Background Check | US Immigration, Explained Daily

USCIS staff in St. Thomas apprehended a Haitian suspect wanted for weapons offenses during a naturalization interview.

USCIS has launched a new, rigorous background check system in collaboration with the FBI to assess applicant risks.

USCIS pauses green card and citizenship applications for enhanced security checks, including FBI background checks and fingerprint resubmissions.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection outlines the background investigation process for immigration applicants.