Visas US expands FBI vetting system to strengthen “national security” New measures widen access to federal databases and incorporate asylum questioning in visa application interviews iStock.com/hapabapa Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 30 April 2026 As the Trump administration continues to intensify its immigration crackdown, the US is expanding security vetting across nearly every stage of the migration process. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Immigration Rising US denial rates signal a tougher path for global talent Politics DHS threatens restricting airport border operations in sanctuary cities Politics Supreme Court hears Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship Politics How Trump’s policies are affecting migration at home and abroad