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USCIS Houston Offices Remain Closed Due to Hurricane Ike
September 22, 2008 - USCIS announced today that four of its offices in the Houston area will remain closed for business until further notice.

Status of USCIS' Houston Offices
September 19, 2008 - While the Houston Field Office remains closed due to Hurricane Ike recovery efforts, the Houston Asylum Office and two Application Support Centers have reopened. The Naturalization ceremony scheduled for Sept. 24 has been cancelled.

Citizenship Day: An Opportunity to Reflect
September 17, 2008 Jonathan “Jock” Scharfen USCIS Acting Director Leadership Journal entry