Immigration

Trump Administration to Reinterview 235,000 Biden-Era Refugees

"Breaking: The Trump administration plans to reinterview 235,000 refugees admitted during the Biden era, enhancing security and vetting processes. Discover the implications."

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Trump Administration to Reinterview 235,000 Biden-Era Refugees
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The Trump administration is set to conduct a comprehensive review of approximately 235,000 refugees who were admitted to the United States during the Biden administration, specifically from fiscal year 2021 through early 2025. This initiative includes mandatory reinterviews for these individuals, according to an internal memo from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) dated November 21.

The review aims to enhance security measures concerning the refugee admissions process. The decision reflects ongoing concerns about the vetting of refugees and aligns with the administration"s broader immigration policies.

This development follows a series of recent discussions regarding immigration and refugee policies in the U.S. For further context on related issues, see recent developments in immigration policy.

Trump Administration to Reinterview 235,000 Biden-Era Refugees - DemState