USCIS Revising Naturalization Test of U.S. Facts
Working group has been reviewing and updating the naturalization test questions and will also assess potential changes to the speaking portion of the test. Keep Reading
Executives of Tech Staffing Companies Charged with Visa Fraud
Four executives of two information technology staffing companies have been arrested on charges of fraudulently using the H-1B visa program to gain an unfair advantage over competitors. Keep Reading
USCIS Expands FIRST: A Fully Digital FOIA System
FIRST is the only system in the U.S. government that allows users to submit and track FOIA requests and receive documents digitally. Keep Reading
House Chairmen Question Whether Cuccinelli Appointment Was Lawful Under Vacancies Act
Creation of new position "appears to have had no purpose other than to facilitate the appointment of Mr. Cuccinelli over any of the individuals who were eligible under the law," they told McAleenan. Keep Reading
Cuccinelli: USCIS Officers Will Remind Sponsors That Immigrants Don’t Get Public Benefits
Over the next several months, federal agencies will develop and implement guidance on the presidential memorandum to make sure that agencies enforce these requirements. Keep Reading
Cuccinelli Appointed Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Former Virginia attorney general vowed to "zealously safeguard" immigration system "for those who lawfully come here... while deterring fraud and protecting the American people.” Keep Reading
USCIS Reports 28 Percent Increase in Immigration Processing Over Past 5 Years
“USCIS also helped make the American dream become a reality for 757,000 new citizens, a five year high in new oaths of citizenship," says Cissna. Keep Reading
USCIS Union Boss: Cuccinelli as Director Would Mean ‘End of Legal Immigration as It Exists’
Saturday is the last official day on the job for Director Frank Cissna, who told employees on May 24 that "at the request of the president" he would be stepping down from the agency. Keep Reading
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Cissna Asked to Resign
USCIS is now on the verge of finalizing a rule to restrict legal immigrants who use public benefits from receiving green cards, or legal permanent residency. Keep Reading
USCIS Accelerates Transition to Digital Immigration Processing
As a first step, certain visitors for business, visitors for pleasure, and vocational students can now apply online to extend their stay in the United States. Keep Reading
