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WASHINGTON: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is exploring the idea of a reality television show where immigrants would compete for the chance to gain American citizenship.
Officials have stated that they are currently evaluating the concept but have not yet reached a conclusion. The proposed show would include various challenges aimed at assessing the participants’ knowledge and skills, with one contestant being eliminated in each episode.
This proposal has ignited discussions amidst ongoing changes in immigration policy.
In response to inquiries regarding the idea, the DHS issued a statement emphasizing that the pitch “has not received approval or rejection from staff,” and that “every proposal goes through a detailed review process before being approved or denied.”
“Our goal is to inspire a renewed sense of patriotism and civic responsibility in our nation, and we welcome innovative proposals,” said Tricia McLaughlin, the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the show—suggested by Canadian-American Rob Worsoff—would require contestants to demonstrate their American qualities in competitive scenarios.
Worsoff clarified, “This isn’t ‘The Hunger Games’ for immigrants,” referencing the well-known dystopian narrative about young people forced into deadly competitions for survival.
“It’s not a matter of, ‘If you lose, you’re being sent back on a boat,’” he added.
The Journal reviewed a 36-page presentation from Worsoff’s team detailing the concept, which would feature hour-long episodes where contestants might engage in challenges such as a gold rush event where they’d try to extract the most valuable metal from a mine, or work in teams to construct a Model T car.
The series would kick off with arrivals at Ellis Island, the historic gateway for immigrants entering the United States, and would see one contestant eliminated during each episode.
This news comes on the heels of the previous administration under reality TV star President Donald Trump, which worked to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for various immigrant groups previously safeguarded from deportation.
Federal regulations allow the government to provide TPS to foreign nationals unable to return home safely due to factors like armed conflict or natural disasters.
Since taking office, Trump has attempted to revoke TPS protections for individuals from countries including Afghanistan, Haiti, and Venezuela as part of his broader immigration enforcement strategy.
This strategy, spearheaded by the DHS, has involved raids, arrests, and deportations aimed at tightening immigration controls.
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