USCIS News
On September 15, 2003, the Department of Homeland Security's United States
Citizenship and United States Immigration Services (USCIS)
will handle United States immigration services and benefits, including citizenship,
applications for permanent residence, non-immigrant applications, asylum,
and refugee services.
United States immigration enforcement functions are now under the Department's Border
and Transportation Security Directorate, and is now known as United States Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE). RI not affiliated.
April 2007
- Fact Sheet: USCIS Announces Flexible Response Times for Notices of Intent to Deny and Requests for Evidence, 04/12/2007
- USCIS Announces Flexible Response Times for Notices of Intent to Deny and Requests for Evidence, 04/12/2007
- USCIS Announces Extension of Filing Time for Two Nonimmigrant Petitions, 04/11/2007
- USCIS Updates Count of FY 2008 H-1B Cap Filings, 04/10/2007
- Fact Sheet: USCIS Imposes Conditions on Availability of Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions Subject to the FY 2008 Cap, 04/09/2007
- USCIS Releases Preliminary Number of FY 2008 H-1B Cap Filings, 04/05/2007
- USCIS Welcomes More Than 6,000 New Citizens, 04/04/2007
- USCIS Announces the Closing of Overseas Agency Offices from April 5-9, 2007, 04/04/2007
- Update: USCIS Reaches FY 2008 H-1B Cap, 04/03/2007
- USCIS Opens New Atlanta Field Office, 04/03/2007
March 2007
- USCIS Reminds Customers of Revised Filing Instructions for Forms I-129 and I-539, 03/30/2007
- Testimony of USCIS Director Gonzalez on Immigration Reform and the Temporary Worker Program, House Appropriations Committee, Homeland Security Subcommittee 03/27/2007
- Update: USCIS to Accept H-1B Petitions for FY 2008 on April 2, 03/27/2007
- Update: Information to Help Complete and Submit I-129 Petitions to USCIS Service Centers for FY 2008 H-1B Cap Cases, 03/27/2007
- Consular Offices Abroad Resume Accepting I-130 Petitions, New Procedures Implemented by USCIS and Department of State 03/26/2007
- USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of Fiscal Year 2007, 03/23/2007
- Fact Sheet: Hialeah Field Office, 03/16/2007
- USCIS Facility Revitalization Strategy, 03/16/2007
- Fact Sheet: Southeast Florida Field Offices, 03/16/2007
- Fact Sheet: Miami Field Office, 03/16/2007
- Fact Sheet: Broward County Field Office, 03/16/2007
- Fact Sheet: Orlando Field Office, 03/16/2007
- Fact Sheet: Kendall Field Office, 03/16/2007
- USCIS Creates New Office of Security and Integrity, 03/15/2007
- DHS Secretary Chertoff and USCIS Director Gonzalez Welcome Newest Citizens at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 03/12/2007
- Status of Adoptions from Guatemala, 03/09/2007
- USCIS "Guatemala Adoptions" E-Mail Down, 03/09/2007
- USCIS Announces Employment Authorization Update for TPS Recipients from Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador, 03/09/2007
- USCIS Announces Direct Filing Instructions for Forms I-129 and I-539 Under the Bi-Specialization Initiative, 03/05/2007
- Suspected Murderer, Convicted Rapist and Narcotics Violator Arrested in Florida, 03/01/2007
February 2007
- Fact Sheet: Guatemalan Asylum Applicants in the Context of the ABC Settlement Agreement and Section 203 of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA), 02/28/2007
- Fact Sheet: Freedom of Information Act, 02/28/2007
- USCIS Launches New Track for Processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests, 02/28/2007
- Update: New Biometrics Process for Conditional Permanent Residents, 02/28/2007
- USCIS Advises Petitioners Overseas - Do Not Re-File I-130, 02/27/2007
- Update: USCIS Unveils Revised Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765), 02/21/2007
- Update: USCIS Clarifies Criteria to Expedite FBI Name Check, 02/20/2007
- Public Notice: USCIS to Reissue Requests for Evidence for Special Immigrant Religious Workers (Form I-360), 02/16/2007
- USCIS Reveals A New Look for Travel Booklets, 02/15/2007
- Testimony of USCIS Director Gonzalez Regarding a Proposal to Adjust the Immigration Benefit Application and Petition Fee Schedule, 02/14/2007
- Public Notice: USCIS Reminds Prospective Adoptive Parents of New Chinese Government Requirements, 02/13/2007
- Fact Sheet: President’s FY 2008 Budget Request for USCIS Focuses on Building an Immigration Service for the 21st Century, 02/05/2007
January 2007
- Fact Sheet: Building an Immigration Service for the 21st Century, 01/31/2007
- Questions and Answers: Building an Immigration Service for the 21st Century, 01/31/2007
- Fact Sheet: USCIS Fee Adjustments, 01/31/2007
- Press Release: Building an Immigration Service for the 21st Century, 01/31/2007
- Fact Sheet: Honduran and Nicaraguan Re-registration for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the Issuance of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), 01/26/2007
- Fact Sheet: Salvadoran Re-registration for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the Issuance of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), 01/26/2007
- USCIS Recognizes Four Outstanding Americans by Choice, 01/24/2007
- Chinese Orphan Among Newest U.S. Citizens, 01/22/2007
- PFact Sheet: USCIS Naturalization Test Redesign, 01/22/2007
- USCIS Introduces Change of Address Online Function to Web, 01/12/2007
- Historic Naturalization Index Headed to National Archives Facility in Denver, 01/09/2007
December 2006
- Public Notice: USCIS Announces the Closing of Agency Offices on January 2, 2007, 12/29/2006
- Fact Sheet: Traveling Outside the United States as an Asylum Applicant, an Asylee, or a Lawful Permanent Resident Who Obtained Such Status Based on Asylum Status, Revised 1/4/2007, 12/27/2006
- Public Notice: USCIS Announces Processing Changes for Waivers of the Foreign Residence Requirement of Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 12/19/2006
- USCIS El Paso District Assists in Arrest of A Convicted Felon, 12/06/2006
- USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap For First Half of Fiscal Year 2007, 12/05/06
November 2006
- Fact Sheet: USCIS Naturalization Test Redesign, 11/30/06
- USCIS Issues Questions and Answers for New Pilot Naturalization Exam, 11/30/06
- Public Notice: USCIS Announces Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing Service for Religious Workers (R-1) Nonimmigrant Classification, 11/28/2006
- USCIS San Diego District Assists in Arrest of Wanted Person, 11/16/06
- DHS/DOD Commemorates Veterans' Day by Welcoming America's Newest Citizens: Overseas Ceremonies Held in Afghanistan, Germany and Iraq, 11/14/06
- USCIS Announces Transfer of Form I-129F (K-3-spouse of U.S. Citizens only), Petition for Alien Fiance, 11/14/06
- USCIS Presents Outstanding American by Choice Certificate, 11/14/06
- Fact Sheet: Special Immigrant Status for Civilian Translators, 11/08/06
- USCIS To Expand Premium Processing Service, 11/08/06
- USCIS Announces Realignment of Regional, District and Field Offices, 11/03/06
- Fact Sheet: USCIS Announces Realignment of Regional, District and Field Offices, 11/03/06
- USCIS Launches New and Improved Website, 11/01/06
- Fact Sheet: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Launches New Website, 11/01/06
October 2006
- USCIS New York Assists in Arrest of Suspected Army Deserter, 10/31/06
- USCIS Houston District Assists in Arrest of a Wanted Person, 10/30/06
- USCIS Announces Filing Change for Form I-539 Application for Extension/Change of Nonimmigrant Status for the Purpose of Student Reinstatement, 10/25/06
- USCIS Announces Extension of Returning Worker Exemption to the H-2B Numerical Limitation, 10/23/06
- USCIS Notifies Clients of Case Transfers for Certain Cuban Adjustment Act Applications, 10/20/06
- USCIS Reminds Applicants to Apply for Travel Documents for Holiday Travel Abroad Before the End of October, 10/18/06
- USCIS and Department of State Launch Joint Effort to Promote USCIS Immigrant Guide Overseas, 10/5/06
- USCIS Reminds Applicants for Adjustment of Status and Other Benefits to Obtain Advance Parole Before Holiday Travel Abroad, 10/4/06
- USCIS Boston Assists in Arrest of Man Wanted on Drug Charges, 10/4/06
- Lori Scialabba to Lead USCIS' Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate, 10/2/06
September 2006
- Public Notice: USCIS Notifies Refugee and Asylee Applicants of Filing Changes, 9/29/06
- Public Notice: Case Transfer Update, 9/29/06
- USCIS to Expand Premium Processing Service, 9/22/06
- Questions and Answers: Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Liberia, 9/20/06
- Fact Sheet: Parole for Cuban Medical Personnel in Third Countries, 9/19/06
- DHS Announces Termination of the Designation of Liberia for Temporary Protected Status, 9/18/06
- US Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of the Interior Announce Partnership During Citizenship Ceremonies at Parks Around the Nation, 9/18/06
- Fact Sheet: US Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of the Interior's National Park Service Form Partnership to Enhance Meaning and Stature of Naturalization Ceremonies, 9/18/06
- USCIS Announces Elimination of Naturalization Application Backlog, 9/15/06
- DHS Announces 12-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nationals of Burundi, 9/14/06
- Questions and Answers: DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burundi for 12 Months, 9/14/06
- Public Notice: New Process for Issuing Employment Authorization Documents to Asylees, 9/14/06
- USCIS Houston District Assists in Arrest of a Wanted Person, 9/13/06
- Fact Sheet: USCIS: Enhancing National Security, 9/12/06
- USCIS Houston District Assists in Arrest of an Individual with a Warrant of Deportation, 9/8/06
- USCIS San Antonio District Assists in Arrest of a Wanted Individual, 9/8/06
- USCIS Helps Bust Marriage Fraud Case, 9/7/06
- USCIS Harlingen District Assists in Arrest of Parole Violator, 9/7/06
- Public Notice: USCIS Makes It Easier to Inquire About Adoption Applications, 9/6/06
August 2006
- Chicago USCIS Office Moves To New Location, 8/31/06
- USCIS Remembers Katrina, 8/30/06
- Public Notice: Improved Procedure for Reporting USCIS Processing Time of Immigration Benefit Applications on the USCIS Website, 8/25/06
- USCIS to Expand Premium Processing Service, 8/18/06
- USCIS Announces Establishment of Records Digitization Facility, 8/17/06
- USCIS Provides Shelter During Hostage Situation, 8/11/06
- USCIS Helps Develop Utah's Biggest Marriage Fraud Case, 8/10/06
- Tracy Thompson to Lead USCIS HQ Office, 8/9/06
- Public Notice: USCIS Closes Katrina EMail Account, 8/9/06
- USCIS Reminds Eligible Salvadorans to Re-register for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by September 1, 2006, 8/3/06
- Special Immigrant Status Now Available for Civilian Translators, 8/3/06
- USCIS Miami District Assists in Arrest of Sex Offender, 8/1/06
July 2006
- USCIS Reaches H-1B Exemption Cap for Fiscal Year 2007, 7/28/06
- Public Notice: USCIS Reminds Customers of Filing Change for Employment Authorization Documents, 7/28/06
- Public Notice: USCIS Clarifies H-2B Filing and Processing Procedures and Cap Counting Methods for the Remainder of FY 2006 and FY 2007, 7/28/06
- DHS Announces 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nationals of Somalia, 7/27/06
- Questions and Answers: DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia for 18 Months, 7/27/06
- Public Notice: USCIS Notifies Clients of Case Transfers, 7/26/06
- Proven Employment Verification Tool Attracts More than 10,000 U.S. Employers, 7/24/06
- Basic Pilot Employment Verification Program Fact Sheet, 7/24/06
- USCIS Service Centers Celebrate 25 Years, 7/14/06
- Director Gonzalez Testifies at Senate Hearing on Immigrant Service Members, 7/11/06
- DHS/DOD Welcome America's Newest Citizens; Overseas, 7/1/06
June 2006
- Public Notice: El Salvadoran Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) Update, 6/30/06
- USCIS Notifies Applicants of Additional Filing Changes Effective July 24, 2006, 6/30/06
- Fact Sheet: Updated Bi-Specialization Filing Instructions, 6/30/06
- USCIS Issues Citizenship and Naturalization Facts, 6/30/06
- Jonathan Scharfen Appointed USCIS Deputy Director, 6/22/06
- USCIS Issues Final Rule Regarding Affidavits of Support, 6/21/06
- Fact Sheet: Final Rule Regarding Affidavits of Support, 6/21/06
- Questions and Answers: USCIS Issues Final Rule Regarding Affidavits of Support, 6/21/06
- USCIS to Welcome 18,000 New Americans During 4th Of July Citizenship Ceremonies, 6/19/06
- DHS Announces Publication of Notice in the Federal Register for 12-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nationals of El Salvador, 6/15/06
- El DHS Anuncia la Publicación del Aviso en el Registro Federal sobre la extensión por 12 meses del Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) para los nacionales de El Salvador, 6/15/06
- Questions and Answers: DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador for 12 Months, 6/15/06
- Fact Sheet: Military Naturalization, 6/14/06
- Public Notice: USCIS Notifies Public of New Policy Concerning Fiancé(e) Petitions, 6/13/06
- USCIS Director Emilio T. González to Swear In 150 Military Personnel U.S. Citizens Aboard the USS George Washington in Norfolk, Virginia, 6/5/06
- USCIS Reaches H-1B Cap, 6/1/06
May 2006
- USCIS Reminds Applicants for Adjustment of Status to Obtain Advance Parole Before Summer Travel Abroad, 5/24/06
- Public Notice: USCIS Notifies Public of Recent Federal Register Announcements, 5/24/06
- USCIS Completes Latest Military Naturalization Effort, 5/24/06
- Jeff Conklin Appointed Chief Information Officer at USCIS, 5/16/06
- DHS/DOD Welcome America's Newest Citizens; Overseas, 5/16/06
- USCIS Reissues Reminder for Hondurans and Nicaraguans Eligible for Temporary Protected Status, 5/12/06
- USCIS Hosts Naturalization Ceremony on the National Mall, 5/4/06
- USCIS Director González Leads DHS Delegation to El Salvador for Regional Conference on Migration, 5/3/06
- USCIS Issues Reminder for Hondurans and Nicaraguans Eligible for Temporary Protected Status, 5/2/06
April 2006
- Public Notice: USCIS Closes Katrina Post Office Box at Texas Service Center, 4/28/06
- Public Notice: USCIS Notifies Employers of Filing Changes, 4/27/06
- Fact Sheet: Immigration Security Checks - How and Why the Process Works, 4/25/06
- USCIS Director Gonzalez, Senator Grassley Meet and Visit the USCIS Des Moines Office, 4/20/06
- USCIS Formally Establishes National Security and Records Verification Directorate, 4/10/06
- USCIS Warns of Potential for Immigration Fraud, 4/7/06
- USCIS Alerta sobre Posibilidad de Fraude Migratorio, 4/7/06
- USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of Fiscal Year 2006, 4/6/06
- USCIS Warns of Spoof H-1B Release, 4/3/06
March 2006
- DHS Announces Publication of Notices in the Federal Register for 12-Month Extensions of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nationals of Honduras and Nicaragua, 3/30/06
- Questions and Answers: DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras for 12 Months, 3/30/06
- Preguntas Y Respuestas: DHS Extiende El Estado De Protección Temporal (TPS) Para Honduras Por 12 Meses, 3/30/06
- Questions and Answers: DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua for 12 Months, 3/30/06
- Preguntas Y Respuestas: DHS Extiende El Estado De Protección Temporal (TPS) Para Nicaragua Por 12 Meses, 3/30/06
- President George W. Bush Joins USCIS Director Emilio González in Welcoming Newest U.S. Citizens, 3/27/06
- USCIS Issues H-1B Guidance, 3/24/06
- USCIS Notifies Employers of Filing Changes, 3/24/06
- Fact Sheet: USCIS Notifies Employers of Filing Changes, 3/24/06
- USCIS Issues Sample H-2B Attestation, 3/16/06
- USCIS Director Emilio Gonzalez Recognizes Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA) as an "Outstanding American by Choice," 3/10/06
February 2006
- DHS Announces Temporary Protected Status Extension for El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, 2/23/06
- El DHS Anuncia la Extensión del Estatus de Protección Temporal para El Salvador, Honduras y Nicaragua, 2/23/06
- Fact Sheet: USCIS FY 2007 Budget Request Prioritizes Transformation Efforts and Expanded Employment Eligibility Verification Program, 2/6/06
January 2006
- Public Notice: USCIS to Decouple Naturalization Applications, 1/24/06
- USCIS Reaches H-1B Exemption Cap for Fiscal Year 2006, 1/18/06
- USCIS Issues E-3 Specialty Occupation Worker Guidance, 1/6/06
- USCIS Introduces New Director, 1/5/06
December 2005
- USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of Fiscal Year 2006, 12/16/05
- USCIS to Remain Open During New York City Transit Strike, 12/15/05
- Fact Sheet: USCIS Issues Citizenship and Naturalization Facts, 12/15/05
- Statement: Receipts Issued from the California Service Center (CSC), 12/13/05
November 2005
- Follow-Up Message: USCIS Announces New Address Change Procedures for ABC Class Members, 11/30/05
- Questions and Answers: New Address Change Procedures for ABC Class Members, 11/30/05
- USCIS Announces Interim Relief for Foreign Students Adversely Impacted by Hurricane Katrina, 11/25/05
- Interim Relief for Certain Foreign Academic Students Adversely Affected by Hurricane Katrina - Frequently Asked Questions, 11/25/05
- USCIS Reminds Applicants for Adjustment of Status to Obtain Advance Parole Before Holiday Travel Abroad, 11/2/05
September 2005
- USCIS to Accept DOL Printouts as Temporary Proof of Labor Certification, 9/29/05
- USCIS Reminds Customers of Revised Fees to Appeal an AAO Decision, 9/28/05
- USCIS Announces Fee Adjustments, 9/26/05
- USCIS Anuncia Ajuste a Los Honorarios, 9/26/05
- Citizenship Day Fact Sheet, 9/05
- Fact Sheet: El Salvadoran Temporary Protected Status Re-registration and the Issuance of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), 9/9/05
- USCIS Reminds Customers of Revised Fees to Appeal an AAO Decision, 9/28/05
- Hoja Informativa: Reinscripción de Salvadoreños con Estatus de Protección Temporal y Emisión de sus Permisos de Trabajo/Documentos de Autorización de Empleo (EAD), 9/9/05
- USCIS Notifies I-90 Applicants of Process Change, 9/8/05
- DHS Announces 12-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Burundi, 9/2/05
- Questions and Answers: DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Burundi for 12 Months, 9/2/05
- DHS Announces an 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Sudan, 9/2/05
- Questions and Answers: DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Sudan for 18 Months, 9/2/05
August 2005
- USCIS Welcomes America’s Newest Citizens at Sea, 8/24/05
- DHS Announces 12-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Liberia, 8/16/05
- Questions and Answers: DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Liberia for 12 Months, 8/16/05
- USCIS Reaches 2006 H-1B Cap, 8/12/05
- DHS Announces Extension of Employment Authorization Documents for Somalis with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), 8/10/05
- Questions and Answers: DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status For Somalia For 12-Months (revised), 8/10/05
- New Address Change Procedures For ABC Class Members, 8/05/05
- USCIS Reminds I-90 Applicants That E-Filing Remains an Option, 8/03/05
July 2005
- DHS Announces 12-MonthExtension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) For Somalia, 7/28/05
- Questions and Answers: DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status For Somalia For 12-Months, 7/28/05
- USCIS Announces Update Regarding New H-1B Exemptions, 7/12/05
- 90-Day Extension of Work Permits for Hondurans and Nicaraguans with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), 7/1/05 en Espanol
June 2005
- USCIS to Welcome More Than 15,000 New Citizens During 4th Of July Week, 2005
- USCIS Publishes Inaugural Issue of USCIS Today, 6/27/05
- USCIS Today Newsletter (July 2005)
- USCIS Implements L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2004, 6/23/05
- DHS Issues Rebranded Form I-9, 6/21/05
- USCIS Clarifies Filing Fees for H-1B1 Free Trade Nonimmigrants, 6/21/05
- USCIS Releases The USCIS Strategic Plan, 6/13/05
- New Immigrants Guide Fact Sheet, 6/7/05
- USCIS Launches Guide For New Immigrants In Multiple Languages, 6/7/05, en Espanol
May 2005
- USCIS Announces New "Green Card" Filing Procedure, 5/25/05
- USCIS Announces Update Regarding New H-1B Exemptions, 5/24/05
- USCIS To Accept Additional H-2B Filings For FY 2005 And 2006, 5/23/05
- USCIS Announces New Policy Regarding V Visa Status Extensions, 5/16/05
- USCIS Announces Extension of Deadline for Filing Applications Pursuant to CSS And LULAC (Newman) Settlement Agreements, 5/16/05
- USCIS Implements H-1B Reform Act of 2004, 5/4/05
April 2005
- USCIS Implements H-1B Reform Act of 2004, 5/4/05
- DHS Announces Settlement in Ramos v Chertoff, 4/29/05
- USCIS Director Naturalizes Four Injured Soldiers At Walter Reed, 4/19/05
March 2005
- USCIS Announces New Guidance Regarding Indochinese Parolee Adjustments
- USCIS Reminds Applicants of Phase Two of Direct Mail Program
- USCIS Announces Backlog Elimination Update
- USCIS to Allow Temporary Use of Old Form I-129
- More Than 50 Service Members Become Citizens at Bush Presidential Library
- Injured Soldier Naturalized At Walter Reed by USCIS Director
- USCIS to Implement H-1B Visa Reform Act of 2004
- USCIS to Implement H-1B Visa Reform Act of 2004
- USCIS Reminds Employers of Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents for Eligible Salvadoran Temporary Protected Status Beneficiaries
- USCIS Recuerda a Empleadores de la Extensión Automática de los Documentos de Autorización de Empleo para los Beneficiarios Salvadoreños Elegibles para el Estado Temporal Protegido
February 2005
- USCIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Change to H-2B Program
- USCIS Reminds Applicants for Adjustment of Status to Obtain Advance Parole Before Holiday and Summer Travel Abroad
- Status of the Citizens of the Freely Associated States of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands
- USCIS Recuerda a los Salvadoreños Elegibles que se Re-inscriban en el Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) antes del 8 de Marzo 2005
- USCIS Reminds Employers of Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents for Eligible Honduran and Nicaraguan Temporary Protected Status Beneficiaries
- Fact Sheet on 2006 USCIS Budget Request
- USCIS Prioritizes Backlog Elimination in FY 2006 Budget
- InfoPass - A Customer's Guide
January 2005
- USCIS Proposes Significant Changes To The H-2B Program
- USCIS to Naturalize Military Service Members in Seoul
- USCIS Issues Reminder to El Salvadoran TPS Re-registrants Regarding Changed Filing Addresses
- DHS Announces Temporary Relief Measures For Nationals Of Countries Affected By The Asian Tsunami
- Anuncian extensión de 18 meses de TPS para Salvadoreños
- DHS Announces 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) For Nationals of El Salvador
- Questions and Answers: DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) For El Salvador for 18 Months, en Espanol.
- USCIS Statement Regarding Adoption of Tsunami Orphans
- USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap
December 2004
- USCIS Announces Fy 2005 H-2b Processing
- USCIS to Implement L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2004
- USCIS to Implement H-1b Visa Reform Act of 2004
November 2004
- United States and Canada to Implement Safe Third Country Agreement on Asylum
- Address Change For Certain Immigration Filings
- USCIS Announces Backlog Elimination Update
- USCIS Announces New Look to "Green Card
October 2004
- USCIS Hosts Military Naturalization in Seoul
- First U.S. Military Naturalizations in Europe and the Middle East, 10/6/04
- FEMA nad the State of Florida meet needs of non english speaking groups
- USCIS announces new H-1B procedures
September 2004
- 102 New Americans Take the Oath of Citizenship on Ellis Island
- USCIS Welcomes 20,000 New Citizens During Citizenship Day Celebrations Across the Nation Including Events in Las Vegas, Vancouver, Portland, OR, Honolulu, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Baltimore, New York/Ellis Island, Alexandria, VA,
- USCIS Announces FY 2005 H-1B Processing
August 2004
- USCIS Announces September 17, 2004, Public Meeting to Address Regional Centers and the Immigrant Investor Pilot
- USCIS Launches InfoPass In Upstate New York
- DHS Announces 12-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nationals Of Somalia
July 2004
- USCIS Announces Extension Of Stay For Some Foreign Students
- USCIS Plans to Launch InfoPass Nationwide
- USCIS Brings InfoPass To New York
- Notice To All Customers With a Pending I-130 Petition
June 2004
- USCIS to Welcome More Than 16,000 New Citizens During 4th Of July Celebrations
- Backlog Elimination Strategy
- USCIS Introduces New Employment Authorization Document with Enhanced Security Features
- USCIS Launches New Los Angeles I-90 Pilot Project to Replace or Renew A Green Card Within Days
May 2004
- USCIS Improves Customer Service by Expanding Online Filing of Immigration Benefits
- Fact Sheet: USCIS Expands E-Filing Service Online
- USCIS Reminds Applicants for Adjustment of Status to Obtain Advance Parole Before Summer Travel Abroad
- USCIS Introduces New Employment Authorization Document With Enhanced Security Features
- USCIS Director Salutes Public Service Workers in Honor of Public Service Recognition Week
- USCIS Announces New Work Authorization Documentation for Citizens of Pacific Island Nation
April 2004
- USCIS Launches InfoPass in Dallas with New Pilot Program
- USCIS Expands Customer Service Initiative
- New USCIS Immigration Benefit Application Fees
- USCIS Announces Fee Adjustments to Enhance Service
- 25 Adopted Children Celebrate Citizenship at Circus
March 2004
- USCIS Reminds Applicants For Adjustment Of Status To Obtain Advance Parole Before Traveling Abroad
- InfoPass - Immigration Information by Appointment
- USCIS Launches InfoPass in Los Angeles
- USCIS Announces H-2B Procedures
- United States and Canada to Implement Safe Third Country Agreement on Asylum
- USCIS Issues Employment Authorization Documents For Salvadorans Who Have Re-registered For Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
February 2004
- USCIS Proposes Fee Adjustment to Enhance Service
- USCIS Director Meets with History Experts to Discuss Redesign of Naturalization Test
January 2004
December 2003
- USCIS Offers New On-line Customer Service Features
- USCIS Ofrece Nuevos Servicios en linea para nuestros Clientes (Spanish)
- Naturalized Soldiers Looking Forward to new Opportunities in US
- 104 year-old Immigrant Fulfills his Dream of becoming a US Citizen
November 2003
- USCIS To Make Travel Documents More Secure 11/24/03
- USCIS Announces Program To Streamline Process For Child Citizenship Certificates
- National Adoption Month
- Immigrants Reminded To Obtain Advanced Parole Before Traveling Abroad 11/14/03
- Anticipado De Viaje" (Advance Parole) Previo A La Salida Del Pais 11/14/03
- USCIS Pays Tribute to Soldiers at a Special Military Naturalization Ceremony
October 2003
- Irish Soldiers Receive Posthumous Citizenship 10/30/03
- H-1B Petitions Received and Approved in FY 2003
September 2003
- American Hero Naturalized
- Aguilar to Lead Office of Citizenship (PDF)
- USCIS Announces Permanent Management Appointments (PDF)
- Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burundi Questions & Answers (PDF)
- Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sierra Leone Questions & Answers (PDF)
- Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan Questions & Answers (PDF)
- Citizenship Day (PDF)
- Citizenship Day Festivities Across the Nation(PDF)
- Tom Ridge and Eduardo Aguirre Visit Recent War Hero at Walter Reed(PDF)
August 2003
- DHS Assists Prospective Adoptive Parents Facing SARS-Related Delays
- Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Liberia Questions & Answers
- USCIS Announces Latest H1-B Petitions Statistics for FY 2003 (PDF)
July 2003
- USCIS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nationals of Somalia
- Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador Extended to March 9, 2005
- CIS Announces Legal US immigration Figures for FY 2002
- Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador to be Extended
- Operation Counterpoint (PDF)
- USCIS Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) For Nationals of Montserrat
- Accused Alien Smuggling Kingpin and Financier Faces U.S. Prosecution
June 2003
- USCIS Recuerda a los Hondureños y Nicaraguenses elegibles para Reinscribirse al Estado de Protección Temporal (TPS) y la Extensión del Documento de Autorización de Empleo (EAD)
- USCIS Reminds Eligible Hondurans and Nicaraguans to Re-register For Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Extension
- Fact Sheet: First 100 Days of The USCIS 6/10/03
May 2003
- Fact Sheet: E-Filing and other USCIS Services Online
- Electronic Filing (E-Filing) Frequently Asked Questions
- USCIS Ofrece Presentación "en línea" de documentos
- USCIS Begins Offering "Online" Filing for Two Popular US immigration Forms
- ICE Announces Agency Reorganization Plan
- ICE Unveils "Most Wanted" Criminal Aliens List
- ICE Agents and U.S. Military Forces Recover some 39,400 Manuscripts & 700 Artifacts Missing from Iraqi National Museum
April 2003
- Temporary Protected Status for Honduras and Nicaragua Extended
- Asylum Granted to Iraqi Who Aided Jessica Lynch Rescue
- Fact Sheet: E-Filing and other USCIS Services Online
- USCIS Takes First Step to Offer Online Filing
- USCIS Announces Figures for H-1B Petition Receipts and Approvals
March 2003
- US immigration and Customs Enforcement Statement
- New Rules Require Visas and Passports for Certain Permanent Residents of Canada and Bermuda
- USCIS Takes First Step Toward Development of New Citizenship Test
- Three Million Dollars in Counterfeit Government Identity Documents Seized
- Operation Liberty Shield Fact Sheet
- Operation Liberty Shield: Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge
- New Nonimmigrant Visa Photograph Requirements
February 2003
- INS Extends Enrollment Period for SENTRI
- BICE Interim Management Directors Named
- Department of Homeland Security Facts for March 1, 2003
- US immigration Benefit Application Fees Effective 2/27/03
- INS Informs Public Regarding Changes in US immigration Benefit Filing Fees
- El SIN Asegura a Migrantes que no se Verán Afectados Debido a la Transición al Departamento de Seguridad Interna
- Federal Agents Foil Smugglers' Ploy to Use Look-a-Like Border Patrol Vehicles
- INS Publishes Notice Implementing United States District Court Order in Proyecto San Pablo v. INS
January 2003
- Attorney General and INS Commissioner Inagurate new SENTRI Enrollment Office
- Combating Terrorism (PDF)
- Fee Changes (PDF)
- INS Announces New Rule for the Adjustment of Status
- INS campaign seeks out applications for LIFE legalization benefits
- INS reminds certain Temporary Foreign Visitors of 13 countries of registration requirements
December 2002
- Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Announced
- Implementing SEVIS
- INS Reminds Certain Temporary Foreign Visitors of 18 Countries of Registration Requirements
- INS to Require Advance Submission of Passenger Data
November 2002
- Effective June 20, 2000, Most Green Card Renewal Applicants to Apply at Local INS Application Support Centers
- INS Reminds Eligible Salvadorans to Re-register for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by November 12, 2002
- INS Announces Notice Concerning Expedited Removal
- Expedited Removal
- INS Issues Foreign Travel Advisory for Aliens With Pending US immigration Applications
- INS Commissioner Welcomes Passage of Homeland Security Act of 2002
September 2002
- INS Issues Certification Rule for SEVIS Enrollment
- INS to Swear in 15,000 New Citizens on Citizenship Day
- Border Patrol National Apprehensions down over 28%
- New Biometric Border Crossing Cards (Laser Visa) Will be Required of Mexican Border Crossers
- Cambodia Adoption Review To Expand
- Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Eligible Salvadorans
- The Child Status Protection Act (PDF)
- Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (PDF)
- Homeland Security: Tracking International Students in Higher Education (PDF)
August 2002
- INS Announces FY 2002 H-1B Processing Through June 30
- El INS Anuncia una Nueva Regla para Asistir a los Estudiantes Transfronterizos
- INS Announces New Rule to Assist Part-time Commuter Students
- INS Announces Legal US immigration Figures for FY 2001
- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE GRANTS 12-MONTH EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR NATIONALS OF BURUNDI
- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE GRANTS 12-MONTH EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR NATIONALS OF SUDAN
- INS Announces Legal US immigration Figures for FY 2001
July 2002
- Preliminary Enrollment in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
- INS Begins SEVIS Preliminary Enrollment
- Extensión de Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) Para Salvadoreños
June 2002
- INS Issues Final Rule for Adjustment of Status Under Legalization Provisions of the Life Act
- Homeland Security Statement
- On the President's Announcement Of the Formation of the Department of Homeland Security
- INS Reminds Eligible Hondurans and Nicaraguans to Re-register for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by July 2, 2002
April 2002
- INS Proposes Significant Changes to Rules Governing Visitors and Students
- INS Proposes Significant Changes to Rules Governing Visitors and Students (Spanish) >
- I-68 Canadian Border Boat Landing Program To Resume
- INS Clarifies Non-Immigrant Visitor Rules
- The Next Steps Press Conference INS Headquarters
- INS Seeks to Hire 8,000 New Employees
- Full and Open Competition For Entry-Exit Program
March 2002
February 2002
- INS Signs Memorandum of Agreement with Department of Defense (02/25/02)
- Data Management Improvement Act Task Force Membership (02/20/2002)
- INS Signs Memorandum of Agreement with Department of Defense
- (02/25/02)
- Task Force of the INS Data Management Improvement Act of 2000 2/20/02
- INS Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Angola 2/8/02
- INS Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Angola 2/7/02
- Q's and A's For Adoption Processing in Cambodia 2/07/02
- INS Reminds Public--New Fees to Take Effect February 19, 2002 2/06/02
- INS Reminds Public--New Fees to Take Effect February 19, 2002 2/06/02
- Executive Summary: Ensuring Homeland Security and Improving Service 2/4/02
- Border
Enforcement 2/4/02
- Detention and Removals 2/4/02
- Detention and Removals 2/4/02
- US immigration Services 2/4/02
- Support and Administration 2/4/02
January 2002
- Citizenship Information for Members of the HMONG and LAOTIAN Community 10/01 (Hmong version) (revision of 9/27/01)
- T Nonimmigrant Application Process 1/24/02
- Review of Orphan Petition Processing In Vietnam 1/23/02
- INS Announces Legal US immigration Figures for Fiscal Years 1999 and 2000 1/18/02
- Border Patrol, Native American Leaders Meet to Bolster Border Security 1/17/02
- TPS (TPS) Beneficiaries Will Not be Entered in the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Database 1/14/02
- TPS (TPS) Beneficiaries Will Not be Entered in the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Database (Spanish Version) 1/14/02
- INS Issues Asylum Adjustment Processing Advisory for Fiscal Year 2002 1/11/02
December 2001
- INS Announces Suspension of Cambodian Adoptions and Offer of Parole in Certain Pending Cases 12/21/01
- INS Announces Fee Adjustments 12/21/01
- Changes to the Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000 12/18/01
- INS Restructuring Director Announced 12/07/01
November 2001
- Department of Justice Announces INS Restructuring Plan Splitting Service and Enforcement Functions 11/14/01
- INS Restructuring Plan 11/14/01
- FY 2001 H-1B Processing 11/5/01
October 2001
- Extension of Deferred Enforced Departure for Eligible Liberians 12/04/01 (revision of 10/16/01)
- Families of Victims of Terrorist Attacks 10/10/01
- INS Commissioner James Ziglar Visits New York City to Encourage Employers, Undocumented Aliens to Contact Authorities 10/5/01
September 2001
- New Biometric Mexican Border Crossing Cards Take Effect on October 1, 2001 9/28/01
- New Biometric Mexican Border Crossing Cards Take Effect on October 1, 2001 (Spanish version) 9/28/01
- Canadian Border Crossing Cards Expire October 1, 2001 9/28/01
- Citizenship Information for Members of the HMONG and LAOTIAN Community 12/18/01 (revision of 9/27/01)
- Citizenship Information for Members of the HMONG and LAOTIAN Community 09/24/01 (Laotian version)(rev. 12/18/01)
- Statement by INS Commissioner James Ziglar 9/21/01
- Statement by INS Commissioner James Ziglar (Spanish version) 9/21/01
- INS Publishes Notice on Settlement Agreement in Walters v. Reno 9/20/01
- Walters v. Reno Settlement 9/20/01 (Rev.)
- INS to Celebrate Citizenship Day by Welcoming 8,300 New Citizens 9/14/01
- INS Extends and Re-designates Temporary Protected Status for Nationals of Somalia 9/12/01
- INS Implements 'V' Nonimmigrant Provision of the LIFE Act 9/7/01
- INS Implements 'V' Nonimmigrant Provision of the LIFE Act (Spanish Version) 9/7/01
- INS Extends Temporary Protected Status For Nationals of Burundi 9/4/01
- INS Extends Temporary Protected Status For Nationals of Sierra Leone 9/4/01
- INS Extends Temporary Protected Status For Nationals of Sudan 9/4/01
August 2001
- INS Implements Revised Naturalization Application Form N-400 8/14/01
- INS Implements Revised Naturalization Application Form N-400 (Spanish version) 8/14/01
- INS Implements the "K" Nonimmigrant Visa Provision of the LIFE Act 8/14/01 (rev.)
- INS Implements the "K" Nonimmigrant Visa Provision of the LIFE Act (Spanish version) 8/14/01 (rev.)
- INS Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nationals of Montserrat 8/8/01
- INS Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Fee Adjustments 8/6/01
- List of Proposed INS Application and Petition Fee Increases (Chart) 8/6/01
- INS Expands Search and Rescue Capabilities Along Southwest Border 8/3/01
- H-1B Cap 8/3/01
July 2001
- INS Corrects Filing Address for Three LIFE Act Applications 07/23/01
- U.S. and Mexico Expand Safety Efforts Along the Texas Border 07/11/01
- INS Reminds Eligible Hondurans and Nicaraguans to Re-register for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Extension 07/11/01
- INS Automatically Extends the Validity Period of Employment Authorization Documents for Current Honduran and Nicaraguan TPS Class Members 07/02/01
June 2001
- Largest Multinational Alien Smuggling Operation Results in 7,898 Arrests in Latin America and Caribbean 06/27/01
- Operation Crossroads International Overview 06/27/01
- Anti-Smuggling Operations Net 415 Arrests in Cooperation With European and Asian Countries 06/27/01
- INS 'Global Reach' Initiative Counters Rise of International Migrant Smuggling 06/27/01
- U.S. and Mexico Pledge to Expand Safety Efforts Along California Border 06/22/01
- Joint Statement El Centro/San Diego Binational Meeting of June 21-22, 2001 06/22/01
- INS Implements NACARA/HRIFA Provision of the LIFE Act 06/15/01
- U.S. and Mexico Announce Expanded Efforts to Save Migrant Lives 06/15/01
- Joint Statement Tucson Binational Meeting 06/15/01
- H-1B Cap 06/07/01
- INS Announces Premium Processing Service for Employers 06/01/01
- Premium Processing Service 06/01/01
May 2001
- INS Implements Legalization Provision of the LIFE Act for Applicants of Three Class Action Lawsuits 05/31/01 (rev.)
- INS Implements Legalization Provision of the LIFE Act for Applicants of Three Class Action Lawsuits (Spanish version) 05/31/01 (rev.)
- Legalization Provision of the LIFE Act 05/31/01 (rev.)
- Legalization Provision of the LIFE Act (Spanish version) 05/31/01 (rev.)
- Syrian Adjustment Act (P.L. 106-378) 05/17/01
- The President's FY 2002 Budget Request (House) 05/9/01
- Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Hondurans and Nicaraguans 05/08/01 (rev.)
- Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Hondurans and Nicaraguans (Spanish version) 05/03/01
- INS Grants 12-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Eligible Hondurans and Nicaraguans 05/03/01
- INS Grants 12-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Eligible Hondurans and Nicaraguans (Spanish version) 05/03/01
April 2001
- April 30 Deadline Approaching Relating to Section 245(i) Adjustment of Status 04/20/01
- INS Expects to Publish LIFE Legalization Regulations in May 04/20/01
- Enforcement Initiatives Against Drug Smuggling in Southern California 4/13/01
- INS Extends New and Renewal Applications of Temporary Protected Status for Angolans 04/12/01 (Rev.)
- Strengthening the Nation's US immigration System 04/09/01
- Border Management 04/09/01
- US immigration Services 04/09/01
- Detention and Removals 04/09/01
- Institutional Infrastructure 04/09/01
March 2001
- INS Developing Regulations for New 'V' Nonimmigrant Status 03/30/01 (rev.)
- Colombia's Citizens Now Ineligible for U.S. Visa Transit Privilege 03/30/01
- INS Implements Section 245(i) Provision of the LIFE Act 03/23/01
- INS Implements Section 245(i) Provision of the LIFE Act (Spanish version) 03/23/01
- Section 245(i) Provision of the LIFE Act 03/23/01
- Section 245(i) Provision of the LIFE Act (Spanish version) 03/23/01
- Mexican Border Crossing Cards to Expire Soon 03/21/01
- H-1B Cap 03/20/01
- INS Establishes Procedures for Renewal of Employment Authorization for Certain CSS Class Members 03/15/01
- INS Announces Opening of TPS Application Period for Salvadorans 03/08/01
- INS Announces Opening of TPS Application Period for Salvadorans (Spanish version) 03/08/01
- Attorney General Ashcroft Appoints Kevin D. Rooney as Acting Commissioner of the US immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) 03/06/01
- President Bush Announces El Salvador Designated For Temporary Protected Status Following Devastating Earthquakes 03/02/01
- President Bush Announces El Salvador Designated For Temporary Protected Status Following Devastating Earthquakes (Spanish version) 03/02/01
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvadorans 03/02/01
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvadorans (Spanish version) 03/02/01