USCIS Reviews Green Cards for Possible Revocation

Why this is here: USCIS is currently reviewing almost 3,000 cases, and estimates only about 2% may lead to deportation.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Washington D.C. activated a new division, the Tactical Operations Division, to reexamine green card holders’ files.

The division, under the Department of Homeland Security, began reviewing cases for potential fraud, omissions, or national security risks. USCIS identified roughly 50 initial cases for potential deportation proceedings.

The division includes teams focused on green card holders, denaturalization, refugee reevaluation, and criminal analysis. About 40 immigration officers currently work within this unit, auditing past applications and cross-checking information with criminal and security databases. Authorities prioritize cases involving arrests, domestic violence convictions, drug offenses, or false statements made during the application process.

To date, USCIS has reviewed nearly 3,000 files, with about 2% considered potentially deportable and 50 cases moving toward removal. While the agency emphasizes protecting national security, advocates worry broad criteria may lead to unnecessary reviews. The work of the Tactical Operations Division continues as they navigate complex immigration laws.