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U.S. Border Chief Orders $5,000 Detention Fee for Undocumented Migrants, USCIS creates new vetting unit, migrant work permits drop to 18 months

2025-12-07

[KhaamaPress] U.S. Border Patrol chief Michael Banks has ordered undocumented migrants detained after illegal entry to pay a $5,000 fee, escalating enforcement measures.

U.S. Border Patrol chief Michael Banks has announced a new policy requiring undocumented migrants detained after illegally entering the country to pay a $5,000 detention fee. The rule applies to anyone aged 14 or older who crossed the border without inspection.

Banks made the announcement on X, stating that the order covers “all illegal foreign nationals,” regardless of where they crossed, how long they have been in the United States, or whether they currently have ongoing immigration cases. The declaration marks one of the strictest enforcement measures introduced under the current administration.

The move comes shortly after more than 21,500 migrants filed lawsuits against the U.S. government on Thursday, challenging daily fines of $998 that could reach up to $1.8 million per person depending on detention duration.

In October, the Department of Homeland Security said migrants who entered the country on humanitarian parole but overstayed their visas would face an additional $1,000 civil penalty. Officials say these measures are aimed at curbing illegal entry, overstays, and repeat border crossings.

DHS has also launched a voluntary departure program that offers free flights home and a $1,000 incentive payment to undocumented migrants who leave the United States without enforcement action. The agency says the initiative is intended to reduce detention pressure and speed up removals.

Government figures show that Border Patrol detained more than 237,000 migrants in fiscal year 2025. DHS officials told Fox News earlier this year that deportations are expected to approach 600,000 by year-end, potentially breaking removal records.

According to the latest data, more than two million migrants have left the United States this year, including 1.6 million voluntary returns, 515,000 deportations, and 485,000 detainees who were later removed.

The President Donald Trump has strengthened border enforcement since taking office, deploying additional personnel to the southern border and ending the “catch-and-release” policy, which previously allowed asylum seekers to remain free while their cases were processed.

US Creates New Migrant Vetting Unit After Guard Shooting
[KhaamaPress] The United States has created a new migrant vetting unit following the National Guard shooting, aiming to strengthen security screening and prevent future threats.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the creation of a specialized security unit designed to strengthen screening procedures for immigration applications. The agency says the new division will review cases involving suspected terrorists, criminal migrants, and individuals considered potential national security threats.

USCIS stated on Friday, December 5, that the unit will allow officials to respond more rapidly and effectively to emerging risks across the immigration system.

Joseph Edlow, Director of USCIS, said recent violent incidents, including the shooting of U.S. National Guard members by a foreign national, demonstrate the urgency of enhancing vetting capabilities. He noted that the new center will provide advanced tools to protect national security and ensure public safety.

Edlow added that during the Biden administration, the agency was pressured to speed up naturalization and immigration processing without fully weighing the security consequences. According to him, the current administration is reversing that approach by adding stronger safeguards to prevent fraud and security threats.

The agency said that once fully operational, the new screening system will incorporate a full range of classified and unclassified vetting capabilities, including artificial intelligence, to support more comprehensive decisions on immigration petitions.

The announcement comes in the wake of a shooting incident near the White House on November 25, where two National Guard members were attacked. One later died in hospital. U.S. authorities have arrested Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan migrant, accused of carrying out the attack.

Following the incident, U.S. officials temporarily halted immigration processing for applicants from 19 countries, including Afghanistan. Lakanwal has been formally charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder. During a virtual court hearing held from his hospital bed, he pleaded not guilty and declined to accept the charges ahead of trial.

U.S. Cuts Migrant Work Permits to 18 Months in Bold Security Move
[KhaamaPress] The U.S. government has reduced migrant work permits to 18 months, citing national security, public safety, and concerns over anti-American activities.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has announced that the validity of work permits for certain groups of migrants will be reduced from five years to 18 months. Officials say the change aims to ensure that migrants working in the U.S. do not threaten public safety or promote anti-American ideologies.

The policy applies to foreign nationals who have been granted asylum, have pending asylum applications, hold stay-of-deportation or detention orders, and those seeking adjustment of status to lawful residency. ICE emphasized that the measure covers multiple categories to maintain oversight and security.

The announcement comes amid heightened immigration restrictions under President Donald Trump’s administration, following a recent deadly attack in Washington. The policy is part of broader efforts to strengthen border control and national security.

At the same time, the U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing the constitutionality of Trump’s plan to revoke birthright citizenship, challenging the constitutional provision that anyone born on U.S. soil automatically qualifies as a U.S. citizen.

Trump issued the executive order on birthright citizenship on his first day in office, sparking national debate over immigration, constitutional rights, and the scope of executive authority.

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