The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to enhance its law enforcement capabilities by hiring armed special agents who will have the authority to make arrests. This move follows a new directive from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) granting USCIS officers expanded powers, including the ability to carry firearms and execute warrants. The agency, responsible for managing the immigration system, is forming a specialized police unit to investigate visa applications and combat fraud. This significant shift has raised concerns among immigrant communities and advocates regarding the implications of a federal visa agency engaging in law enforcement activities.