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Applicant Performance on the Naturalization Test - November 2010
January 18, 2011
As of November 2010, the national pass rate for the naturalization test is 92%. Section 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) requires that naturalization applicants must demonstrate an ability to read, write, and speak words in ordinary usage in the English language, and have a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government. As part of a multi-year redesign, the naturalization test was modified to achieve two basic objectives:
Certain USCIS systems unavailable 8:00 p.m. Jan. 18 - 8:30 a.m. Jan. 19
January 18, 2011
The following systems will not be available from about 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 18 to about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 19 due to system maintenance:My Case Status, Processing Timese-RequestsChange of Address OnlineOffice LocatorCivil Surgeon LocatorWe apologize for this inconvenience.
New Countries Eligible to Participate in H-2A and H-2B Programs
January 14, 2011
Jan. 14, 2011WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State, has identified 53 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B programs for the coming year.
Garden City, New York Field Office Closed January 14, 2011 Due to a Lack of Power
January 14, 2011
The Garden City, New York Field Office will be closed Friday, January 14, 2011, due to a continuing lack of power.
Garden City, New York Field Office Closed January 13, 2011 Due to a Lack of Power
January 13, 2011
The Garden City, New York Field Office will be closed Thursday, January 13, 2011, due to a lack of power.
Paper Photograph Requirements for E-Filed Applications
January 12, 2011
On August 2, 2004, USCIS announced a change in photograph requirements for all applicants from a three-quarter face position to a standard, full frontal face position. USCIS accepted both three-quarter and full color frontal photographs until September 1, 2004, after which only full frontal color will be accepted.When applicable, you will need to submit color paper photographs taken within the 30 days of E-Filing your form. The number of photographs required depends on the type of application you are E-Filing.
I-485 Employment-Based Inventory Statistics (updated January 2011) (PDF, 465.73 KB)
January 12, 2011
Information on the Legal Rights Available to Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence in the United States and Facts about Immigrating on a Marriage-Based Visa Fact Sheet
January 11, 2011
Introduction Immigrants are particularly vulnerable because many may not speak English, are often separated from family and friends, and may not understand the laws of the United States.  For these reasons, immigrants are often afraid to report acts of domestic violence to the police or to seek other forms of assistance.  Such fear causes many immigrants to remain in abusive relationships.
Message From Director Alejandro Mayorkas
January 11, 2011
Regarding Publication of the Revised M-274, The Handbook for Employers, Instructions for Completing Form I-9
2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Naturalization Ceremonies
January 10, 2011
The following naturalization ceremonies are occurring across the country Jan. 11 - 21, 2011. DateLocation1/11; 11 AMThe National Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry St., Memphis, TN 381031/11; 9:15 AMFlorida State College, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246
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