USCIS

Release Date: May 17, 2011

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010

Improved Process for Petitioners Abroad will Increase Efficiency and Flexibility

A revised edition of the Civics and Citizenship Toolkit is now available. The Toolkit contains a selection of civics and naturalization-focused educational materials to help organizations begin or enhance a collection of resources for immigrants.

In its second edition, the Civics and Citizenship Toolkit now offers updated information and expanded content including:

USCIS Public Engagement: USCIS Launches E-Verify Spanish Website

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sent this bulletin on 05/06/2011 09:17 AM EDT

 

Dear Stakeholder –

USCIS final RFE template for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, seeking E11 classification as an individual of extraordinary ability.

To see the template, check the attachment. 

Public Charge Fact Sheet

Released April 29, 2011

Introduction

Child Status Protection Act

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has fully implemented the Secure Mail Initiative (SMI), which uses U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation to deliver certain immigration documents in a safe, secure and timely manner.

Request for Review Tip Sheet

What may I do if U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denies my application for refugee status?

There is no appeal for a denial of an application for refugee status.  However, USCIS may exercise its discretion to review a case upon timely receipt of a Request for Review (RFR) from the principal applicant or a third party if the principal applicant waives his/her rights to confidentiality.  The request must include one or both of the following:

USCIS policy memo providing guidance on the eligibility of members of the National Guard to naturalize under INA §329.