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Access data on persons who became American citizens in fiscal year 2009 by country of birth, state of residence, and other characteristics.

Yearbook of Immigration Statistics: 2009

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a new, comprehensive effort to review all Agency policies with the engaged participation of both its workforce and the public.  To get underway, USCIS is inviting outside stakeholders to identify their highest priorities for the Policy Review through a two-week survey launched today.

ICE released the Form G-123A, Worksheet for Oral Report – Company, for complaints to DHS on a company’s employment of unauthorized workers.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) renewed its official partnership with the U.S. Department of the Interior¿s National Park Service (NPS) to enhance the meaning and stature of citizenship ceremonies. USCIS and NPS first signed the agreement in September 2006 to connect America¿s newest citizens to national parks throughout the country. These historic and often picturesque sites provide an ideal backdrop for citizenship ceremonies.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will grant parole-in-place status to certain foreign nationals in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).  Foreign nationals without umbrella permits whose work permits expire before new visa categories are available to them under federal immigration laws may be eligible for this interim status.

This advisory is for foreign nationals stranded in the U.S. because of the airport closures in Europe due to the Icelandic volcano eruption.  If you have exceeded or are about to exceed your authorized stay in the U.S. you may be permitted up to 30 days to depart.

 Visitors traveling under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP):

CIS Ombudsman Submits Formal Recommendation to USCIS Regarding the Adjudication of Applications for Refugee Status. Please Check the attachment.

ICE publishes school and exchange visitor policy guidance for designated school officials on Optional Practical Training extension.

Please check the attachment for details.

AAO Processing times as of April 01, 2010.

Important Service Transition Announcement for All Visa Applicants

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it has completed the installation of its Digital Audio Recording (DAR) system in all of its courtrooms, four weeks ahead of schedule. The DAR system is a state-of-theart recording tool designed to achieve a better quality and more easily accessible recording of immigration court hearings.

On August 13, 2010, President Obama signed into law Public Law 111-230. The new law contains provisions that require petitioners to pay an additional $2,000 for certain H-1B petitions and an additional $2,250 for certain L-1 petitions. To begin public outreach on this legislation, USCIS held a teleconference on August 19, 2010 to share how USCIS will implement it.

  Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC

Question Taken at the September 7, 2010 Daily Press Briefing

September 8, 2010