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USCIS Celebrates Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
On Sept. 17, the nation observes Constitution Day and Citizenship Day as part of Constitution Week.
California Service Center Relocates and Operational Changes
On Aug. 12, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services California Service Center (CSC) moved to a new facility as part of our efforts to centralize processing of immigration benefits.
USCIS Opens International Field Office in Quito, Ecuador
USCIS will open an international field office in Quito, Ecuador, on Sept. 10, 2024. We are expanding 0ur international presence in this strategic location to support refugee processing in Ecuador and the Americas, facilitate family reunification, and maintain programs that strengthen our...
Administrative Stay of Keeping Families Together
On Aug. 26, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, in Texas v. Department of Homeland Security, issued an administrative stay, preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from granting parole in place under Keeping Families Together for 14 days.To comply...
Policy Manual Update: F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification
We announced today that we are updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding when students may be eligible for optional practical training (OPT) extensions for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
Keeping Families Together
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a Federal Register notice implementing Keeping Families Together, a process that allows certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to apply for parole in place to enable them to apply for lawful permanent resident status...
Learn About Keeping Families Together
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will hold two national stakeholder engagements, one in English and one in Spanish, on Keeping Families Together, a new process that will enable certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to apply for parole in place. During the...
USCIS to Implement Triennial Investment and Revenue Threshold Updates for International Entrepreneur Rule
Effective Oct. 1, 2024, we will increase the investment and revenue thresholds under the International Entrepreneur Rule, as required every three years. The application fee will not change, however.
Extension and Redesignation of Somalia for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Sept. 18, 2024, through March 17, 2026, through publication of a notice in the Federal Register.
Reminders on the Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families
On June 18, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced actions to promote family unity in the immigration process.
Extension and Redesignation of Yemen for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Sept. 4, 2024, through March 3, 2026, with a notice published in the Federal Register.
USCIS Reminds Applicants and Petitioners to Check Form Editions Before Filing
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reminds applicants and petitioners to make sure that they are submitting the current edition of all forms before sending your package to USCIS.
Policy Manual Update: Customer Service and Safe Address Procedures for Certain Protected Persons
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today highlighted updated guidance in the Policy Manual on customer service and safe address procedures for individuals protected under 8 U.S.C. 1367.
DHS Announces New Resources to Combat Gender-Based Violence
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Council on Combating Gender-Based Violence (CCGBV) has two announcements to share with you.
Case Status Online Now Available for Form I-600A, Form I-600, Form I-600A/I-600 Supplement 3, Form I-800A, Form I-800, and Form I-800A Supplement 3
On July 1, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expanded the Case Status Online tool to allow intercountry adoption applicants and petitioners, and their attorneys or accredited representatives, to check their case status online.
Extension and Redesignation of Haiti for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, through Feb. 3, 2026, with a notice in the Federal Register.
USCIS Announces a New Funding Opportunity Under the FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is announcing the opening of the application period for a new funding opportunity under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: the Citizenship and Integration Training Academy (CITA).
Online Rescheduling Tool for Biometrics Appointments for Form I-600, Form I-600A, Form I-800, and Form I-800A
On May 29, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expanded its self-service tool allowing applicants, petitioners, their attorneys, and accredited representatives to reschedule most biometric services appointments before the date of the appointment for Form I-600, Petition to Classify...
Customer Service Options for Form I-730 Following-to-Join Refugee and Asylee Relative Petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the customer service options for petitioners filing Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition.
USCIS Extends Employment Authorization Documents under Temporary Protected Status Designations of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan
USCIS is extending the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries under the designations of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan through March 9, 2025.
Reminder: FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program Application Period
As previously announced, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is currently accepting applications for two Notices of Funding Opportunity under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program.
USCIS Clarifies Guidance on Adopting a Child Through the Hague Adoption Convention Process
On June 14, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how prospective adoptive parents (PAPs) can adopt a child through the Hague Adoption Convention process.
Form I-730 Following-to-Join Refugee Processing Shifts to USCIS International Operations
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is shifting initial domestic processing of Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, for following-to-join refugees (FTJ-Rs) within the USCIS Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate.
Extension and Redesignation of Burma (Myanmar) for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the extension and redesignation of Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from May 26, 2024, through Nov. 25, 2025.
USCIS Updates Guidance for Family-Based Immigrant Visas
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual on family-based immigrant visa petitions (including Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative and, in limited situations, family-based Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant).