The Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database is being overhauled by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Department of Government Efficiency, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced on April 22, 2025.
Secretary Noem said the overhaul “eliminates fees for database searches, breaks down silos for accurate results, streamlines mass status checks, and integrates criminal records, immigration timelines, and addresses. Automatic status updates and a user-friendly interface will empower federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal agencies to prevent non-citizens from exploiting taxpayer benefits or voting illegally.”
DHS said it “will provide ongoing updates to stakeholders as the SAVE Optimization Plan progresses.”