The US government issues a revocation warning to residents with a green card and those entering the United States with a visa.

In the message, USCIS warns that the green card is a privilege and can be revoked at any time.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a strong message on Tuesday to all legal residents in the country and those entering with visas.

The statement makes it clear that permanent residency (green cards) and US visas are not a right, but rather a privilege that can be revoked at any time.

Through its official social media channels, the federal agency warned: "If you are a visitor to our country, please behave as such." In the same statement, it noted that the social media verification program remains active as part of the measures to detect potential risks to national and public security.

Digital surveillance and appropriate conduct

The post reinforces the message with an image that reads:

“Green cards and visas are a privilege, not a right” (Green cards and visas are a privilege, not a right), accompanied by photographs of a permanent residence permit and an immigrant visa.

USCIS emphasizes that it remains vigilant in identifying any online content that poses a threat, making it clear that inappropriate behavior, even on social media, can have serious immigration consequences.

These types of warnings have become more frequent in the current political and immigration context. Authorities have tightened controls over the public behavior of those seeking immigration benefits.

Possible consequences

Among the consequences for violating the rules, USCIS mentions the revocation of benefits, deportation proceedings, and the inability to apply for future visas or adjustment of status.

The current policy responds to a stricter security approach. It includes not only criminal or immigration history, but also each person's public activity. "Digital surveillance is part of the process of evaluating the applicant's moral character and immigration intent," official spokespersons have stated on previous occasions.

This message comes amid an immigration climate marked by increased controls and stricter measures implemented by the executive branch. The narrative that living or remaining in the United States is a conditional benefit has become the norm.