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WASHINGTON –U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today 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.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today 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.
IntroductionThe USCIS Policy Review is a new, comprehensive effort to review all Agency policies with the engaged participation of both the workforce and the public. This effort will help us ensure that USCIS policy serves our fundamental mission and reflects our core values of consistency, integrity, transparency, and efficiency.
Donald Neufeld, Acting Associate Director, Domestic Operations, Pearl Chang, Acting Chief, Office of Policy and Strategy
Lori Scialabba, Associate Director, Refugee, Asylum & International Operations Directorate, Donald Neufeld, Acting Associate Director, Domestic Operations Directorate, Pearl Chang, Acting Chief, Office of Policy and Strategy
The Outstanding American by Choice initiative highlights the importance of citizenship rights and responsibilities through recognition of the outstanding achievements of naturalized U.S. citizens. The following are photos from events in 2008 in which USCIS presented the Outstanding American by Choice recognition.January 15, 2008 - Washington, DC
William R. Yates /s/ Janis Sposato HQOPS