'A privilege, not a right': United States toughens citizenship rules

Immigrants seeking a legal pathway to live and work in the United States will now be subject to screening for “anti-Americanism”, authorities said on Tuesday, raising concerns among critics that it gives officers too much leeway in rejecting foreigners based on a subjective judgment. US Citizenship and Immigration Services said officers will now consider whether an applicant for benefits, such as a green card, “endorsed, promoted, supported, or otherwise espoused" anti-American, terrorist or antisemitic views.

- PT News

“America's benefits should not be given to those who despise the country and promote anti-American ideologies,” Matthew Tragesser, USCIS spokesman, said in a statement. “Immigration benefits — including to live and w