Edition Date: 05/06/24. Starting July 8, 2024 we will accept only the 05/06/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/01/24 and 07/21/22 editions. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form G-1055, Fee Schedule
Edition Date: 04/26/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
USCIS Announces Open Application Period for the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the application period for the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, which provides funding for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country.
USCIS to Open International Field Offices in Qatar and Turkey
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced the upcoming opening of international field offices in Doha, Qatar, and Ankara, Turkey, to increase capacity for refugee processing, strengthen strategic partnerships, and facilitate interagency cooperation.
Form I-508, Request for Waiver of Certain Rights, Privileges, Exemptions and Immunities
Edition Date: 04/16/24. Starting July 23, we will accept only the 04/16/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 12/08/21 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Streamlined Process for Initial Employment Authorization Documents for Refugees
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a streamlined process for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to more efficiently provide Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to eligible refugees after they are admitted to the United States.
Progress on USCIS Processing Times
We have released a new fact sheet showing significant progress on reducing processing times across a range of different forms.
Reopening of USCIS International Field Office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras
On April 2, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will reopen an international field office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, within the U.S. embassy. USCIS is expanding its international presence in strategic locations to support family reunification and refugee processing and to...
Form I-929, Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant
Edition Date: 04/01/24. Starting June 3, 2024, we will accept only the 04/01/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 08/31/21 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions. The new filing fee is effective for filings postmarked April 1, 2024, and...
USCIS Provides Third Gender Option on Form N-400
We have revised Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, to provide a third gender option, “X,” defined as “Another Gender Identity.” We are also updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual accordingly to account for this form revision and other forthcoming form revisions that will add a third...
USCIS Announces Filing Location Change for Certain Employment-Based I-485 and Related Form
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that on April 1, 2024 we are changing the filing location for concurrently filed Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service; Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers; and Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent...
New Version of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
On April 1, 2024, as part of the new fee rule, we will release a new version of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. The new version of the form changes many data elements, including adding a gender X option as another gender identity and removing several other fields.
Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC.
Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
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 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
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 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX.
New Citizens Will Be Able to Seamlessly Request Social Security Updates
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the expansion of the Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE) program to the new edition of the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, starting on April 1.
One-Year Anniversary of the Humanitarian, Adjustment, Removing Conditions, and Travel Documents (HART) Service Cente
This month marks the one-year anniversary of the Humanitarian, Adjustment, Removing Conditions, and Travel Documents (HART) Service Center.
Reopening of USCIS International Field Office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras
On April 2, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will reopen an international field office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, within the U.S. embassy. USCIS is expanding its international presence in strategic locations to support family reunification and refugee processing and to...
Policy Manual Update: Clarifying Expedite Request
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that we are updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how we consider expedite requests related to government interests and requests related to emergencies or urgent humanitarian situations, including travel-related...
REMINDER: H-1B Initial Registration Period Closes March 22
The initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap closes at noon Eastern on March 22, 2024.
USCIS Streamlines Process for Refugee Employment Authorization Documents
USCIS has begun implementing a streamlined process for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to provide Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) more efficiently to eligible refugees after they are admitted into the United States.
Streamlined Process for Initial Employment Authorization Documents for Refugees
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a streamlined process for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to more efficiently provide Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to eligible refugees after they are admitted to the United States. The new process...
USCIS Lockbox and Service Center Filing Location Updates
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is changing the filing locations for certain forms and transferring cases as part of a larger initiative to centralize petition and application filing locations.
New and Upgraded USCIS Online Accounts
On Feb. 28, 2024, USCIS officially launched new organizational accounts that will allow multiple people within a company or other organization to collaborate and prepare H-1B registrations, H-1B petitions, and associated requests for premium processing.
Eligible Ukrainians Can Now Apply for Re-Parole
Beginning Feb. 27, 2024, certain Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members displaced by the Russian invasion and paroled into the United States on or after Feb. 11, 2022, will be able to apply for a new period of parole (also known as re-parole) for up to two years.
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