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Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman: Maria Odom
Maria Odom was appointed Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman for the Department of Homeland Security by Secretary Janet Napolitano in September 2012.
Immigration and Citizenship Services
Celebrating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Today, I was honored to join 225 individuals, representing 69 different nations, as they took the Oath of Allegiance to become U.S. citizens at the National Archives, in the heart of our nation’s capital. We also honored the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution and recognize the rights and freedoms it guarantees.
USCIS Comienza a Aceptar Formularios de Consideración de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia
El Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy que efectivo inmediatamente comenzará a aceptar solicitudes de Consideración de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia.
USCIS Publishes Forms For Consideration Of Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals
Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) submitted a Federal Register notice announcing new forms and instructions to allow individuals to request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals from USCIS.
Written testimony of ICE for a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and Border Security hearing titled “Strengthening the Integrity of the Student Visa System by Preventing and Detecting Sham Educational Institutions”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations National Security Investigations Division Assistant Director John Woods addresses the Student and Exchange Visitor Program and the findings of the recently released report by the Government Accountability Office entitled “Student and Exchange Visitor Program: DHS Needs to Assess Risks and Strengthen Oversight Functions.”
Written testimony of USCIS for a House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement hearing titled “The Aftermath of Fraud by Immigration Attorneys”
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate Associate Director Sarah Kendall addresses USCIS’ process for reviewing cases associated with attorneys and preparers suspected or convicted of immigration fraud.
Written testimony of ICE for a House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement hearing titled “The Aftermath of Fraud by Immigration Attorneys”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations Transnational Crime and Public Safety Division Deputy Assistant Director Waldemar Rodriguez addresses the efforts of ICE to thwart benefit fraud, ICE’s investigation into the Earl David Law Firm in New York, and other large-scale investigations of immigration benefit fraud facilitators.
Eligibility for Deferred Action
Those who demonstrate that they meet the criteria may be eligible to receive deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal.
Secretary Napolitano Announces Deferred Action Process for Young People Who Are Low Enforcement Priorities
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced that effective immediately, certain young people who were brought to the United States as young children, do not present a risk to national security or public safety, and meet several key criteria will be considered for relief from removal from the country or from entering into removal proceedings. Those who demonstrate that they meet the criteria will be eligible to receive deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal, and will be eligible to apply for work authorization.
USCIS and the Smithsonian Institution Launch Preparing for the Oath
This morning, against the backdrop of the original Star-Spangled Banner, I had the privilege of participating in a naturalization ceremony at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History.
My colleagues and I, along with hundreds of visitors to the museum, were honored to welcome America’s newest citizens and congratulate them as they begin their lives as U.S. citizens.
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