The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database. The upgrade aims to ensure that all non-citizens living in the US hold legal status and to prevent illegal activities such as unlawful voting and abuse of taxpayer benefits.
Key Features of the Revamped SAVE System
The upgraded SAVE database boasts several key features, including:
- Elimination of fees: The new system eliminates fees for database searches, making it more accessible to government agencies.
- Accurate results: The overhaul breaks down silos and provides accurate results by integrating criminal records, immigration timelines, and addresses.
- Streamlined mass status checks: The system enables federal, state, municipal, territorial, and tribal entities to quickly verify the legal status of non-citizens.
- User-friendly interface: The new interface is designed to be user-friendly, with automatic status updates enabling government officials to efficiently verify legal status.
Purpose and Benefits
The revamped SAVE system is designed to prevent illegal aliens from defrauding Americans and tainting elections. By enabling government officials to quickly verify legal status, the system aims to:
– Prevent unlawful voting: Ensure that only eligible citizens participate in the electoral process.
– Prevent abuse of taxpayer benefits: Stop non-citizens from accessing benefits they are not entitled to.
Registration Requirements
In a related development, the Trump administration has taken steps to ensure that all immigrants and foreigners in America are registered with the federal government. Those who arrived without inspection and had no contact with federal officials during their years residing in American cities have been asked to register immediately or face criminal charges.
Documentation Requirements
Legal immigrants who have already registered must now carry documentation of registration with them at all times. Foreigners over the age of 18 must carry and keep the registration papers issued by DHS after registering and showing up for fingerprinting (unless excused).
The upgraded SAVE system and registration requirements are expected to have significant implications for non-citizens living in the US. The system aims to ensure that all non-citizens hold legal status and prevent illegal activities. However, the requirements may also raise concerns about the impact on legal immigrants and the potential for increased scrutiny and enforcement.
The US government’s efforts to upgrade its immigration database and registration requirements reflect a broader effort to ensure that all non-citizens living in the country hold legal status. The revamped SAVE system is designed to provide a single, reliable source for verifying non-citizen status nationwide, and the registration requirements aim to ensure that all immigrants and foreigners are registered with the federal government.
