India, Sept. 30 -- The White House has confirmed new changes to the way green card holders and visa applicants are interviewed, with officials framing the policy as part of a tougher approach to immigration. Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, said the government is now hiring what he called "homeland defenders" to conduct interviews for green cards, work visas, and citizenship.

On X, Miller described the roles as "Calling all patriots. USCIS is now hiring 'HOMELAND DEFENDERS.'"

The DHS X account also posted, "Those who do not want to be partakers of the American spirit ought not to settle in America."

Miller's post on X linked to a Department of Homeland Security job advert for immigration officers, said applicants woul...