Press Room

January, 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 (31KB 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

DHS Announces 12-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Burundi (49KB PDF)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a 12-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burundi until November 2, 2006.
09/02/2005

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)
08/16/2005

DHS Announces 12-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Liberia (48KB PDF)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a 12-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Liberia until October 1, 2006.
08/16/2005

DHS Announces 12-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Liberia (48KB PDF)
08/16/2005

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