Joseph Edlow
Joseph Edlow is President Trump's nominee for the position of director at US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). He has recently garnered attention for his controversial stance on the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which allows international students to work in the United States post-graduation. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Edlow expressed his desire to end the OPT program, citing issues with its application and management in recent years. His remarks have sparked concern within the international student community, particularly among those from countries like India, where a significant number of students participate in the program.
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The memorandum justifying the reevaluation of refugees was signed by Joseph Edlow, the director of USCIS.
La Administración Trump planea detener a los refugiados que no hayan obtenido la ‘green card’ | Inmigración en Estados Unidos
Spain· 2026-02-20
The memo was issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow.
Trump administration expands ICE’s ability to detain legal refugees in latest memo
United States· 2026-02-19
USCIS Director Joseph Edlow said during testimony on Capitol Hill that protecting the American people is at the heart of everything we do.
How a freeze on some US citizenship decisions is affecting these would-be AmericansUnited States· 2026-02-12
Joseph Edlow is the Director of USCIS who largely avoided scrutiny during the hearing.
Four takeaways from today’s House testimony on immigrationUnited States· 2026-02-11
Joseph Edlow is the director of USCIS who appeared before Congress to discuss immigration policies.
Congresistas demócratas interrogan a los jefes migratorios de Estados Unidos: “Si no quieren que les llamen Gestapo, dejen de actuar como tal” | Inmigración en Estados UnidosSpain· 2026-02-10
USCIS director Joseph Edlow said in an interview with CBS News that the agency is 'declaring war on fraud'.
US sees sharp surge in demand for EB-1A “Einstein visa” as H-1B shortages and processing backlogs intensify nationwide
India· 2026-01-20
Joseph Edlow announced a thorough review of the status of beneficiaries from the 19 selected countries.
¿Revocaciones de Green Cards? Los cambios para migrantes provenientes de los 19 países vetados
Guatemala· 2025-12-10Joseph Edlow, the USCIS director, discussed the challenges of vetting immigrants and the potential for radicalization.
'Can't stop that if one becomes radicalized later': USCIS reveals how revetting of nationals from 19 countries will be doneIndia· 2025-12-06
Joseph Edlow, the director of the USCIS, stated that the measure aims to ensure that individuals seeking to work in the U.S. do not threaten public safety.
los detalles del cambio anunciado por la USCISGuatemala· 2025-12-06
Joseph Edlow, director of the Uscis, indicated in the statement that after the shooting, it is even clearer that Uscis must conduct frequent background checks on foreigners.
estos son los perfiles afectados por la nueva medida de Uscis y todo lo que debe saber
Colombia· 2025-12-05
USCIS Director Joseph Edlow linked the change directly to safety concerns.
US slashes work permit validity period for foreign nationals, including refugees and asylum seekers - World
Pakistan· 2025-12-05Joseph Edlow is the director of the USCIS who commented on the need for frequent background checks for immigrants.
Après l’attaque de membres de la garde nationale à Washington, les Etats-Unis réduisent la durée des permis de travail pour les immigrés
France· 2025-12-05Director Joseph Edlow said the shift is intended to increase the frequency of vetting and screening for noncitizens seeking authorization to work in the United States.
Five years to 18 months — is the US slashing immigrant work authorization? Here's what new USCIS work permit rules sayIndia· 2025-12-05Director Joseph Edlow stated that reducing the maximum validity period for employment authorization will ensure public safety.
USCIS cuts work permit validity from 5 years to 18 months for noncitizensUnited States· 2025-12-04
Joseph Edlow is the USCIS director who announced the pause in asylum applications.
Trump’s sweeping changes to US immigration policy – here’s what to know | US immigration
United Kingdom· 2025-12-04
USCIS Director Joseph Edlow announced a rigorous reexamination of Green Cards issued to immigrants.
Trump says US will ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘all third world countries’Pakistan· 2025-12-03
The suspension can only be lifted by another document signed by the director of the USCIS, Joseph Edlow.
Cuáles son los 19 países afectados por la nueva suspensión migratoria que ordenó Donald Trump
Argentina· 2025-12-03US Citizenship and Immigration Services director Joseph Edlow said it would remain paused 'until we can ensure that every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible'.
US Homeland Security secretary calls for sweeping travel bansUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-02
Joseph Edlow stated that the USCIS has halted all asylum decisions until thorough vetting can be ensured.
National Guard shooting suspect spent weeks isolated, email saidUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-01
Joseph Edlow announced that asylum decisions will be paused until every alien is vetted.
US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members | News
Jamaica· 2025-12-01
USCIS Director Joseph Edlow confirmed that asylum officers have been instructed to halt issuing decisions.
'Detrimental to US interests': Donald Trump justifies 'third world' migration ban amid asylum appeals; cites lawIndia· 2025-11-30Joseph Edlow announced a temporary halt to asylum decisions to ensure thorough vetting of foreigners.
Hitzige PK nach Anschlag in Washington: Trump verspricht radikale Massnahmen
Switzerland· 2025-11-29
Joseph Edlow stated that a thorough review of green cards will be conducted for citizens from countries deemed 'concerning'.
Por qué EE. UU. revisará las Green Cards de ciudadanos nacidos en países "preocupantes"Guatemala· 2025-11-29Joseph Edlow is the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services who announced the temporary halt of asylum decisions.
SUA suspendă deciziile privind azilul, după atacul armat din Washington: „Fiecare solicitant străin este verificat cât mai atent posibil”
Romania· 2025-11-29Joseph Edlow, the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, stated that asylum decisions will be halted until all foreigners can be thoroughly vetted.
إدارة ترامب تعلن إيقاف جميع قرارات اللجوء
United Arab Emirates· 2025-11-29
Joseph Edlow announced the suspension of all asylum decisions in the United States.
Après l’attaque de deux membres de la garde nationale à Washington, l’administration Trump gèle l’asile et durcit encore sa politique migratoireFrance· 2025-11-29Joseph Edlow, the director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, announced that asylum decisions would be paused.
US halts all asylum decisions after National Guard shooting | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-29
Joseph Edlow announced that all decisions regarding asylum status would be halted until thorough vetting could be ensured.
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Vietnam· 2025-11-29Joseph Edlow is the head of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) who announced the suspension of asylum decisions.
США приостановили принятие решений по всем прошениям об убежище — РБК
Russia· 2025-11-28US Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow announced that at Trump’s direction, he had ordered 'a full scale, rigorous reexamination of every Green Card for every alien from every country of concern.'
An emboldened Trump escalates his anti-immigration crackdown after National Guard shootingUnited States· 2025-11-28
