Sep 14, 2021 · The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plays a central role in administering the immigration system of the United States. Administration of immigration benefits is the responsibility of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In order to have a liaison between the public and DHS on immigration benefits matters, Congress created ...

Apr 28, 2023 · USCIS consists of 19,000 employees and contractors from 200 offices across the world who oversee lawful immigration to the United States. Our number one goal is strengthening the security and integrity of the immigration system through efficient and consistent adjudications of benefits, fraud detection, and enhanced customer service.

Jun 10, 2024 · Throughout American history many people have immigrated to the United States from other countries. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency responsible for lawful immigration. American citizens can vote in elections, run for public office, and work for the government. There are two types of citizenship in the ...

If you think you may be eligible for one of the new initiatives, you may contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for assistance. The National Customer Service Center (NCSC) is a toll-free phone service that gives customers throughout the country another way to get consistent, accurate information and assistance on immigration ...

Dec 16, 2024 · The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) uses AI to deliver immigration services to their customers more efficiently. Below is an overview of each AI use case within USCIS, as part of the Simplified DHS AI Use Case Inventory.

Nov 19, 2024 · The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) assists individuals and employers in resolving difficulties they are experiencing with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This tip sheet explains the types of cases we can and cannot help with.

Dec 18, 2024 · On April 30, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) hosted a joint webinar with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Humanitarian, Adjustment, Removing Conditions, and Travel Documents (HART) Service Center’s one-year anniversary.

Jul 17, 2024 · USCIS is committed to planning both routine and as-needed remote services in a variety of geographically diverse locations throughout the United States. The agency’s goal is to reach out to a minimum of four communities every quarter with anticipated travel in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, including locations in California, Kansas ...

Jul 30, 2021 · Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the confirmation of Ur Mendoza Jaddou as Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). “It is my honor to congratulate Ur Mendoza Jaddou on her confirmation as Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration ...

Aug 17, 2023 · Reopening the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services field office in Havana helps us do just that.” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “Cubans like my own family, who nearly 63 years ago fled the communist takeover, deserve the same opportunity to follow legal pathways to build a new life in the United States.