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News

Official releases are presented with the most recent at the top. 

This page can be found at http://www.uscis.gov/news


November 2011

USCIS Reminds Haitians to Follow Late Filing Instructions for TPS
11/18/2011

Temporary Protected Status Extended for Hondurans
Re-registration Opens Nov. 4, 2011
11/04/2011

Temporary Protected Status Extended for Nicaraguans
Re-registration Opens Nov. 4, 2011
11/04/2011

18-Month Extension of Honduras and Nicaragua for Temporary Protected Status
11/03/2011


October 2011

USCIS Redesigns Employment Authorization Document and Certificate of Citizenship to Enhance Security and Combat Fraud
State-of-the-art technology will deter counterfeiting, obstruct tampering, and facilitate quick and accurate authentication
10/25/2011

USCIS Improves Processing for Naturalization and Citizenship Forms
Enhancements to Streamline Processing Begin Oct. 30, 2011
10/19/2011

DHS Announces 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Sudan and Designation for South Sudan
Current TPS Beneficiaries Also Granted Automatic Extension of Work Authorization
10/13/2011

Transcript: Press Conference: USCIS Announces "Entrepreneurs in Residence" Initiative, Oct. 11, 2011 (42KB PDF)
10/11/2011

USCIS Announces "Entrepreneurs in Residence" Initiative
Agency focuses on fully realizing the job-creating potential of current immigration law
10/11/2011


September 2011

USCIS Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Rule Impacting Certain Pending Immigrant Investor (EB-5) Applications
09/27/2011

Secretary Napolitano and Secretary Salazar Lead Naturalization Ceremony with USCIS Director Mayorkas
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Honored as an Outstanding American by Choice
09/23/2011

USCIS Announces FY 2011 Grant Recipients During Constitution Week
Funding to Support Citizenship Preparation Programs in 27 States and the District of Columbia
09/21/2011

USCIS Announces FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program Recipients $9 Million Awarded to Expand Citizenship Preparation Programs for Permanent Residents
Fact Sheet

$9 Million Awarded to Expand Citizenship Preparation Programs for Permanent Residents
09/21/2011

Relief Provided to Thousands of Victims of Crimes
USCIS Achieves Significant Milestone - Approves 10,000 U-Visa Petitions for Second Straight Year
09/19/2011

USCIS to Welcome More Than 27,000 New Citizens During Annual Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Celebration
09/16/2011

CNMI Transitional Worker Classification
Questions and Answers

09/07/2011

USCIS Publishes CNMI Transitional Worker Final Rule
Allows Eligible Employers to Petition for Foreign Workers Living in the CNMI
09/07/2011

USCIS Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Amend Special Immigrant Juvenile Regulations
09/06/2011


August 2011

DHS Publishes Business Transformation Regulation
First in Series of Regulations Designed to Facilitate Electronic Filing and Handling of USCIS Benefit Requests
08/29/2011

Deferred Enforced Departure Extended for Liberians
USCIS Automatically Extends Validity of Employment Authorization Documents
08/16/2011

USCIS Launches Spanish-Language Version of E-Verify Self Check
Online Service Also Expands to 16 Additional States
08/15/2011

USCIS Centralizes Filing of Form I-130
Improved Process for Petitioners Abroad will Increase Efficiency and Flexibility
08/15/2011

N-400 Priority Processing for Certain Non-Citizen SSI Recipients
08/12/2011

USCIS Reminds Eligible Nationals of Haiti to File for Temporary Protected Status
08/12/2011

Secretary Napolitano Announces Initiatives to Promote Startup Enterprises and Spur Job Creation
DHS Press Release dated August 2, 2011
08/02/2011

Transcript: Press Conference on Initiatives to Promote Startup Enterprised and Spur Job Creation, Aug. 2, 2011 (50KB PDF)
Moderator: Edna Ruano, Chief, Office of Communications U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
08/02/2011


July 2011

USCIS Launches Web Page with New Data Reports
Initial Posting Includes Naturalization and Adjustment of Status Performance Data
07/18/2011

The Agreement between the United States of America and the Russian Federation Regarding Cooperation in Adoption of Children
Fact Sheet and QA

07/13/2011

USCIS Announces End of Parole Program in Moscow
Update

07/12/2011


June 2011

USCIS to Welcome More Than 24,000 New Citizens During Fourth of July Celebrations
06/30/2011

2011 Independence Day Naturalization Ceremonies
06/28/2011

USCIS and Mississippi Implement New E-Verify Tool to Combat Fraud
Improves Accuracy and Integrity of E-Verify by Validating Driver's License Data
06/13/2011

USCIS Celebrates Flag Day 2011 with Special Naturalization Ceremonies
06/10/2011

National Initiative to Combat Immigration Services Scams
DHS, DOJ and FTC Collaborate with State and Local Partners in Unprecedented Effort
06/09/2011


May 2011

USCIS Launches Citizenship Public Education and Awareness Initiative
National Effort will Highlight Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities
05/25/2011

USCIS Proposes Significant Enhancements to EB-5 Visa Processing to Help America Win the Future
Actions Will Streamline Program Designed to Create Jobs
05/19/2011

18-Month Extension and Re-designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status
Update

05/19/2011

USCIS Launches I-9 Central on USCIS.gov
New Online Resource Provides Enhanced, Easy-to-Access Guidance for Employers and Employees
05/13/2011

USCIS Improves Delivery of Immigration Documents through Secure Mail Initiative
Partnership with USPS Enables Customers to Track Delivery of Immigration Documents
05/02/2011


April 2011

USCIS Issues Final Rule on Employment Eligibility Verification Form
Final Rule Adopts Interim Rule Improving Integrity of Form I-9 Process
04/14/2011

USCIS Continues to Accept FY 2012 H-1B Petitions
04/08/2011


March 2011

USCIS Reminds Grant Applicants of April 1 Deadline
Applicants for Citizenship Preparation and Integration Funds Must File Electronically
03/30/2011

Transcript: Press Conference on E-Verify Self Check (47KB PDF)
03/22/2011

Secretary Napolitano Announces Launch of E-Verify Self Check
Online Tool Allows Workers to Check Their Own Employment Eligibility Status
03/21/2011

USCIS to Start Accepting H-1B Petitions for FY 2012 on April 1, 2011
03/18/2011

USCIS Reminds Japanese Nationals Impacted by Recent Disaster of Available Immigration Benefits
03/17/2011

H-1B Cap Exemptions Based on Relation or Affiliation
03/16/2011

USCIS Seeks Public Comments on New Prevailing Wage Rates for H-2B Construction Workers in Guam
03/16/2011

USCIS Will Offer Protection for Victims of Human Trafficking and Other Violations
03/11/2011

Salvadorans Provided With Interim Employment Authorization Documents
03/08/2011




Last updated: 03/17/2010