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General George Washington joined us on his 291st birthday to welcome 61 at George Washington's Mount Vernon. The new Americans came from 45 countries and took the oath of allegiance together at our first President’s home in honor of . Two of the new citizens serve in the U.S. Army and one serves in the U.S. Marine Corps. Thank you for your service, and we congratulate all for this important achievement!
February is National . The USCIS History Office and Library promotes the study of immigration and citizenship history. The authors of these books consulted our resources. Visit our online library catalog for access to materials including photos, newsletters, and full-text agency reports dating back to 1892: https://eosfcweb01.eosfc-intl.net/U95007/OPAC/Index.aspx
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: When mailing a form, do not send an original document unless the filing instructions specifically ask for it. Instead, send a legible photocopy. Original documents that are not required may be destroyed.
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The public comment period on the proposed Fee Rule has been extended to March 13, 2023. USCIS encourages public comment on this proposed rule.
To comment, please visit Regulations.gov and type “Docket No. USCIS-2021-0010” in the search bar and follow the prompts to submit comments.
To learn more, visit: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-issues-proposed-rule-to-adjust-certain-immigration-and-naturalization-fees
Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees.
To celebrate Presidents’ Day, we welcomed 50 at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. As they took the oath of allegiance, the new Americans stood among exhibits telling the story of President Clinton’s life and the Clinton presidency. Special venues like this for naturalization ceremonies highlight the importance of American history and the principles of American democracy for our newest citizens. Congratulations to all!
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USCIS is expediting asylum applications for Afghan nationals paroled under Operation Allies Welcome. To better assist applicants, we created a video with information on how to apply.
For more information and to view the video, visit:
Alert: If you are filing Form I-130 on behalf of your Afghan national relative whose
Employees at our Tampa field office had the honor to meet two special people recently. 102-year-old Maria and 98-year-old Aida are both from Cuba and took the oath of allegiance to become . They proved you are never too old to start a new chapter and become an American. They both expressed a love for their country of choice, and we send a very special congratulations to these women!
USCIS is clarifying policy guidance regarding the period of time that USCIS may approve the duration of employment authorization for F-1 nonimmigrants who are work authorized under the Special Student Relief provisions.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the validity period of employment authorization for F-1 nonimmigrant students experiencing severe economic hardship due to emergent circumstances (also known as special student relief (SSR)) wh...
Beware of scam websites claiming to be affiliated with USCIS that offer step-by-step guidance on completing a USCIS application, petition, or request. Make sure the website always ends in .gov and is affiliated with official websites including,
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This week, on Feb. 19, in 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced evacuation and incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially rescinded and publicly criticized the order, and last year President Joe Biden declared a Day of Remembrance on its eightieth anniversary.
“I have always believed that great nations do not ignore their most painful moments—they confront them with honesty, and in doing so, learn from them and grow stronger as a result,” President Biden declared.
To learn more, visit the US National Archives’ Japanese American Internment page. https://www.archives.gov/news/topics/japanese-american-internment
Are you a HBCU junior, senior, or recent graduate? Come visit our New Orleans team this week (Feb. 23 & 24) at the career fair to learn more about USCIS career opportunities.
To learn more and register, visit: https://hbculegacybowl.com/career-fair/
USCIS and our officials will never ask you to transfer money to an individual. We do not accept Western Union, MoneyGram, PayPal, or gift cards as payment for fees.
In addition, we will never ask you to pay fees to a person on the phone or by email.
Don’t become a victim of immigration scams! If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or an accredited
The E-Verify Enrollment Checklist is a great way to enroll with ease. Have your business take advantage of it today: https://www.e-verify.gov/employers/enrolling-in-e-verify/enrollment-checklist
USCIS invites you to join us for our next refugee processing quarterly engagement on March 15, from 2-3 p.m. ET. These quarterly engagements provide regular updates and address questions from stakeholders.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | 2-3 p.m. Eastern. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is pleased to invite yo
As we celebrate to honor all who've led this country, we also celebrate the work they’ve done to support the USCIS mission and uphold America’s promise as a nation of welcome and possibility with fairness, integrity, and respect for all we serve.
USCIS welcomed nearly 600 , including several U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) service members, during a special naturalization ceremony at San Diego's The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The beautiful waterfront venue served as the perfect backdrop for the last step in their naturalization journey. Congratulations!
In honor of , USCIS remembers Charles Lewis Reason (1818-1893), the child of immigrants from Haiti and Guadeloupe. Reason was a mathematics prodigy; he started his teaching career at age 14. He later became the first African American professor in an integrated U.S. university, fought for the abolition of slavery, and helped lead the movement for integration of the New York City Public Schools.
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Did you know that all of our E-Verify webinars are free? Our online learning sessions are provided to you at no charge. Find the ones you like and we'll see you there!
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USCIS was honored to join the Department of Homeland Security in welcoming two U.S. Army veterans as during a special naturalization ceremony at our San Diego field office. This momentous milestone is the beginning of their journey as new Americans where they now enjoy the rights they helped so valiantly protect during their military service as immigrants. Their naturalization was made possible by the Immigrant Military Members and Veterans Initiative (IMMVI). To learn more about naturalization through service and the IMMVI program, visit: https://www.uscis.gov/military/military
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provides a pathway for displaced Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members who are outside the U.S. For more information or if you have questions on how to apply, check out these resources to help get you started. https://uscis.gov/humanitarian/uniting-for-ukraine
: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined us for a special naturalization ceremony in recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science at the SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. During the ceremony we welcomed 36 who are all women working in fields. Congratulations to all!
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Calling all HBCU juniors, seniors, and recent graduates. We invite you to join us on Feb. 23 & 24 at the career fair to learn more about careers with USCIS. To learn more and register, visit: https://www.hbculegacybowl.com/career-fair/
Beware of misleading offers of support for Uniting for Ukraine & Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans & Venezuelans from people posing as USCIS officials. USCIS officials will never reach out through social media channels offering support.
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We have updated how we calculate the age of child beneficiaries for immigrant visas under the Child Status Protection Act. Among other things, this will prevent some child beneficiaries from aging out of child status and allow them to adjust status with their parents.
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to update when an immigrant visa number “becomes available” for the purpose of calculating a noncitizen’s age in certain situations under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA).
: Registration for TPS does not prevent an individual from applying for or maintaining a nonimmigrant status, such as F-1 academic student. To learn more about TPS, visit: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status
This we can’t help but think back on this super sweet Valentine’s Day naturalization ceremony that took place in Tampa three years ago. We hope the 29 couples that became that day enjoy the anniversary of their citizenship!
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The Department of Homeland Security announced information on how nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, and their immediate family members, may request to come to the U.S. in a safe and orderly way.
To learn more about the processes and how to avoid scams, visit:
https://www.uscis.gov/CHNV
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To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we proudly welcomed 36 at the SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art today. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined us in welcoming the new Americans who are all women working in fields.
They came from 17 countries and stood together to take the oath of allegiance among a remarkable collection of painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, design, and media arts. Diego Rivera’s “Pan American Unity” mural was a stunning backdrop for this special moment.
A big congratulations to all!
When filing Form I-485, you must submit all required initial evidence and supporting documentation listed in the form instructions. Although you are not required to submit Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, at the same time, filing them together may save time. Providing all of this information at the time of filing helps avoid delays!
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Save time by filing all required initial evidence and supporting documentation listed under the “Checklist of Required Initial Evidence” heading at the same time you file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. USCIS officials will NEVER reach out through social media platforms. USCIS will only contact you through official government channels. Report questionable users on the social media platform.
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: In most cases, you can use myUSCIS to submit all required supporting evidence. Submitting online will upload your documents instantly, save you the postage fee, and allow your case to be processed quicker. You can also use myUSCIS to check your case status. Get started today: https://my.uscis.gov/
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Tomorrow is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. In honor of the day, USCIS recognizes Dr. Gerty Cori. Born in Prague, she earned her M.D. in 1920 and moved to the U.S. two years later. In 1928, she became a . Dr. Cori and her husband Dr. Carl Cori spent decades researching how the body converts carbohydrates into energy, and they shared the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1947.
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If you are a current or former #ServiceMember applying for naturalization, you will need to submit Form N-426 verifying your military service. Check out our video with helpful tips for filing this form. #VeteransDay
Since 2002, we've naturalized more than 148,000 U.S. service members, both at home and abroad. If you serve in the U.S. military, but are not yet a citizen, you may be eligible to obtain citizenship through your service. Learn more: https://www.uscis.gov/military #VeteransDay
#USCISAnswers: Changing your address with the U.S. Postal Service will not change your address with USCIS. Please update your information with both USCIS and USPS. If you change your address online, you will receive confirmation within 15 days. More info: https://www.uscis.gov/addresschange
We’ve had an amazing #ConstitutionWeek celebrating citizenship by welcoming 21,000 #NewUSCitizens in 335 naturalization ceremonies across the country. Here is a look back at these special ceremonies. Congratulations to all of our new Americans!
U.S. service members, veterans and their families may be eligible for certain immigration benefits in recognition of their important sacrifices. Specifically, veterans and current service members may be eligible to become U.S. citizens through naturalization under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. These provisions reduce or eliminate certain general requirements for naturalization, including the requirements for the applicant to have resided in and been physically present in the United States for a specific period of time before naturalizing. If you think you may be eligible for citizenship through service, visit our resource page to learn more: https://www.uscis.gov/military
#FilingTipFriday: Ready to file a form with USCIS? First – check to see if the form is available for online filing. Online filing is the easiest and most secure way to file to file. Learn more and get started today: www.uscis.gov/forms
Do you recognize the national parks in these pictures? USCIS partners with the National Park Service to host #NewUSCitizen ceremonies. Happy 105th birthday to our beautiful national parks, and congratulations to all who’ve been naturalized at these beautiful locations.
By filing your immigration form online, you can be sure that your form is submitted faster than by mail and that you’re providing the necessary info and payment. Not sure where to start? Watch our video and create your USCIS online account today. To learn more, visit: https://www.uscis.gov/file-online/how-to-create-a-uscis-online-account
Do you have a question about your immigration case? Please do not post personal information about yourself or someone else through comments on our social media pages. If you think you're a victim of immigration fraud, find out where to report it here: www.uscis.gov/report-fraud
#FilingTipFriday: If you’re ready to send your form, make sure you use the correct address! Mailing addresses vary depending on the form you're filing and why you are filing. Pay close attention to the filing instructions to ensure you use the correct address. To learn more, visit: www.uscis.gov/forms
Do you have a question about your immigration case? Please do not post personal information about yourself or someone else through comments on our social media pages. If you think you're a victim of immigration fraud, find out where to report it here: www.uscis.gov/report-fraud
Do you have a question about your immigration case? Please do not post personal information about yourself or someone else through comments on our social media pages. If you think you're a victim of immigration fraud, find out where to report it here: www.uscis.gov/report-fraud
#MotivationMonday: If you’ve been thinking about becoming a #NewUSCitizen, there’s no better time than now! We hope this look back at our #IndependenceDay ceremonies gives you the motivation you need to submit your N-400, so you can join the more 9,400 #NewUSCitizens we naturalized last week. If you’re ready to take the first step in your citizenship journey, create an online account today. You’ll be able to file your N-400 online, have instant access to the notices we send you, and you'll be able to send us messages about your case through a secure inbox. Get started: https://myaccount.uscis.gov/
“There is no more noble, or selfless calling than the calling to serve in our armed forces. By the fact that you have done so, before you were even U.S. citizens, speaks of your extraordinary commitment to those principles & values that make our country great and speaks to your extraordinary patriotism.” - Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas ICYMI, Secretary Mayorkas joined us today to help welcome 22 U.S. Army soldiers and 3 #USArmy spouses stationed overseas. It was a great way to kickoff #FourthofJuly weekend!
Since 2002, we've naturalized more than 139,000 U.S. #ServiceMembers, both at home and abroad. Tomorrow, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas will join us as we add to that number and welcome 22 U.S. Army soldiers and 3 #USArmy spouses as #NewUSCitizens. U.S. service members, veterans and their families may be eligible for certain immigration benefits in recognition of their important sacrifices. Specifically, veterans and current service members may be eligible to become U.S. citizens through naturalization under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. These provisions reduce or eliminate certain general requirements for naturalization, including the requirements for the applicant to have resided in and been physically present in the United States for a specific period of time before naturalizing. If you think you may be eligible for citizenship through service, visit our resource page to learn more: https://www.uscis.gov/military
American flags waving, proud smiles, and teary eyes – it couldn’t get much better than this for 25 #NewUSCitizens during a #WorldRefugeeDay naturalization ceremony in LA. We were honored to have LA District Director Anna Chau lead the ceremony. As a refugee herself, the ceremony was particularly special for Ana. At the ceremony, she was the first to welcome these new citizens, many of whom are also refugees. Congrats to all and thank you for allowing us to be part of this special moment!
Join USCIS and a very special guest for a naturalization ceremony in honor of World Refugee Day. We will welcome 51 #NewUSCitizens from 26 countries at the New-York Historical Society, the oldest museum in New York City.
This #FlagDay, start your journey to citizenship by creating an online account. You can file your N-400 online, have instant access to the notices we send you & you'll be able to send us messages about your case through a secure inbox. Get started: https://myaccount.uscis.gov/
#FilingTipFriday: Forms that file on paper with us may require several signatures. Our forms have multiple places to sign and may require other signatures, especially if you’re filing forms with someone else. Don't let an unsigned form delay your case – Please review the form instructions to ensure you sign the forms correctly. To learn more, visit: www.uscis.gov/forms
There was no better way to christen the new USCIS headquarters than with a naturalization ceremony! Last week we had the honor of hosting our very first naturalization ceremony at our new headquarters and welcome 19 #NewUSCitizens from 17 countries. In honor of #AAPIHM we also presented two Outstanding Americans by Choice recognitions. If you missed it, here’s a highlight from the special day.
U.S. service members, veterans, and their families may be eligible for certain immigration benefits in recognition of their important sacrifices. Specifically, veterans and current service members may be eligible to become U.S. citizens through naturalization under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. These provisions reduce or eliminate certain general requirements for naturalization, including the requirements for the applicant to have resided in and been physically present in the United States for a specific period of time before naturalizing. If you think you may be eligible for citizenship through service, visit our resource page to learn more: https://www.uscis.gov/military #MilitaryAppreciationMonth
We understand your time is valuable and it’s why we have expanded our online resources to help save you time and unnecessary trips to the office. We are committed to continue to make more forms available for online filing. You can check your cases status online at any time for any form you may have filed by mail or electronically. Still unsure about creating an online account? Learn more about how to create one and the many benefits that come with filing online by visiting: https://www.uscis.gov/file-online/benefits-of-a-uscis-online-account #FilingTipFriday
Watch LIVE as we help welcome 19 #NewUSCitizens during a special naturalization ceremony in observance of #AAPIHM. This is the first ceremony we’ve had the privilege of hosting at the new USCIS Headquarters and we could not be more excited!
To help make things easier for those pursuing citizenship, we’ve made Form N-400 available for online filing. Filing online allows you to access everything you need in one place and takes the guesswork out of where to send your forms. You’ll receive an immediate receipt, have instant access to notices we send and be able to send us messages about your case through a secure inbox. Begin your road to citizenship by creating an online account and filing your N-400 online today: https://myaccount.uscis.gov/
What an incredible moment to witness! Steve Hilton from the Fox News talk show The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton joined 30 people from 12 nations at the San Francisco field office to become #NewUSCitizens. They each have their own story, but they walked away as one nation today. Congratulations to all, and thank you for allowing us to be part of this momentous occasion.
U.S. service members, veterans and their families may be eligible for certain immigration benefits in recognition of their important sacrifices. Specifically, veterans and current service members may be eligible to become U.S. citizens through naturalization under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. These provisions reduce or eliminate certain general requirements for naturalization, including the requirements for the applicant to have resided in and been physically present in the United States for a specific period of time before naturalizing. If you think you may be eligible for citizenship through service, visit our resource page to learn more: https://www.uscis.gov/military
This #FilingTipFriday we want to ensure you send us the correct version of your form and avoid any possible delays. If you choose to mail your form, you can find the most recent edition and instructions on our forms webpage: www.uscis.gov/forms. You can also check the website to see which forms are available for online filing. Online filing allows us to receive your forms more quickly and provides you with an automatic receipt.
Watch LIVE as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas helps welcome 39 #NewUSCitizens during a naturalization ceremony at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
Creating a USCIS online account gives you a convenient and secure way to track the status of any pending USCIS #immigration form. You can communicate with us through a secure inbox and respond online to requests for evidence. Learn how to get started: https://www.uscis.gov/file-online/how-to-create-a-uscis-online-account
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