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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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Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Workers
April 24, 2025
In order for you to come to the United States lawfully as a nonimmigrant to work temporarily, your prospective employer must generally file a nonimmigrant petition on your behalf with USCIS.
Well-Founded Fear LP (RAIO) (PDF, 576.16 KB)
January 30, 2025
This module discusses the definition of a refugee as codified in the Immigration and Nationality Act and its interpretation in administrative and judicial case law. The primary focus of this module is the determination as to whether an applicant has established a reasonable possibility of suffering future harm in the country of nationality or last habitual residence.
Interviewing - Note Taking LP (RAIO) (PDF, 501.07 KB)
December 13, 2024
This module outlines the importance of taking clear and comprehensive notes during the interview, the characteristics of proper notes, and procedures for proper note-taking.
Application of Certain Mandatory Bars in Fear Screenings - Representative Ramirez (PDF, 792.4 KB)
August 01, 2024
Correspondence regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking. 
O-1A Policy - Neufeld (PDF, 318.2 KB)
July 26, 2024
Correspondence suggesting revisions to the USCIS Policy Manual content relating to O-1A nonimmigrants of extraordinary ability. 
May 9, 2024 DHS Press Release (PDF, 2.67 MB)
May 09, 2024
Announces Proposed Rule and Other Measures to Enhance Security, Streamline Asylum Processing regarding relocation.
Credible Fear of Persecution and Torture Determinations Lesson Plan (PDF, 6.03 MB)
May 09, 2024
Nexus - Particular Social Group (PSG) LP (RAIO) (PDF, 744.64 KB)
April 24, 2024
This module discusses membership in a particular social group (PSG), one of the protected grounds in the refugee definition codified in the Immigration and Nationality Act. The discussion describes membership in a particular social group (PSG) and examines its interpretation in administrative and judicial case law. The primary focus of this module is the determination as to whether an applicant has established that past harm suffered or future harm feared is on account of membership in a particular social group.
Credible Fear Interviews - Dojaquez-Torres (PDF, 455.35 KB)
October 06, 2023
Correspondence regarding asylum seekers undergoing credible fear interviews while in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. 
Credible Fear Interviews - Senator Padilla (PDF, 1.83 MB)
October 02, 2023
Correspondence regarding credible fear interviews while in CBP custody.
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