USCIS Chief Declares 'War On Fraud': Tougher Citizenship Test, Neighborhood Checks, More Agents

USCIS Director Joseph Edlow signaled an enforcement pivot: proposing a harder naturalization test (potentially with an essay and higher passing bar), restoring neighbor/coworker checks, and expanding USCIS special agents to investigate fraud. Edlow framed the agency as an enforcement body, saying he is "declaring war on fraud." Changes aren’t immediate but indicate a national policy shift that could affect millions of eligible green-card holders.