SAVE

Electronic Immigration Status Verification

SAVE is a fast, secure, and reliable online service that allows federal, state, and local benefit-granting agencies to verify a benefit applicant’s immigration status or naturalized/derived citizenship.

SAVE is administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a component of the Department of Homeland Security, and is dedicated to providing tailored training, support, and service to meet participating agency needs.

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Extension of the Designation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status
The Department of Homeland Security has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for South Sudan for 18 months from Nov. 3, 2020, through May 2, 2022. The extension allows currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through May 2, 2022, so long as they otherwise continue to meet the individual eligibility requirements for TPS. The 60-day re-registration period runs from Nov. 2, 2020, through Jan. 4, 2021.

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About SAVE
If you’re a benefit-granting agency, SAVE can help you maintain your program integrity by providing fast, secure and reliable immigration status information.
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Register for SAVE
You can register to participate in the SAVE program if you’re a federal, state or local government benefit-granting agency or licensing bureau authorized by law to verify immigration status.
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SAVE CaseCheck
CaseCheck is a free and fast service that lets you follow the progress of your SAVE verification case online.
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SAVE Resources
Our publications, videos, and helpful resources can help you with the SAVE program.