USCIS Academy

The USCIS Academy is committed to cultivating the next generation of USCIS employees, managers and leaders. It plays a critical role in developing a highly educated and professional workforce equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for USCIS to deliver its critical mission, confront complex national security challenges, provide excellent customer service, and operate effectively.

The USCIS Academy is a core part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) University System and focuses on five fundamental objectives:

• Build immigration expertise
• Foster a culture that honors public service
• Emphasize the significance of national security and public safety
• Underscore the human consequences of every decision
• Cultivate the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct