On December 5, local time, the US government announced that it will establish a new screening center to strengthen background checks on foreign citizens' immigration applications. The US Citizenship and Immigration Service issued a statement on the same day saying that the newly established “USCIS Review Center” will be headquartered in Atlanta to help federal officials identify potential terrorists, foreigners involved in the case, and other individuals who may pose a threat to national security or public safety. US Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joe Edlow said that in light of recent incidents of violence, the establishment of this review center will enable the US to more effectively safeguard national security and ensure public safety in an ever-changing threat environment.

On December 5, local time, the US government announced that it will establish a new screening center to strengthen background checks on foreign citizens' immigration applications. The US Citizenship and Immigration Service issued a statement on the same day saying that the newly established “USCIS Review Center” will be headquartered in Atlanta to help federal officials identify potential terrorists, foreigners involved in the case, and other individuals who may pose a threat to national security or public safety. US Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joe Edlow said that in light of recent incidents of violence, the establishment of this review center will enable the US to more effectively safeguard national security and ensure public safety in an ever-changing threat environment.