New training materials from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) suggest that green card applicants could face heightened scrutiny for political expressions, particularly those related to anti-Israel protests. Immigration officers are advised to consider anti-American or antisemitic views as negative factors when evaluating applications for lawful permanent residency. Examples of flagged content include social media posts like “Stop Israeli Terror in Palestine” and actions such as desecrating the American flag. The guidance emphasizes scrutiny on individuals involved in campus demonstrations, particularly foreign students, who may have endorsed anti-American sentiments or supported antisemitic ideologies. Historically, USCIS has focused on identifying security threats and links to violence, but this new guidance broadens the interpretation of problematic expressions. Current U.S. law restricts residency for individuals associated with groups advocating violence or government overthrow, but former USCIS officials note that enforcement has primarily targeted speech that incites violence.