Immigration Newsmaker Video: A Conversation with USCIS Director Joseph Edlow

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Event Summary
Joseph Edlow, Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), was featured in an Immigration Newsmaker conversation hosted by the Center for Immigration Studies on Wednesday, August 27, at 9:30 a.m. at the National Press Club.
Edlow leads the agency which administers the nation’s lawful immigration system, which includes handling citizenship and immigration applications, overseeing legal work programs, and operating the E-Verify system that confirms employment eligibility.
The conversation, moderated by Mark Krikorian, the Center’s executive director, covered such topics as asylum abuse, new screening and vetting measures, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), chain migration, and fraud.
Date and Location
September 4, 2025
Washington, DC
Full Newsmaker Interview
