Workload Transfer for Various Forms
SCIS recently began transferring some casework within the service centers to balance workload processing capacity. The affected casework includes the following forms:
USCIS
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Earlier known as INS. USCIS is responsible for providing immigration benefits to applicants. Homepage http://wwww.uscis.gov
Department of State to Host Google+ Hangout on Visa Processing for Same-sex Couples
Media Note
Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC
August 7, 2013
Last week, Secretary of State John Kerry announced that the Department of State would begin processing visas for same-sex couples in the same manner that it considers applications for opposite-sex spouses. On Thursday, August 8 at 1 p.m. EDT, the Department will host a Google+ Hangout to discuss what these new guidelines mean for both immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants.
USCIS Publishes Revised DOMA FAQs
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Statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on July 1, 2013: |
Time Taken by USCIS to Respond to a RFE
Question details
How much time does USCIS take to respond after the response to a RFE has been submitted?
If the petition was filed under premium processing, the 15-day clock will restart when the response is received by USCIS. If the petition was filed under regular processing, it generally takes two to six months for USCIS to respond.
USCIS Form Improvements Initiative
Easy-to-Use Formats: We are publishing many of our forms in a 2-column, Adobe fillable format. When completed electronically, this format restricts incorrect entries and provides informational pop-up boxes to assist customers.
User-Friendly Look and Feel: We have improved several of our naturalization forms to include clear and comprehensive instructions in plain language.
USCIS Releases Employee Tentative Nonconfirmation Email Notification (TNC)
A Tentative Nonconfirmation (TNC) is issued if there is a record mismatch that needs to be resolved before the employee can be confirmed as work authorized. On July 1, 2013, E-Verify announced a new customer service enhancement that will allow email notification to employees of a TNC at the same time it notifies the employer.
USCIS Reminder of Deadline for El Salvador TPS Re-Registration on 7/29/2013
USCIS reminds eligible nationals of El Salvador (and persons without nationality who last regularly resided in El Salvador) and who currently have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to re-register for TPS by Monday July 29, 2013. Failure to re-register by this deadline may result in the loss of your TPS status and your work authorization.
Written Testimony of USCIS Refugee, Asylum, and International Operations
Written testimony of USCIS Refugee, Asylum, and International Operations Associate Director Joseph Langlois for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on National Security hearing titled “Border Security Oversight, Part III: Examining Asylum Requests” Release Date: July 17, 2013
2247 Rayburn House Office Building
USCIS Releases FY 2012 Annual Report to Congress on H-1B Petitions
- USCIS report to Congress on FY2012 H-1B filings, including the number of petitions filed, the number of employers required to pay the additional ACWIA petition fee, and the number of “Fraud Prevention and Detection Fees” paid.
- Please check the attachment to view the report.
USCIS Updates DACA Data
This report contains information on requests for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals. The cumulative number of requests received and accepted for processing, biometrics appointments scheduled, requests under review, and requests approved and denied are displayed. The report also shows the number of accepted and approved requests from the top countries of origin and location of residence.