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USCIS Received 35,000 Applications for Homeland Defenders, Most for Any Job in Agency History

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USCIS announced it has received over 35,000 applications for its new Homeland Defenders position since the hiring campaign launched on September 30, marking the highest application volume for any single USCIS position in agency history. The role appears to be a major agency hiring initiative. This exceptional interest suggests significant workforce expansion plans.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that since starting its hiring campaign for Homeland Defenders on Sept. 30, the agency has received an overwhelming 35,000-plus applications—the most for any position in agency history.

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