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Over 35,000 Apply for Homeland Defense Immigration Roles

11/7/2025

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Tens of thousands applied to join the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as homeland defenders after Sept. 30.
USCIS Director Joseph Edlow announced more than 35,000 applications.
The roles involve evaluating immigration benefits and guarding against fraud and security threats.
The Department of Homeland Security is recruiting for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to address perceived failures under the Biden administration.

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Story summary

Tens of thousands applied to join the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as homeland defenders after Sept. 30.
USCIS Director Joseph Edlow announced more than 35,000 applications.
The roles involve evaluating immigration benefits and guarding against fraud and security threats.
The Department of Homeland Security is recruiting for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to address perceived failures under the Biden administration.