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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.

Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) - Representative Morelle (PDF, 288.82 KB)
September 21, 2023
Correspondence requesting better access to EAD for asylum seekers.
Asylum Quarterly Engagement - FY23, Quarter 4 Presentation (PDF, 1.23 MB)
September 19, 2023
Asylum Quarterly Engagement - FY23, Quarter 4 Presentation Talking Points (PDF, 147.19 KB)
Immigration Relief for Nigerians - Mossi (PDF, 342.91 KB)
September 18, 2023
Correspondence requesting immigration relief to Nigerians such as Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Deferred Enforced Departure (DED), Special Student Relief (SSR), prosecutorial discretion, and expedited processing.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal - Representative Meng (PDF, 1.05 MB)
September 13, 2023
Correspondence requesting redesignation of TPS for Nepal. 
H-1B Cap - Smith (PDF, 400.58 KB)
September 12, 2023
Correspondence concerning the H-1B lottery selection process.
Cancellation of Removal - Cervantes (PDF, 467.96 KB)
September 11, 2023
Correspondence requesting relief and stability to children in mixed-status immigrant families.
Family Reunification Processes (FRP) for Columbia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras (PDF, 3.24 MB)
September 08, 2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) hosted a virtual stakeholder engagement on Friday, Sept. 8, from 1–2:30 p.m. Eastern.  During this engagement USCIS provided an overview of the Family Reunification Parole (FRP) processes for Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on July 10, 2023. USCIS also shared updates on the modernized FRP processes for Cuba and Haiti, announced by DHS on August 11, 2023.  
O and P Visa Fees - Representative Pingree (PDF, 465.62 KB)
September 08, 2023
Correspondence concerning the recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to increase immigration benefit fees.
Biometric Requirements - Asnani (PDF, 277.65 KB)
September 08, 2023
Correspondence concerning the requirement to seek a biometrics appointment prior to their final hearing before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR).
Affirmative Asylum Procedures Manual (PDF, 85.83 MB)
August 31, 2023
USCIS Online Customer Experience Engagement (PPTX, 31.99 MB)
August 30, 2023
Overview of the new online self-service tools and enhancements designed to streamline processes and improve the overall customer experience. This event was hosted by USCIS on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern. During this engagement, USCIS provided a step-by-step overview of each new tool and enhancement, and responded to questions.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela and Nicaragua - Senator Durbin (PDF, 1.11 MB)
August 25, 2023
Correspondence requesting redesignation of TPS for Venezuela and Nicaragua.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine - Walker (PDF, 376.82 KB)
August 25, 2023
Correspondence requesting an extension and redesignation of TPS for Ukraine.
Central American Minors (CAM) Program - Chairman Higgins (PDF, 389.91 KB)
August 22, 2023
Correspondence concerning changes to the original guidelines of the CAM program.  
H-2B Workers in Guam - Dell’Isola (PDF, 596.8 KB)
August 18, 2023
Correspondence requesting a reprieve to allow existing H-2B workers to assist with critical recovery from the impact of Super Typhoon Mawar. 
Green Card Backlog - Huseman (PDF, 250.98 KB)
August 14, 2023
Correspondence with recommendations on ways to improve the employment-based immigration system and to fully eliminate the Green Card backlog.  
Work Permits and Parole for Hondurans - Rodriguez (PDF, 384.02 KB)
August 10, 2023
Correspondence concerning the processing of Temporary Protected Status based employment authorization documents and travel authorization requests. 
Circumvention of Lawful Pathways (CLP) Final Rule - Neilson (PDF, 471.22 KB)
August 09, 2023
Correspondence concerning barriers and vulnerabilities of Indigenous Peoples. 
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Venezuela, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua - Representative Goldman (PDF, 447.42 KB)
August 08, 2023
Correspondence requesting designation of DED and designation or redesignation of TPS for Venezuela, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. 
Increases in Fees for Small Businesses - Chairman Williams (PDF, 344.03 KB)
August 04, 2023
Correspondence regarding the recent rule proposal to change certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees. 
Employment Authorization - His Eminence Cupich (PDF, 188.8 KB)
August 01, 2023
Correspondence concerning employment authorization for asylum seekers and other migrants arriving at the southwest border. 
Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers - Representative Ocasio-Cortez (PDF, 603.37 KB)
July 27, 2023
Correspondence concerning delays in granting work authorizations to asylum seekers.
T Visa Program - Senator Cortez Masto (PDF, 330.2 KB)
July 24, 2023
Correspondence requesting steps be made to improve the implementation of the T visa program.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela - Representative Espaillat (PDF, 646.61 KB)
July 17, 2023
Correspondence requesting redesignation of TPS for Venezuelan nationals who have been continuously residing or physically present in the United States since May 2023.  
Cancellation of Removal - Senator Cortez Masto (PDF, 355.81 KB)
July 07, 2023
Correspondence requesting joint rulemaking to establish a process to make non-lawful permanent resident cancellation of removal more accessible to those who are eligible. 
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