Electronic Reading Room
The USCIS Electronic Reading Room provides access to information identified under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). We will update the Electronic Reading Room when documents are requested 3 or more times, or when we proactively identify documents likely requested for release.
Related Links:
- Video: FOIA Online Services
- Immigration Policy and Procedural Memoranda
- Immigration and Citizenship Data
- Department of Homeland Security FOIA
Accessibility Note:
The PDFs from this section of our website may not be fully accessible under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you need assistance, call 800-375-5283 or send a request to FOIAPAQuestions@uscis.dhs.gov with the subject line "FOIA Disability Accommodations." Please include your name, phone number and the document you need to access. A representative from our office will contact you to address your needs.
Correspondence concerning the proposed fee increases for O and P visas.
Correspondence concerning Ukrainians who arrived and received parole prior to the launch of the Uniting for Ukraine process.
Correspondence requesting designation of TPS for Mauritania.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is announcing the opening of the Humanitarian, Adjustment, Removing Conditions, and Travel Documents (HART) Service Center, the sixth service center within its Service Center Operations (SCOPS) directorate, and the first to focus on humanitarian and other workload cases.
USCIS held a national engagement on Form I-730 Refugee/Asylee Follow-to-Join processing on March 29, 2023. You will find links to our engagement presentation and stakeholder questions.
ALERT: On March 22, 2023, the Department of State posted the April 2023 Visa Bulletin, as well as a Federal Register Notice (PDF) explaining certain changes to the Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing for the Employment-Based Fourth Preference Immigrant Visa Category.
Approximately 140,000 immigrant visas are available each fiscal year for noncitizens (and their spouses and children) who seek to immigrate based on their job skills. If you have the right combination of skills, education, and/or work experience and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to live permanently in the United States. The five employment-based immigrant visa preferences (categories) are listed below.
Correspondence requesting that USCIS ensure all new citizens have access to high-quality voter registration services at or immediately after all naturalization ceremonies.
Correspondence concerning the proposed fee increases for O and P visas.
This stakeholder message provides updates on H-1B electronic registrations, including registrations received during the fiscal year FY 2024 H-1B initial registration period, and registration trends in FY 2022 and FY 2023.This stakeholder message was released by USCIS on Friday, April 28, 2023. For additional information on the H-1B Electronic Registration Process, please visit: www.uscis.gov/h-1b.
Overview of the unauthorized practice of immigration law (UPIL). This event was hosted by USCIS on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern. During this engagement, USCIS shared information on common immigration scams and provided tips and best practices on how museums and libraries can partner with USCIS to combat scams and UPIL. This webinar was presented as part of the federal partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, to provide citizenship and immigration information to library and museum professionals.
Correspondence regarding the processing of intercountry adoptions from Botswana.
Correspondence regarding the processing of EAD requests filed by applicants for TPS.
Correspondence requesting the ability to conduct biometric appointments at the Juneau Customs and Border Protection Office.
Overview of nationwide trial for the naturalization test redesign initiative. This event was hosted by USCIS on Friday, March 3, 2023, from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern. During this engagement, USCIS gave an overview of the trial speaking and civics test design and provided information on volunteering for the trial tests.
Correspondence regarding misplaced or missing cards that are intended to be delivered by the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Invitation to participate in an asylum program quarterly engagement on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, from 2-3 p.m. Eastern.
Correspondence requesting designation of TPS and SSR for the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Correspondence regarding the new sustainment requirements.
Correspondence regarding the backlog for certain categories of applicants.
Overview of the USCIS online account features and instructions for the FY 2024 H-1B Electronic Registration Process. This event was hosted by USCIS on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 from 2 - 3 p.m. Eastern. Prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners, including those seeking to file a petition for a beneficiary who is eligible for the advanced degree exemption, must first electronically submit a registration for each beneficiary on whose behalf they seek to file an H-1B cap-subject petition. To submit H-1B registrations online, prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners or their representatives must first visit my.uscis.gov to create a free USCIS online account.
Correspondence requesting urgent attention to pending I-589 asylum and/or I-131 travel document applications.
Correspondence requesting that eligibility be extended for Venezuelan nationals residing in the United States on or before January 23, 2023.
Correspondence requesting assistance for artists who are members of Shen Yun Performing Arts and have pending asylum applications.
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