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  "schema_version": 1,
  "slug": "uscis",
  "title": "Uscis",
  "canonical_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/signals/uscis/",
  "json_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/data/signals/uscis.json",
  "summary": "USCIS guidance and forthcoming rule changes on public charge and green card rules are prompting news coverage and public attention.",
  "why_now": "USCIS released guidance ahead of scheduled September 2026 rule changes and news outlets published explanatory pieces and backlog reporting, producing clustered attention.",
  "evidence_summary": "- Article on USCIS issuing new Public Charge guidance ahead of September 2026 rule changes (Erickson Immigration Group). - Reporting on record-high employment-based green card backlogs and USCIS delays/denials (American Immigration Council). - International coverage summarizing new Green Card rules coming into effect and bond requirements (Times of India). - Why_this_is_trending text directly cites clustering of rule/guidance/backlog coverage.",
  "caveat": "Signal Type: Political Controversy",
  "collected_at": "Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:30:00 -0700",
  "signal_type": "Political Controversy",
  "score": 82.0,
  "score_field": "adjusted_score",
  "state": "PUBLISH",
  "evidence": [
    "USCIS Issues New Public Charge Guidance Ahead of September 2026 Rule Changes - Erickson Immigration Group",
    "Employment-Based Green Card Backlogs Reach Record Highs as USCIS Delays and Denials Increase - American Immigration Council"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "label": "USCIS Issues New Public Charge Guidance Ahead of September 2026 Rule Changes - Erickson Immigration Group",
      "source": "Erickson Immigration Group",
      "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxNS1M2cm5SZVpNNi1mRzRjZFp5TmNIMDd1NTZnYjlidlRpQTlKY1RjeVJHdHJ5dEI0SXZtZzFxdUJTUHdIWVR0ZlFWTG1sdF9HSWRCdTNURGVGN3RqNmlXcVYyWWhuYXJHQVlWRkZXa0xuc1ZJbkFvU0R4ZHV4Zzk3bVdCMFVvQWFzNWttM1B6cnJRaHlJV3c1V1NXR04?oc=5"
    }
  ],
  "provenance": {
    "record_id": "202608201903_signal_Quality-1-uscis",
    "batch_id": "202608201903",
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      "Quality": "202608201903_signal_Quality.txt",
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      "Kurzweil": "202608201858_signal_Kurzweil.txt",
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}