USCIS

Some children immigrating based on adoption automatically acquire U.S. citizenship when they are admitted to the United States as lawful permanent residents. Others do not.

USCIS retains discretion, on a case-by-case basis, to require biometrics for any applicant, and applicants may be scheduled for an application support center appointment to submit biometrics.

This guidance also applies to abused spouses of certain nonimmigrants applying for employment authorization under section 106 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

These supplemental visas are available only to U.S. businesses that are suffering irreparable harm or will suffer impending irreparable harm without the ability to employ all the H-2B workers requested.

USCIS has a long-standing goal of promoting public understanding of the naturalization process and welcomes facility donations from public and private entities.

Effective immediately, USCIS will accept the self-identified gender marker for individuals requesting immigration benefits.

USCIS strongly encourages all vendors to submit any and all questions in advance of the quarterly calls.  USCIS will answer pre-submitted questions during the call.

USCIS released a revised edition of Form I-526E dated 03/15/23, with updated instructions.