Preserving Integrity in Immigration Benefits Act
Summary
The "Preserving Integrity in Immigration Benefits Act" directs the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to conduct a comprehensive review of approved immigration benefit requests implicated by Presidential Proclamation 10998. This proclamation, issued on December 16, 2025, restricted the entry of foreign nationals to protect national security.
The review will focus on requests approved between January 20, 2021, and the date of the Act's enactment. The Director must brief the House and Senate Judiciary Committees and make a public report available online by September 15, 2026, detailing the review's findings.
Expected Effects
This act will likely result in a reassessment of previously approved immigration benefits. It could lead to the revocation of benefits if improper adjudication or misapplication of standards is found.
It will also increase transparency through the public report and provide oversight via the briefings to the Judiciary Committees.
Potential Benefits
- Ensures proper adjudication of immigration benefit requests.
- Increases transparency in the immigration process through public reporting.
- Provides oversight by Congress through committee briefings.
- May identify and correct errors in previous adjudications, promoting fairness.
- Reinforces the importance of national security considerations in immigration decisions.
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Potential Disadvantages
- May create uncertainty and anxiety for individuals who have already been granted immigration benefits.
- Could lead to the revocation of previously approved benefits, disrupting lives and plans.
- The review process may be resource-intensive for USCIS, potentially diverting resources from other important functions.
- May be perceived as targeting specific groups or nationalities, leading to accusations of discrimination.
- The focus on a specific period (January 20, 2021, to enactment) could be seen as politically motivated.
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Constitutional Alignment
The Act's directive to review immigration benefit requests aligns with the federal government's power to regulate immigration, as outlined in Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 of the Constitution, which grants Congress the power to establish a uniform rule of naturalization.
However, the implementation of the Act must adhere to due process requirements under the Fifth Amendment, ensuring fair procedures for individuals whose benefits may be affected. The Act should also avoid infringing on equal protection principles, as potentially protected by the Fourteenth Amendment, by ensuring that the review process is not discriminatory.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).