28% Speed Increase! U.S. Green Card Approval 'Accelerator' Launched

Recently, the U.S. immigration sector has been very active, with a series of events reshaping the immigration landscape. Whether individuals with immigration dreams or those interested in immigration investment, they need to keep up with these changes.

First, let's look at the USCIS layoff wave. Recently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) laid off over 400 employees, and large-scale dismissals continue. The laid-off personnel include nearly 50 employees from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which handles a wide range of immigration benefit applications, including citizenship, green cards, asylum, and work permits. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Justice also dismissed 20 immigration judges.

Many believe that as a self-funded agency, the USCIS does not rely on the federal government's budget and should theoretically be unaffected by the layoff wave. However, the reality is surprising. This layoff has also puzzled internal staff. However, with about 20,000 employees, the USCIS's layoff of 50 people is still a very low proportion, and there is currently no significant impact on the processing of immigration cases.

It is worth noting that while layoffs are happening, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently launched an artificial intelligence (AI) immigration processing plan, marking a profound transformation in the U.S. immigration application processing model. This plan covers seven core areas, including developing task-oriented AI applications, building partnerships between the government and the technology industry, leveraging existing immigration infrastructure, implementing responsible AI security measures, measuring processing efficiency improvements, providing new technology training for immigration officers, and collecting feedback from immigrants and their representatives. Looking back at 2024, DHS has already taken a series of forward-looking initiatives that laid a solid foundation for the smooth deployment of the AI plan. For example, the evidence classification system successfully increased the efficiency of application processing from 30% to 58% within 30 days, saving over 13,000 hours of document review time.

For applicants, AI can speed up initial processing, ensure more consistent reviews, and achieve more effective communication, but it also raises higher requirements for application materials, such as more detailed materials, clearer documents, and more accurate information.

USCIS's layoff storm and the implementation of the AI immigration processing plan may have a profound impact on the U.S. immigration system. For investors, facing this situation, they should submit applications as early as possible to allow ample time to deal with any potential issues and ensure the smooth progress of the immigration process. At the same time, choosing a professional immigration agency is crucial. Professional immigration agencies have abundant resources, strong professional capabilities, and are proficient in various immigration regulations and application processes. They can quickly respond to policy changes and emergencies, formulating reasonable solutions. Whether it is the preparation of immigration application documents or the screening and evaluation of investment immigration projects, professional immigration agencies can provide investors with comprehensive and strong guarantees.