Official information releases are presented with the most recent information at the top of the page. The following types of information releases are contained in this section. Public information releases (press releases, fact sheets, etc.) sorted by topic Official USCIS News Releases describing agency events and programmatic announcements of national, regional and local interest USCIS Updates keep customers and stakeholders aware of routine programmatic changes such as forms updates, filing location changes and visa caps Q&As help anticipate applicants’ questions regarding a particular issues USCIS Fact Sheets outlining the details of a significant programmatic change or announcement.
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November, 2009
USCIS Standardizes Process for Accommodating Customers with Disabilities 11/19/2009
133 Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Become U.S. Citizens in Afganistan USCIS Officer Reunites with Former Refugee during Ceremony to Honor Veterans 11/13/2009
USCIS Welcomes 157 New U.S. Citizens during Ceremony in Iraq Veterans Day Ceremony Honors all who Serve in the U.S. Armed Forces 11/13/2009
Update: USCIS Extends Grace Period for Accepting Previous Version of the Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative Form 11/09/2009
USCIS Launches Informational Video on the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program 11/06/2009
USCIS Update: Temporary Acceptance of H-1B Petitions Without Department of Labor Certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) 11/05/2009
USCIS Revises Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record 11/01/2009
Questions and Answers: 2009 Update to the Tuberculosis Screening Required for Adjustment of Status 11/01/2009
October, 2009
Questions and Answers: Transitional Worker Program for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) 10/27/2009
Public Charge Fact Sheet 10/27/2009
Update: USCIS Amends Immigration Regulations Relating to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Program Allows Eligible Employers to Petition for Non-Resident Workers in CNMI 10/27/2009
Questions and Answers: USCIS Amends Immigration Regulations Relating to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) 10/27/2009
USCIS Establishes Transitional Worker Program for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Program Allows Eligible Employers to Petition for Non-Resident Workers in CNMI 10/27/2009
USCIS Update: USCIS Revises Form I-601, Application for Waiver 10/21/2009
Navy Hosts USCIS Naturalization Ceremony for Nine Sailors Aboard a Ship Underway in the Pacific Ocean 10/19/2009
USCIS Reminds Applicants for Travel Documents to Apply Early 10/19/2009
Fact Sheet: USCIS Reminds Applicants for Travel Documents to Apply Early 10/19/2009
USCIS Clarifies Requirements for Agents Filing as Petitioners for the O and P Visa Classification Factsheet 10/07/2009
Update: USCIS Clarifies Requirements for Agents Filing as Petitioners for the O and P Visa Classifications 10/07/2009
USCIS Update: Change of Filing Location for Form I-600 and I-600A 10/06/2009
USCIS Update: Change of Filing Location for Forms I-800 and I-800A 10/06/2009
USCIS Update: USCIS Announces Publication of New Notice of Entry of Appearance forms for Attorneys or Accredited Representatives 10/02/2009
September, 2009
USCIS Naturalization Test to Become Fully Implemented All Citizenship Applicants to take the New Test Beginning Oct. 1 09/30/2009
Fact Sheet: USCIS.gov - What's Next Future Website Enhancements 09/25/2009
Fact Sheet: USCIS.gov Key Features Then and Now 09/25/2009
Fact Sheet: USCIS.gov 'Where to Start' A More Customer-centric Homepage 09/25/2009
Sunset Date to Affect Regional Center Proposals under the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program Certain Form I-526 Petitions and Form I-485 Application Affected 09/25/2009
USCIS to Naturalize More Than 8000 Citizenship Candidates on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day 09/25/2009
Fact Sheet: USCIS.gov 'E-Notification Capability' 09/24/2009
Fact Sheet: USCIS.gov 'My Case Status' Enhanced Customer Service Tools 09/24/2009
Questions & Answers: USCIS.gov Redesign 09/24/2009
Fact Sheet: USCIS.gov Redesign Highlights A More Customer-centric Website 09/24/2009
Fact Sheet: USCIS.gov 'National Dashboard' National and Local Processing Volumes and Trends 09/24/2009
Secretary Napolitano and USCIS Director Mayorkas Launch Redesigned Website 09/22/2009
USCIS Naturalizes 98 New Citizens in Japan; Ceremony Includes 40 Spouses and Two Children of Members of U.S. Armed Forces 09/18/2009
USCIS Selects Recipients for the FY 2009 Citizenship Grant Program $1.2 Million in Awards to Expand the Number of Citizenship Preparation Programs for LPRs 09/17/2009
USCIS Awards $1.2 Million for Citizenship Grant Program 13 Community-Based Organizations to Receive FY 2009 Funding 09/17/2009
Interim Employment Authorization Documents Provided for Nationals of El Salvador 09/16/2009
Proposed Rule Related to E-2 Nonimmigrant Status for Aliens in the CNMI with Long-Term Investor Status 09/14/2009
USCIS Proposes Investor Program for the CNMI Proposal Provides Status for Eligible Long-Term Investors in the CNMI During Transition Period 09/14/2009
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day 09/10/2009
E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule Effective Today 09/08/2009
Federal Contractors Required to Use E-Verify Beginning Sept. 8, 2009 Effective Sept. 8, 2009, federal contractors and subcontractors will be required to use the E-Verify system to verify their employees' eligibility to work in the United States 09/01/2009
August, 2009
Clarification Regarding H-2B Petitions Filed by Certain Associations on Behalf of Their Members USCIS would like to clarify to associations and their members certain regulatory requirements for filing petitions for H-2B classification on behalf of foreign workers. 08/28/2009
USCIS Update: Expiration Date of Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 08/27/2009
Stand Alone Application Support Centers Change in Schedule 08/26/2009
USCIS Reminds Eligible Applicants under Ruiz-Diaz to File Adjustment of Status Application before End of August 08/14/2009
Alejandro Mayorkas Sworn in as USCIS Director Mayorkas Becomes Third Director to the World's Largest Immigration Service 08/12/2009
USCIS Explains Employment-Related Notification Requirements for Petitioners of Religious Workers 08/10/2009
USCIS Update: Case Status Inquiries with the Service Centers 08/10/2009
Last updated: 05/11/2009
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