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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.

Permanent Workers
March 22, 2023
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
Employment authorization applications - Grenier (PDF, 317.6 KB)
February 23, 2023
Correspondence regarding the backlog for certain categories of applicants. 
Employment-based adjustment of status - O’Donoghue (PDF, 346.47 KB)
December 27, 2022
Correspondence regarding the processing of employment-based adjustment of status and their family members.
H-2B visas - JoHahnson (PDF, 288.07 KB)
December 05, 2022
Correspondence requesting accommodations for the unique challenges and employment needs facing Alaska seafood processors. 
Processing delays - Senator Shaheen (PDF, 637.06 KB)
November 10, 2022
Correspondence expressing concern about increased delays in processing applications for initial Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).
Employment Authorization Document (EAD) processing - Senator Klobuchar (PDF, 324.98 KB)
October 25, 2022
Correspondence regarding Employment Authorization Document processing delays. 
Employment Authorization Document (EAD) processing - Senator Baldwin (PDF, 285.63 KB)
October 25, 2022
Correspondence regarding Employment Authorization Document processing backlogs. 
Employment-based immigrant visas - Brian Huseman (PDF, 229.98 KB)
October 06, 2022
Correspondence requesting USCIS to administer all employment-based immigrant visas allotted by Congress by the end of the fiscal year. 
Employment-based visas - Corley (PDF, 318.84 KB)
September 21, 2022
Correspondence regarding the utilization of all available employment-based immigrant visas in Fiscal Year 2022. 
Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) - Senator Reed (PDF, 1.36 MB)
August 05, 2022
Correspondence requesting DED and employment authorization for Liberians be extended through June 30, 2024. 
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