America’s Next Citizen? DHS Weighs Wild Reality TV Show Where Immigrants Battle for U.S. Dream

When reality TV meets immigration policy, should we grab popcorn or just cry? The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly toying with the idea of a game show where immigrants literally compete for a shortcut to citizenship—because nothing says “American Dream” quite like dodging obstacle courses, answering trivia, and outwitting producers for a green card . I mean, is it only a matter of time before Simon Cowell is judging asylum applications? This is either peak dystopia or the most tone-deaf pitch since someone tried to livestream the DMV. It’s got me wondering: Will citizenship challenges include spelling “bureaucracy” or just a tug-of-war for social security cards? Either way, America’s got talent—and a talent for turning everything into entertainment . What’s your take? LEARN MORE

The Department of Homeland Security is considering a game show that would pit immigrants against each other for a chance at a fast-tracked path to citizenship. What do you think?

“Paths to U.S. citizenship should only be going to Americans.”

Gustavo Villagomez, Statistics Compiler

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“The golden age of prestige DHS-scripted content is over.”

Barbie Falk, Sand Raker

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“These are people, not Survivor contestants!”

John Porco, Knot Tightener