Matthew Tragesser

Spokesperson Matthew Tragesser said the measures support President Trump’s commitment to protect American jobs.

The Times of India·India· 2026-01-20

US Citizenship and Immigration Services spokesman Matthew Tragesser said the existing random selection process of H-1B registrations was exploited and abused by US employers.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-12-24

Matthew Tragesser, a spokesperson for USCIS, stated that the weighted system would better reflect congressional intent behind the programme.

The Times of India·India· 2025-12-23

Matthew Tragesser, a spokesman for UCSIS, confirmed the pause to the New York Times.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-12-03

Matthew Tragesser is the spokesperson for USCIS who described the changes to the citizenship exam as crucial.

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican Republic· 2025-10-21

Matthew Tragesser described the changes to the citizenship exam as crucial and the first of many.

El Comercio·Peru· 2025-10-21

Matthew Tragesser stated that the new exams are necessary for a deeper evaluation of knowledge about U.S. history.

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2025-09-20

Matthew Tragesser stated that American citizenship is the most sacred status globally and should only be granted to those who fully embrace national values and principles.

明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong Kong· 2025-09-19

Matthew Tragesser is a spokesperson at USCIS who emphasized the importance of the new citizenship test changes.

The Times of India·India· 2025-09-18

Matthew Tragesser, a spokesperson for USCIS, stated that American citizenship should be reserved for foreigners who fully accept U.S. values and principles.

SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993·Slovakia· 2025-09-17

Matthew Tragesser, a USCIS spokesman, stated that USCIS is proud to partner with ICE to remove bad actors.

The Times of India·India· 2025-09-09

Matthew Tragesser explained that the decision not to extend TPS was due to Venezuela's role in irregular migration.

El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·Ecuador· 2025-09-05

Matthew Tragesser, a spokesperson for USCIS, explained that the decision not to extend TPS was made due to Venezuela's role in irregular migration.

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2025-09-04

Matthew Tragesser, a spokesperson for USCIS, explained that the decision not to extend TPS was due to Venezuela's role in irregular migration.

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican Republic· 2025-09-04

Matthew Tragesser stated that maintaining or expanding TPS for Venezuelans undermines the Trump administration's efforts to secure the southern border.

El Nacional·Venezuela· 2025-09-04

Matthew Tragesser, a spokesperson for the USCIS, explained that the decision was made due to Venezuela's role in irregular migration.

El Comercio·Peru· 2025-09-04

Matthew Tragesser, a spokesperson for USCIS, stated that benefits should not be granted to those who despise the country.

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican Republic· 2025-08-26

Matthew Tragesser, a spokesperson for US Citizenship and Immigration Services, stated that benefits should not be given to those who despise the country.

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·Pakistan· 2025-08-23

Matthew Tragesser, a spokesperson from US Citizenship and Immigration Services, said in a statement: 'America's benefits should not be given to those who despise the country and promote anti-American ideologies.'

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-08-22

US Citizenship and Immigration Services is committed to implementing policies and procedures that root out anti-Americanism and supporting the enforcement of rigorous screening and vetting measures to the fullest extent possible.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-08-21

Matthew Tragesser explained that immigration permits in the United States are a privilege, not a right.

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2025-08-21

Matthew Tragesser stated that benefits should not be given to those who despise the country and promote anti-American ideologies.

Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·Estonia· 2025-08-20

Matthew Tragesser, a spokesperson for USCIS, stated that benefits should not be granted to those who despise the country.

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa Rica· 2025-08-20

Matthew Tragesser is a USCIS spokesperson who commented on the agency's commitment to implementing policies against anti-Americanism.

CNN·United States· 2025-08-20

Matthew Tragesser, USCIS spokesman, stated that immigration benefits should not be given to those who despise the country.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-08-20

Matthew Tragesser is the agency spokesperson for US Citizenship and Immigration Services.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-08-20

Matthew Tragesser is a spokesperson for the American immigration authority discussing new visa directives for transgender women athletes.

Dagens Nyheter·Sweden· 2025-08-06

Matthew Tragesser is a spokesperson for the American immigration authority discussing visa regulations for transgender women athletes.

Dagens Nyheter·Sweden· 2025-08-06

Matthew Tragesser is a spokesperson for the American immigration authority discussing new visa directives for transgender women athletes.

Dagens Nyheter·Sweden· 2025-08-06

Matthew Tragesser is a spokesperson for the American immigration authority discussing visa policies for transgender women athletes.

Dagens Nyheter·Sweden· 2025-08-06