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.

News

SAVE Records Disposal Date Extended to June 4, 2021
On February 8, 2021, SAVE announced that USCIS will dispose of SAVE records that are more than 10 years old, which are those dated on or before Dec. 31, 2010. The date for SAVE users to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these SAVE cases has been extended. SAVE user agencies now have until June 4, 2021 to download the report.

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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.