August 2008
USCIS realiza cambios en las instrucciones para someter peticiones de remoción de condiciones en la residencia Los usuarios deberán someter una nueva versión del formulario I-751 en los Centros de Servicio al Usuario de California o Vermont. 08/27/2008
Direct Mail Program Adds Forms I-800 and I-800A 08/26/2008
USCIS Revises Filing Instructions for Petitions to Remove Conditions on Residence Customers Will Use New Version of Form I-751 and File with the California or Vermont Service Center 08/25/2008
USCIS Reminds Customers - Use Correct Edition of Form I-765 to Request Employment Authorization 08/18/2008
USCIS Proposes Changes to Improve the H-2B Temporary Non-agricultural Worker Program 08/15/2008
USCIS PROPOSES CHANGES TO IMPROVE THE H-2B TEMPORARY NON-AGRICULTURAL WORKER PROGRAM (46KB PDF) WASHINGTON¿U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today a series of proposed rule changes that will streamline procedures for hiring workers under the H-2B program. 08/15/2008
Q & A: USCIS Announces 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Nationals of Sudan Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) Extended through May 2, 2009 08/14/2008
USCIS Announces 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Nationals of Sudan 08/14/2008
USCIS Establishes Genealogy Program Fee-for-Service Program Replaces Lengthy FOIA Process 08/13/2008
USCIS Updates Projected Naturalization Processing Times 08/11/2008
USCIS Informs The Public That New Passport Card Is Acceptable For Employment Eligibility Verification 08/08/2008
July 2008
USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of Fiscal Year 2009 07/30/2008
USCIS in Los Angeles Reaches Out to Its Customers Affected by Earthquake and Aftershocks 07/29/2008
USCIS Harlingen Office Closes Closure Due to Hurricane Dolly 07/28/2008
Questions & Answers: Changes to the Tuberculosis and Vaccination Requirements Required for Adjustment of Status 07/24/2008
USCIS Harlingen Office Closes Due to Hurricane Dolly 07/22/2008
USCIS Seeks Comments On Draft Pamphlet For Immigrant Victims Pamphlet Explains Legal Rights and Protections for Immigrant Fiancé(e)s and Spouses 07/22/2008
USCIS Clarifies Fee Exemption Eligibility for the Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility (Form I-601) 07/21/2008
USCIS Extends Validity Period of Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for Refugees Initial document will be good for two years upon admission to the U.S. 07/11/2008
USCIS Continues Suspension of Premium Processing Service 07/09/2008
USCIS Announces New Special Immigrant Visa for Certain Iraqi Nationals Who Worked for the U.S. Government 07/09/2008
USCIS Biometric Changes for Re-entry Permits and Refugee Travel Documents 07/08/2008
June 2008
USCIS Launches Online Service to Check Status of FOIA Requests 06/30/2008
USCIS Revises Instructions On Where To Submit Applications Previously Processed By Its Tijuana Field Office 06/27/2008
USCIS To Close Its Tijuana Field Office On July 3, 2008 Will Stop Accepting Applications Beginning June 20 06/18/2008
USCIS To Close Its Hong Kong Field Office On August 29, 2008 Will Stop Accepting Applications Beginning June 23 06/18/2008
Court Grants Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement in Northwest Immigrants Rights Project v. USCIS 06/16/2008
USCIS In Des Moines Re-Opens After Evacuation Last Friday 06/16/2008
USCIS in Des Moines Reaches Out To Its Customers Affected By Flooding and Severe Weather 06/13/2008
Fact Sheet: USCIS to Issue Two-Year Employment Authorization Documents (EADS) New EADs Limited to Certain Individuals Who Have Applied for LPR Status 06/12/2008
USCIS to Issue Two-Year Employment Authorization Documents New EADs Limited to Certain Individuals Who Have Applied for LPR Status 06/12/2008
Fact Sheet: USCIS Offers Premium Processing Service for Certain Form I-140 Petitions Starting June 16, 2008 06/11/2008
USCIS to Offer Premium Processing for Certain Form I-140 Petitions Service Begins June 16, 2008 06/11/2008
USCIS Clarifies Language in Form I-751 Transfer Notices Sent to Petitioners Current Notice May Be Interpreted as USCIS Granting Approval for Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence 06/05/2008
USCIS Centralizes Initial Naturalization Application Processing Change to Increase Efficiency and Improve Customer Service 06/05/2008
Questions and Answers: Expedited Processing Available for Certain Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries SSI Beneficiaries can request expedited processing of Forms I-485 and N-400 06/05/2008
May 2008
USCIS Naturalizes First Military Spouse Overseas Frankfurt Ceremony Marks Military Spouse Appreciation Month 05/30/2008
Update: USCIS Moves Lockbox to New Site in Chicago Private Courier Deliveries Automatically Forwarded For 90 Days - Does Not Affect U.S. Mail 05/30/2008
Update: USCIS Implements Required DNA Testing for Vietnamese Adoptions Vietnamese law authorizing adoptions between U.S. and Vietnam to expire on September 1, 2008 05/29/2008
Q and A: USCIS Implements Required DNA Testing for Vietnamese Adoptions 05/29/2008
USCIS Modifies Application for Temporary Protected Status Previous Versions of Form I-821 Will Be Accepted Until June 26, 2008 05/28/2008
USCIS to Revise Filing Instructions for Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence Form I-751 to be filed with the California or Vermont Service Centers 05/23/2008
Supplemental Questions & Answers: Extension of Optional Training Program for Qualified Students Rule Expands "Cap-Gap" Relief for Students with Pending H-1B Petitions 05/23/2008
USCIS Settles Kaplan Class Action SSI Beneficiaries can request expedited processing of Forms I-485 and N-400 05/15/2008
Questions and Answers: USCIS Issues Revised Guidance on the Applicability of the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) 05/06/2008
USCIS Announces a Proposal to Increase Periods of Stay for TN Professional Workers From Canada or Mexico Period of Admission for TN Workers to Increase From One to Three Years 05/06/2008
Statement for the Record: E-Verify For a hearing on "Employment Eligibility Verification Systems and Potential Impacts on SSA's Ability to Serve Retirees, People with Disabilities, and Workers" before the House Ways and Means Committee, Subcommittee on Social Security 05/06/2008
USCIS Issues Revised Guidance on Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Policy changes toward aliens who had aged out prior to enactment of the CSPA 05/06/2008
USCIS Announces Enhancements to E-Verify Program Improvements Will Focus on Decreasing Mismatch Rates for Naturalized Citizens 05/05/2008
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