News

Official releases are presented with the most recent at the top.

This page can be found at http://www.uscis.gov/news

March 2006

Q & A: DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua for 12 Months (73KB PDF)
03/30/2006

Preguntas y Respuestas: DHS Extindee El Estado de Proteccion Temporal (TPS) para Honduras pr 12 Meses (73KB PDF)
03/30/2006

DHS Announces Publication of Notices in the Federal Register for 12-Month Extensions of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nationals of Honduras and Nicaragua (44KB PDF)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced the publication of Notices in the Federal Register designating a 12-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Honduras and Nicaragua until July 5, 2007.
03/30/2006

President George W. Bush Joins USCIS Director Emilio Gonzalez in Welcoming Newest U.S. Citizens (83KB PDF)
President George W. Bush welcomed thirty new Americans from twenty countries at a naturalization ceremony at the Daughters of American Revolution today.
03/27/2006

USCIS Issues H-1B Guidance (27KB PDF)
USCIS will begin accepting filings for the FY2007 H-1B cap on April 1, 2006.
03/24/2006

USCIS Notifies Employers of Filing Changes (33KB PDF)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced changes to the filing procedure for two popular employer-sponsored immigration forms.
03/24/2006

USCIS Issues Sample H-2B Attestation (84KB PDF)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued today a sample H-2B returning worker attestation for employers to follow when filing petitions including returning H-2B workers.
03/16/2006

USCIS Director Emilio Gonzalez Recognizes Congressman Tom Lantos as an "Outstanding American by Choice" (36KB PDF)
To recognize and honor the outstanding contributions to the United States of naturalized citizen Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), Emilio T. González, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), presented the Congressman with USCIS¿ ¿Outstanding American by Choice¿ certificate.
03/10/2006

February 2006

DHS Announces Temporary Protected Status Extension for El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (27KB PDF)
In a continuing effort to assist El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua in recovering from the natural disasters that affected the Central American region, the Department of Homeland Security has announced a decision to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an additional 12 months for all three countries.
02/23/2006

Fact Sheet: USCIS FY 2007 Budget Request Prioritizes Transformation Efforts and Expanded Employment Eligibility Verification Program (40KB PDF)
02/06/2006

January 2006

Public Notice: USCIS to Decouple Naturalization Applications (29KB PDF)
In order to speed the processing of naturalization cases, USCIS will no longer group naturalization applications (a systems function known as Group Management) unless specifically requested by a family.
01/24/2006

USCIS Reaches H-1B Exemption Cap for Fiscal Year 2006 (43KB PDF)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has received enough H-1B petitions that qualify for the exemption from the H-1B numerical limitations for foreign workers with a U.S.-earned master¿s or higher degree.
01/18/2006

USCIS Issues E-3 Specialty Occupation Worker Guidance (39KB PDF)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued guidance today regarding E-3 nonimmigrant Specialty Occupation Workers.
01/06/2006

USCIS Introduces New Director (27KB PDF)
On January 4, 2006, Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Michael Jackson swore in Dr. Emilio Gonzalez as the new Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
01/05/2006

December 2005

USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of Fiscal Year 2006 (39KB PDF)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has received a sufficient number of petitions to reach the congressionally mandated H-2B cap for the first six months of Fiscal Year 2006 (FY 2006). USCIS is hereby notifying the public that December 15, 2005 is the ¿final receipt date¿ for new H-2B worker petitions requesting employment start dates prior to April 1, 2006.
12/16/2005

Fact Sheet: USCIS Issues Citizenship and Naturalization Facts (36KB PDF)
According to a recent Pew Hispanic Center report, 11.3 million naturalized citizens live in the United States.
12/15/2005

Statement: Receipts Issued from the California Service Center (CSC) (45KB PDF)
Some U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) customers may receive a receipt or transfer notice from the California Service Center (CSC) for cases they filed with local District Offices in the USCIS Western, Central, or Eastern Region or with the National Benefits Center.
12/13/2005

November 2005

Follow-Up Message: USCIS Announces New Address Change Procedures for ABC Class Members (31KB PDF)
On August 5, 2005, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) notified class members of American Baptist Churches v. Thornburgh (ABC) through publication of a notice in the Federal Register that the ABC Project Post Office box in Washington, D.C will close.
11/30/2005

New Address Change Procedures for ABC Class Members (39KB PDF)
11/30/2005

FAQ: Interim Relief for Certain Foreign Academic Students Adversely Affected by Hurricane Katrina (119KB PDF)
On November 25, 2005. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Federal Register Notice, which temporarily suspended the applicability of certain requirements related to on-campus and off-campus employment for a specifically designated group of F-1 students.
11/25/2005

USCIS Reminds Applicants for Adjustment of Status to Obtain Advance Parole Before Holiday Travel Abroad (30KB PDF)
U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) reminds individuals with an application for adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident, an application for relief under section 203 of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA 203), or an asylum application, that they must obtain Advance Parole by filing Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, with USCIS before traveling abroad.
11/02/2005

September 2005

USCIS To Accept DOL Printouts as Temporary Proof of Labor Certification (29KB PDF)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that USCIS Service Centers will immediately begin accepting Department of Labor (DOL) printouts establishing the issuance of a labor certification (either a Form ETA-750 or a Form 9089) along with EB-2 (employment-based immigrant) petitions.
09/29/2005

USCIS Reminds Customers of Revised Fees to Appeal an AAO Decision (31KB PDF)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today reminded its customers that a revised fee structure is now in place for all appeals and motions under the jurisdiction of USCIS¿ Administrative Appeals Office (AAO). Beginning today, anyone wishing to file such an appeal or motion must pay a fee of $385. Federal
09/28/2005

USCIS Announces Fee Adjustments (28KB PDF)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today in the Federal Register a revised fee structure for immigration benefits. The new fee structure becomes effective on October 26, 2005 and will add an average of $10 to each application and petition in order to account for inflation.
09/26/2005

Fact Sheet: Citizenship Day (33KB PDF)
Citizenship Day and Constitution Week is a time for reflection on the rights and responsibilities guaranteed to every citizen by the supreme law of our land, our Constitution.
09/16/2005

USCIS to Welcome New Citizens During Citizenship Day Celebrations (37KB PDF)
More than 2,000 men, women and children will raise their right hands and become America¿s newest citizens during special Citizenship Day ceremonies hosted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) across the United States.
09/13/2005

Fact Sheet: El Salvadoran Temporary Protected Status Re-registration and the Issuance of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) (37KB PDF)
09/09/2005

USCIS Notifies I-90 Applicants of Process Change (46KB PDF)
Certain Applicants must file their applications at a Service Center/National Benefits Center
09/08/2005

Questions and Answers: DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Burundi for 12 Months (61KB PDF)
The Secretary of Homeland Security extended the designation of Burundi for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 12 months, effective November 2, 2005 through November 2, 2006.
09/02/2005

DHS Announces an 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Sudan (48KB PDF)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan until May 2, 2007.
09/02/2005

August 2005

USCIS Welcomes America's Newest Citizens At Sea (98KB PDF)
Twenty-nine active-duty Sailors took the Oath of Allegiance and became America's newest U.S. Citizens during a special ceremony aboard the USS Kitty Hawk on Friday, August 19, 2005.
08/24/2005

Questions and Answers: DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status For Liberia For 12 Months (59KB PDF)
The Secretary of Homeland Security extended the designation of Liberia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 12 months, effective October 1, 2005 through October 1, 2006.
08/16/2005

USCIS Reaches H-1B Cap (44KB PDF)
USCIS announced that it has received enough H-1B petitions to meet the congressionally mandated cap for fiscal year 2006.
08/12/2005

New Address Change Procedures For ABC Class Members (32KB PDF)
USCIS notified class members of American Baptist Churchs v Thornburgh (ABC) that the ABC Project Post Office box will close.
08/05/2005

USCIS Updates Count of FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings

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