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.
This page can be found at http://www.uscis.gov/pressroom
September, 2008
USCIS Reminds Customers of Program Flexibilities
09/24/2008
USCIS Houston Offices Remain Closed Due to Hurricane Ike
09/22/2008
Two Categories of Special Immigrant Religious Workers to Expire on October 1
09/19/2008
USCIS Welcomes More Than 39,000 New Citizens during Constitution Week and Citizenship Day
09/17/2008
USCIS Issues Reminder Regarding Filing of Forms Associated with Temporary Protected Status
Must use correct versions of Forms I-821 and I-765
09/17/2008
Frequently Asked Questions: Direct Mail Program Adds Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
09/15/2008
Direct Mail Program Adds Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
09/15/2008
Joint Statement by Department of State Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugee Issues Ambassador James Foley and Homeland Security Senior Advisor for Iraqi Refugees Lori Scialabba
09/12/2008
USCIS Cierra Oficina de Houston Debido al Huracan Ike
La oficina de Harlingen, Texas, permanece abierta, pero vigilando la ruta del fenómeno atmosférico
09/11/2008
USCIS Salutes America's Newest Citizens
Ceremonies Held For 235 Military in Iraq and Kuwait
09/04/2008
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 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 Changes Vaccination Requirements To Adjust Status To Legal Permanent Resident
07/24/2008
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
Acting Director Scharfen Submits Written Testimony About Electronic Employment Verification Systems (133KB PDF)
Safeguards Needed to Protect Privacy and Prevent Misuse
06/10/2008
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
Last updated: 05/11/2009
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