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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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National Engagement on Creating a USCIS Online Account to Prepare Afghan Nationals for Re-Parole and Other Immigration Options (Play Video)
May 15, 2023
USCIS held a national stakeholder engagement on May 15, 2023 on the USCIS online account for Afghan nationals to prepare for a new re-parole application process announced by the Department of Homeland Security on May 5, 2023.
Online Account Overview for Afghan Nationals Applying for Re-Parole (PDF, 3 MB)
H1-B Visas - Representative Eshoo (PDF, 1.01 MB)
May 15, 2023
Correspondence concerning tech-sector layoffs. 
Employment Authorization and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) - Cochrane (PDF, 369.01 KB)
May 12, 2023
Correspondence regarding the policies and regulations on the processing of and access to employment authorization documents.
Blue Mass - Lawler (PDF, 457.31 KB)
May 10, 2023
Invitation to attend and support the 29th Annual Blue Mass on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. 
AILA Meeting with USCIS on U Visa, T Visa and VAWA petitions - May 2023 (PDF, 282.52 KB)
May 08, 2023
On Monday, May 8, the USCIS Public Engagement Division (PED) hosted a virtual meeting with American Immigration Lawyers Association’s U/T/VAWA National Committee and coalition partners. The purpose of this meeting was to provide USCIS with an opportunity to hear directly from stakeholders on their priorities, and get any feedback they may have on T, U, and VAWA related issues.
Well Founded Fear LP (RAIO) (PDF, 607.41 KB)
May 05, 2023
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.
Nexus (minus PSG) LP (RAIO) (PDF, 779.15 KB)
May 05, 2023
EB-5 Quarterly Meeting Minutes - May 1, 2023 (PDF, 138.62 KB)
May 01, 2023
On September 1, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in Behring Regional Center LLC and IIUSA v. Mayorkas, et al., 3:22-cv-2487, and EB5 Capital, et al. v. Dept. of Homeland Security, et al., 3:22-cv-3948, approved a settlement between the parties. Under the terms of the settlement, representatives of USCIS must participate in quarterly meetings with representatives of the plaintiffs to discuss implementation of the settlement. In accordance with the transparency provisions of Sec. 107 of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, USCIS will make minutes of these meetings publicly available through publication on the USCIS website.
Naturalization Test Redesign - Trial Test Updates - April (PDF, 409.64 KB)
April 28, 2023
Overview of nationwide trial for the naturalization test redesign initiative. This event was hosted by USCIS on Friday, April 28, 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.
Proposed Fee Rule Published on January 4, 2023 - Senator Blackburn (PDF, 379.52 KB)
April 24, 2023
Correspondence regarding the impact the proposed fee increases will have on the agricultural industry throughout the country. 
Humanitarian Parole Policy for Certain Ukrainian Orphans - Representative Panetta (PDF, 401.01 KB)
April 21, 2023
Correspondence requesting implementation of a parole policy similar to the successful Humanitarian Parole Policy for Certain Haitian Orphans. 
Refugee Processing Quarterly Engagement (Fiscal Year 2023, Quarter 2) (PDF, 5.11 MB)
April 20, 2023
USCIS held a national stakeholder engagement on refugee processing on March 15, 2023. USCIS is committed to conducting engagements on refugee processing on a regular basis.
Stakeholder Questions (PDF, 245.32 KB)
National Engagement - Overview of the Humanitarian, Adjustment, Removing Conditions and Travel Documents (HART) Service Center (PDF, 317.1 KB)
April 20, 2023
Family-Based Petitions - Chrastek (PDF, 183.7 KB)
April 19, 2023
Correspondence requesting expedited review of family-based petitions and immigrant visa applications filed on behalf of Turkish and Syrian nationals. 
CNMI-Only Transitional Workers (CW-1): Eligibility, Petition Process, and the Semiannual Reporting Requirement Webinar (PDF, 936.79 KB)
April 19, 2023
USCIS hosted a webinar on CNMI-Only Transitional Workers (CW-1): Eligibility, Petition Process, and the Semiannual Reporting Requirement on April 19, 2023. You will find links to our engagement presentation and stakeholder questions.
Questions and Answers (PDF, 220.27 KB)
H-2A - Estrada (PDF, 781.19 KB)
April 18, 2023
Correspondence regarding the upcoming rulemakings for the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. 
Application Fees - Senator Manchin (PDF, 370.66 KB)
April 18, 2023
Correspondence regarding the proposed increased application fees for H-2A and H-2B visas. 
Employment-Based Visas - Representative Krishnamoorthi (PDF, 346.6 KB)
April 18, 2023
Correspondence requesting an extension of the grace period for employment-based visas. 
H-1B - Kand (PDF, 919.95 KB)
April 18, 2023
Correspondence requesting an extension to the H-1B grace period. 
H-2B Visa - Representative Bergman (PDF, 345.35 KB)
April 17, 2023
Correspondence regarding the importance of the H-2B program to Michigan and the current processing delays. 
How to Apply for a USCIS Citizenship and Integration Grant (PDF, 674.66 KB)
April 11, 2023
Overview of the USCIS Citizenship and Integration Grant Program application process. This event was hosted by USCIS on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern. During this engagement, USCIS, in coordination with representatives from Grants.gov, provided a general overview of the USCIS Citizenship and Integration Grant Program and the grants application process. We also responded to questions. For additional information on the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, visit uscis.gov/grants.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and Special Student Relief (SSR) for Nigeria - American Friends Service Committee (PDF, 260.87 KB)
April 11, 2023
Correspondence requesting TPS or DED and SSR for Nigeria. 
Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees - Kassa (PDF, 384.51 KB)
April 05, 2023
Correspondence requesting benefits for Ukrainians who were paroled into the United States at ports of entry since February 24, 2022.
Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees - Rotman (PDF, 360.63 KB)
April 04, 2023
Correspondence requesting support for Ukrainians who entered on Humanitarian Parole along the U.S. Southern Border and Uniting for Ukraine (U4U).
Technology Sector Layoffs - Aghi (PDF, 910.02 KB)
April 04, 2023
Correspondence requesting an increase to the grace period available to H-1B nonimmigrant workers who have been laid off.  
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