USCIS draws 20,000 ‘Homeland Defender’ applicants
USCIS says it received more than 20,000 applications in under two weeks for newly rebranded “Homeland Defender” roles that adjudicate green cards, visas and citizenship, after launching a nationwide hiring campaign on Sept. 30. Director Joseph Edlow said 14,021 applications went to the Service Center Operations Directorate and 8,627 to Field Operations, with the agency advertising up to a $50,000 signing bonus, remote work and no degree required.
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📌 Key Facts
- Campaign launch: Sept. 30; more than 20,000 applications in <2 weeks
- Breakdown: 14,021 to Service Center Operations; 8,627 to Field Operations
- Job details: adjudicate immigration benefits; rebrand from Immigration Services Officer; up to $50,000 signing bonus and remote options