Biden administration's immigration policies enable rampant fraud

In the United States, significant concerns have arisen regarding immigration fraud and government corruption under the Biden administration. Investigations led by Elon Musk, Antonio Gracias, and the Department of Government Efficiency revealed that many aliens applying for asylum are able to receive work authorization and an automatic Social Security number shortly after filing their asylum applications, rather than after they are granted. This loophole opens the door for inadmissible aliens to exploit the system, resulting in widespread fraudulent applications and the unlawful acquisition of government benefits. Because there is no cost associated with applying for asylum, applicants have little to lose and much to gain, making fraudulent claims increasingly appealing. The situation has been exacerbated by the fact that current regulations allow for asylum applicants to apply for work authorization just five months after submitting their application. Although adjudicating asylum requests can take years, the DHS has prioritized employment authorization applications, which are typically processed in a matter of months. This disparity creates a system that encourages fraud, leaving the U.S. government struggling to manage the consequences. Reports indicate that in fiscal year 2021 alone, over 270,000 new Social Security numbers were issued to aliens, with that number soaring to roughly 2.1 million by fiscal year 2024. The disconnect between the processing of asylum applications and work authorizations has led to a flood of employment documents being issued to temporary aliens, often without proper oversight or congressional authorization. For instance, under the Biden administration, the DHS has struggled to keep up with renewing authorizations, which has raised concerns about whether these individuals should still hold valid work permits. These auto-extensions have resulted in the issuance of work authorizations to individuals whose immigration status remains unresolved, further complicating the situation. To address identified issues, there have been calls for congressional action. Legislators are urged to establish measures that would prevent the granting of work authorization until the underlying asylum claim is approved. Furthermore, anti-fraud measures should be enacted to reduce the number of fraudulent asylum applications and expedite the review process for legitimate claims. The hope is to lessen the backlog faced by DHS and to ensure that taxpayer benefits are preserved for U.S. citizens. By taking these actions, it is believed that the deportable alien population can be significantly reduced, reinforcing compliance with immigration laws and addressing the concerns raised regarding the current system's integrity.