US Immigration to Screen for ‘Anti-Americanism’ in Immigration Applications

One would have imagine that this was always policy. It’s elemental.

People applying to live or work in the United States will now be screened for “anti-Americanism,” including having their social media checked, authorities announced on Tuesday.

Citizenship reviews will now take applicants’ “positive attributes and contributions” into consideration, and officials will screen for “anti–Americanism.”

Immigration officers will be able to look at whether applicants have had “any involvement in anti-American or terrorist organizations,” or whether there is any “evidence of antisemitic activity,” said the policy update by US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS).

NEW the US to “root out anti-Americanism” in reviewing immigration applications.

“America’s benefits should not be given to those who despise the country and promote anti-American ideologies”

This is EXACTLY what we voted for pic.twitter.com/JvM2ZWzUWy

— Mostly Peaceful Latinas (@mplpodcast305) August 19, 2025

CNN: It’s the latest step in the administration’s crackdown on immigration regulations, with many new actions likely to deter immigrants and international students from coming to the US.

The State Department has revoked more than 6,000 student visas this year, an official said on Monday. And in June, the State Department said embassies and consulates must vet student visa applicants for “hostile attitudes towards our citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles.”

“America’s benefits should not be given to those who despise the country and promote anti-American ideologies,” said USCIS spokesperson Matthew Tragesser in a news release on Tuesday.