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May, 2011
USCIS Improves Delivery of Immigration Documents through Secure Mail Initiative
Partnership with USPS Enables Customers to Track Delivery of Immigration Documents
05/02/2011
April, 2011
USCIS Issues Final Rule on Employment Eligibility Verification Form
Final Rule Adopts Interim Rule Improving Integrity of Form I-9 Process
04/14/2011
USCIS Continues to Accept FY 2012 H-1B Petitions
04/08/2011
March, 2011
USCIS Reminds Grant Applicants of April 1 Deadline
Applicants for Citizenship Preparation and Integration Funds Must File Electronically
03/30/2011
Transcript: Press Conference on E-Verify Self Check (47KB PDF)
03/22/2011
Secretary Napolitano Announces Launch of E-Verify Self Check
Online Tool Allows Workers to Check Their Own Employment Eligibility Status
03/21/2011
USCIS to Start Accepting H-1B Petitions for FY 2012 on April 1, 2011
03/18/2011
USCIS Reminds Japanese Nationals Impacted by Recent Disaster of Available Immigration Benefits
03/17/2011
H-1B Cap Exemptions Based on Relation or Affiliation
03/16/2011
USCIS Seeks Public Comments on New Prevailing Wage Rates for H-2B Construction Workers in Guam
03/16/2011
USCIS Will Offer Protection for Victims of Human Trafficking and Other Violations
03/11/2011
Salvadorans Provided With Interim Employment Authorization Documents
03/08/2011
USCIS to Close its Office in Vietnam on March 31
Will Stop Accepting Applications March 25
03/08/2011
USCIS Announces Proposed H-1B Electronic Registration System to Reduce Costs for U.S. Businesses
03/02/2011
February, 2011
USCIS Director Mayorkas Meets with CNMI Governor Fitial
02/25/2011
USCIS Naturalizes 53 Soldiers During Presidents Day Ceremony in Iraq
02/23/2011
Transcript: Press Conference on Strategic Goals & Initiatives for 2011 ( PDF)
02/18/2011
USCIS Welcomes 50 New Citizens at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture
Naturalization Ceremony Commemorated Black History Month
02/16/2011
USCIS to Issue Employment Authorization and Advance Parole Card for Adjustment of Status Applicants
02/11/2011
January, 2011
USCIS Reaches FY 2011 H-1B Cap
01/27/2011
Special Naturalization Ceremony in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
01/21/2011
USCIS Announces Citizenship and Integration Grant Opportunities
Funding Will Expand Local Capacity to Prepare Lawful Permanent Residents for Citizenship
01/20/2011
E-Verify Gets High Marks from Employers in Customer Satisfaction Survey
Recent GAO report also cites improvements to the E-Verify Program
01/18/2011
New Countries Eligible to Participate in H-2A and H-2B Programs
01/14/2011
2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Naturalization Ceremonies
01/07/2011
USCIS Implements Help HAITI Act of 2010
Public Invited to Comment on Interim Memo Until January 14
01/03/2011
December, 2010
USCIS Revises Form for Naturalization Candidates Seeking Medical Disability Exceptions
Updated Form N-648 and Training Will Enhance Consistency and Clarity
12/22/2010
USCIS dit Haïtiens pour inscrire Statut de Protection Temporaire
12/21/2010
USCIS
Mise à Jour: USCIS veut rappeler à tous les citoyens d'Haïti la date
limite d'inscriptions pour la Protection de Statut Temporaire
12/21/2010
USCIS Reminds Haitians to Register for Temporary Protected Status
12/21/2010
USCIS Issues Final Rule for CNMI-Only Investor Program
Rule provides status for eligible long-term investors
12/17/2010
November, 2010
USCIS Introduces First-Ever Fee Waiver Form
New Form Results from Extensive Collaboration with the Public
11/22/2010
USCIS Celebrates Military Family Appreciation Month
Military Spouses and Adopted Children Receive U.S. Citizenship in Special Ceremony in Japan
11/16/2010
USCIS Naturalizes Largest Number of Service Members Since 1955
Agency Continues Outreach to Members of the Military and Their Families
11/09/2010
18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for SomaliaQuestions and Answers
11/01/2010
18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for SomaliaUpdate
11/01/2010
October, 2010
USCIS Naturalizes 15 Sailors in the Philippines
10/29/2010
USCIS Launches Spanish-Language Engagement Series
10/29/2010
New Application and Petition Fees Go Into Effect on Nov. 23, 2010
10/26/2010
USCIS Redesigns Naturalization Certificate to Enhance Security: Questions and Answers
10/26/2010
USCIS Redesigns Naturalization Certificate to Enhance Security: Fact Sheet
10/26/2010
USCIS Redesigns Naturalization Certificate to Enhance Security
10/25/2010
USCIS Issues Two Precedent Appeals Decisions
Collaboration with Justice Department promotes consistency in immigration-benefits decisions
10/20/2010
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Opens New Office in Holtsville, Long Island
10/14/2010
USCIS Welcomes America's Newest Citizens at Sea
10/14/2010
New USCIS Field Office in Holtsville, Long Island Opens on October 14, 2010
New Office Provides Superior Customer Service at a More Convenient Location
10/14/2010
USCIS Implements H-1B and L-1 Fee Increase According to P.L. 111-230
10/07/2010
USCIS to Host Open Houses Nationwide
USCIS opens doors to strengthen partnerships with local communities
10/05/2010
Thousands of Children Participate in USCIS National Children's Art Project
Children's illustrations of "We Are America" theme will decorate USCIS offices
10/05/2010
USCIS Holds First Military Naturalization Ceremony on Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan
10/01/2010