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.

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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.

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Alert: On Sept. 29, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in Immigration Legal Resource Center et al., v. Wolf, et al., 20-cv-05883-JWS, preliminarily enjoined DHS from implementing or enforcing any part of the USCIS Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements rule (PDF).
National Benefits Center contract support – Senator Blunt (PDF, 813.03 KB)
Correspondence requesting the return of over 800 contract positions eliminated after revenue loss brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
SAVE Verification Process
For Federal, State and Local Government Agencies and Licensing Bureaus
How Do I Request Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Update: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals In compliance with an order of a United States District Court, effective Dec. 7, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is:
Asylum for Uyghurs and others persecuted by the Chinese government – Uyghur American Association (PDF, 466.6 KB)
Correspondence requesting waivers of the new asylum rules, expedited interviews and adjudication. 
Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and Permanent Resident Cards – Representative Spanberger (PDF, 473.92 KB)
Correspondence regarding the backlog impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.   
USCIS budget shortfall – Senator Cassidy (PDF, 1.39 MB)
Correspondence regarding funding to execute current contracts and support for the five year technology plan.   
U visas – Senator Gillibrand (PDF, 299.67 KB)
Correspondence regarding new requirements causing rejections of applications.   
H-2B visa workforce – Gannon (PDF, 604.09 KB)
Correspondence requesting flexibilities for H-2B workers with Westward Seafoods during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Record preservation – Representative Maloney (PDF, 339.15 KB)
Correspondence regarding record preservation as the current Administration approaches the conclusion of their respective term.   
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