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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.
Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, to Feb. 3, 2026, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Haiti.
USCIS Celebrates Independence Day 2024 and Continues Its Commitment to Naturalization
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will celebrate Independence Day this year by welcoming approximately 11,000 new citizens in more than 195 naturalization ceremonies between June 28 and July 5.
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.
Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
USCIS is committed to providing more information on the eligible to naturalize population. This fact sheet provides information on select characteristics of people with Lawful Permanent Residence (LPR) status, also known as Green Card holders in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA.
Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
USCIS is committed to providing more information on the eligible to naturalize population. This fact sheet provides information on select characteristics of people with Lawful Permanent Residence (LPR) status, also known as Green Card holders in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY.
Form G-1055, Fee Schedule
Edition Date: 06/21/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
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.
Form I-131, Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records
Edition Date: 06/17/24. Starting October 11, 2024, we will accept only the 06/17/2024 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
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.
Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
USCIS is committed to providing more information on the eligible to naturalize population. This fact sheet provides information on select characteristics of people with Lawful Permanent Residence (LPR) status, also known as Green Card holders in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD.
Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
USCIS is committed to providing more information on the eligible to naturalize population. This fact sheet provides information on select characteristics of people with Lawful Permanent Residence (LPR) status, also known as Green Card holders in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA.
Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
Edition Date: 06/07/24. Starting Oct. 21, 2024, we will accept only the 06/07/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/01/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion
Edition Date: 05/31/24. Starting Oct. 21, 2024, we will accept only the 05/31/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/01/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form G-1055, Fee Schedule
Edition Date: 05/29/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
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).
Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
USCIS is committed to providing more information on the eligible to naturalize population. This fact sheet provides information on select characteristics of people with Lawful Permanent Residence (LPR) status, also known as Green Card holders in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
USCIS Announces New FY 2024 Funding Opportunity Under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the opening of the application period for the Citizenship and Integration Training Academy (CITA), a new funding opportunity under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program.