01

2024

USCIS Funding and User Fee Controversy
-34.61

The article from OpenSecrets highlights issues regarding the funding and user fees for USCIS as featured in FY25 appropriation debates, raising concerns that increased fees could serve as barriers to accessing immigration services for marginalized communities.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

June 12

The discussion of funding and user fee structures for USCIS points to a politically charged issue that may lead to restrictive measures against immigrants. The imposition of higher fees could potentially limit access to essential services, thereby indirectly supporting exclusionary policies that undermine marginalized communities. From an anti-fascist perspective, such barriers align with authoritarian practices.

Immigration Specific Issues
JAN

18

2023

DHS Guidance Protects Immigrant Workers
62.92

On January 18, 2023, new DHS guidance was announced that provides protections for immigrant workers. The guidance allows migrant workers witnessing workplace labor or civil rights violations to apply for deferred action and work authorization, reducing fears of deportation. This reform, celebrated by advocacy groups like Human Rights Watch, represents a significant step in defending immigrant rights and strengthening worker protections.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

June 12

The new DHS guidance, as reported by Human Rights Watch, significantly enhances protections for immigrant workers by offering deferred action and work authorization. This move supports labor rights and worker safety, effectively countering authoritarian tactics that suppress worker organization and create vulnerabilities among immigrant communities.

Major Victory for Immigrant Workers in the US
JAN

13

2023

USCIS Enhances Deferred Action Process for Exploited Workers
58.90

On January 13, 2023, USCIS announced process enhancements that include a centralized intake system for deferred action requests from workers involved in labor agency investigations. This step is designed to protect vulnerable noncitizen workers facing labor exploitation and unsafe working conditions by offering clearer pathways to employment authorization and deferred action.
+75

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

June 12

USCIS has taken a progressive step by enhancing its process to facilitate deferred action for workers affected by labor exploitation. This measure not only helps protect immigrant workers from unfair labor practices but also empowers them to report unsafe conditions without fear of immediate deportation, aligning with anti-authoritarian and pro-worker rights principles.

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