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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


September 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

USCIS to Close its Office in Vietnam on March 31
Will Stop Accepting Applications March 25
03/08/2011

USCIS Announces Proposed H-1B Electronic Registration System to Reduce Costs for U.S. Businesses
03/02/2011


February 2011

USCIS Director Mayorkas Meets with CNMI Governor Fitial
02/25/2011

USCIS Naturalizes 53 Soldiers During Presidents Day Ceremony in Iraq
02/23/2011

Transcript: Press Conference on Strategic Goals & Initiatives for 2011 ( PDF)
02/18/2011

USCIS Welcomes 50 New Citizens at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture
Naturalization Ceremony Commemorated Black History Month
02/16/2011

USCIS to Issue Employment Authorization and Advance Parole Card for Adjustment of Status Applicants
02/11/2011


January 2011

USCIS Reaches FY 2011 H-1B Cap
01/27/2011

Special Naturalization Ceremony in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
01/21/2011

USCIS Announces Citizenship and Integration Grant Opportunities
Funding Will Expand Local Capacity to Prepare Lawful Permanent Residents for Citizenship
01/20/2011

E-Verify Gets High Marks from Employers in Customer Satisfaction Survey
Recent GAO report also cites improvements to the E-Verify Program
01/18/2011

New Countries Eligible to Participate in H-2A and H-2B Programs
01/14/2011

2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Naturalization Ceremonies
01/07/2011

USCIS Implements Help HAITI Act of 2010
Public Invited to Comment on Interim Memo Until January 14
01/03/2011


December 2010

USCIS Revises Form for Naturalization Candidates Seeking Medical Disability Exceptions
Updated Form N-648 and Training Will Enhance Consistency and Clarity
12/22/2010

USCIS dit Haïtiens pour inscrire Statut de Protection Temporaire
12/21/2010




Last updated: 03/17/2010