USCIS

Source: www.nydailynews.com --- 18 days ago
They have played by the rules, jumped through every hoop and sorted a multitude of obstacles. It wasn't easy, but finally they were on their way to U.S. citizenship. Or so they thought. ...

Source: www.thepetitionsite.com --- 18 days ago
Dear Honorable Senators Bill Nelson and Mel Martinez and U. S. Representatives from Florida, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and USCIS are moving to privatize certain support positions within the USCIS Asylum Offices located in Miami, Newark, New York City and Los Angeles, and we, respectfully, ask for your immediate review and intervention. The handling and processing of asylum claims requires a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality.  Asylum applicants' applications and supporting documentation getting into the wrong hands could literally be a life-and-death matter for those applicants and their families. In addition, these federal Asylum support staff positions perform a myriad of duties relating to the proper administration of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act and also help insure our security by performing federal national security and criminal database checks. All duties relating to the processing of asylum claims and related research of federal national dabatases rightfully belong in the hands of the federal government and federal employees , not private companies!  We respectfully implore you to take action to help ensure this. Thank you! ...

Source: www.immigrationportal.com --- 5 days ago
Hi Everyone: The I-485 form on the USCIS website expired on 9/30/08. I was wondering if you think they will accept this version? Should I wait until a new form is out or just fill out this version? Please advise. Thanks! ...

Source: www.immigrationportal.com --- 11 days ago
Hi Guys, I sent some three N600K forms for my kids to mount laurel USCIS office over 6 months ago and didnt hear from them since any thing. Does anyone happen to have their phone number or email address? Thanks in advance, Ilan. ...

Source: www.manilamaildc.net --- 30 days ago
Washington, DC - This week, 235 military service members from 54 countries became the newest citizens of the United States during two special naturalization ceremonies in Iraq and Kuwait. The ceremonies were hosted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Servi... ...

Source: blogs.ilw.com --- 5 days ago
In July, Congress voted to scrap the ban on travel by HIV-positive individuals. This week USCIS announced it is going to issue regulations to "streamline" the entry process for HIV-positive people rather than following the directive of Congress and ending the ban. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) who led the congressional effort was very displeased at the news:"I am disappointed that the Administration has decided to move ahead and finalize this rule to clarify the visa waiver process for HIV positive short term visitors to the United States.The rule itself remains fundamentally flawed because it is grounded on an unjust and... ...

Source: news.newamericamedia.org --- 6 days ago
Over a three week period immigration authorities arrested 1,157 undocumented immigrants in California. ...

Source: denver.yourhub.com --- 25 days ago
Students at The Learning Source's Belmar Learning Center were treated to a guest instructor this week. Alfonso Aguilar, chief of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), visited the class and introduced a new set of civics flash cards to help citizenship applicants study for the 10... ...

Source: www.cfr.org --- 11 days ago
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Source: blogs.ilw.com --- 26 days ago
Some good news from USCIS and the Ombudsman. A joint press announcement states that the backlog on security clearances has declined significantly in recent months. According to Ombudsman Michael Dougherty: The significant reduction in long-pending FBI name checks will result in improved service for USCIS customers Congress provided the necessary funding for USCIS and the FBI to complete a larger percentage of FBI name checks in a timely manner. We appreciate the resolve of USCIS and the FBI in realizing this customer service achievement; both lack of funding and delays had been a significant concern of my office. We are... ...

Source: www.visajourney.com --- 32 days ago
In the interest of creating a more standardized, fair, and meaningful naturalization process, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently completed a multi-year redesign of the naturalization test. The revised test, with an emphasis on the fundamental concepts of American democracy and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, will help encourage citizenship applicants to learn [...] ...

Source: www.visajourney.com --- 32 days ago
WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today it has revised the filing instructions for the Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (Form I-751). Effective immediately, all petitioners filing a Form I-751 must file with the California or Vermont Service Center, depending on the state in which they reside. Petitioners who live in Alaska, [...] ...

Source: www.visajourney.com --- 32 days ago
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds its customers to use the correct version of the Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765) dated 05/27/08. The edition date appears in the lower right hand corner of the form as “Form I-765 (Rev. 05/27/08) N”. Submission of an earlier version of Form I-765 may result in rejection of [...] ...

Source: immigrantconnect.com --- 34 days ago
According to a USCIS Press Release: “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announces publication of a Federal Register Notice that expands its Direct Mail Program to include Form I‑800, Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative, and Form I‑800A, Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country. Applicants [...] ...

Source: www.immigrationportal.com --- 13 days ago
Hello all, We were interviewed yesterday on my wife's I-485 application in Atlanta. I thought that we will be approved yesterday as her I-130 was already approved last year before we had even filed I-485 application for her. Unfortunately, USCIS was looking for I-130 file and now since there are... ...

Source: immigrantconnect.com --- 13 days ago
According to a Blog entry that appeared in the USCIS Leadership Journal written by USCIS Acting Director Jonathan Scharfen: “Throughout our rich history, immigrants have come to the United States seeking liberty and a better life. Many decided to become citizens and have played key roles in the success of our Nation.” ...

Source: immigrantconnect.com --- 1 day ago
The USCIS has released FAQs regarding Intercompany Adoptions. ...

Source: www.visalawyerblog.com --- 30 days ago
USCIS finally catch up with Technology. It is now possible to receive alerts to your mobile phone about USCIS Field Office closings. USCIS is posting the alerts using Twitter, an application that limits messages to 140 characters. Click here for more info Stay tuned for Facebook and MySpace pages!!! ...

Source: www.visalawyerblog.com --- 30 days ago
USCIS recently issued new guidance memo on Continuous Residence, Physical Presence, and Overseas Naturalization for a Spouse or Child of a Member of the Armed Forces per Amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act by the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. We link to this important Memo here. Download file Stay tuned for more exciting developments from USCIS. ...

Source: www.immigrationportal.com --- 13 days ago
Hello all, We were interviewed yesterday on my wife's I-485 application in Atlanta. I thought that we will be approved yesterday as her I-130 was already approved last year before we had even filed I-485 application for her. Unfortunately, USCIS was looking for I-130 file and now since there are... ...