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UPDATED: ALL Offices are Open
November 01, 2012
All applicants appointments will be rescheduled to the next available appointment date; applicants do not need to do anything to request a rescheduled date.  However walk-ins will be processed on a case-by-case basis.
USCIS Publishes Improved Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
October 31, 2012
A new Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, is now available. We changed the format to improve intake processing and added Adobe fillable format features to make it easier for you to complete the form. We encourage you to download the form (PDF, 530.8 KB) from our website and complete it on a computer to take advantage of these new features. Editions dated Jan.
Phone Operations impacted by Hurricane Sandy
October 28, 2012
Hurricane Sandy has impacted our phone operations for Monday October 29. Customers needing to reach a USCIS Immigration Information Officer are encouraged to call between the hours of 1100am and 800pm Eastern Standard Time or visit our website at www.uscis.gov.
United States and Taiwan Discuss Implementation of a Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR) Process
October 26, 2012
From September 17–24, 2012, a joint Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) technical team traveled to Taiwan to discuss the intercountry adoption process between Taiwan and the United States. The team met with the Taiwan authorities regarding the possibility of implementing a Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR) process. This process would provide Taiwan courts with information regarding the child’s likely eligibility to immigrate to the United States before the court enters an order establishing a permanent legal relationship between the U.S.
Naturalization Fact Sheet
October 24, 2012
The United States has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all parts of the world. During the last decade, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) welcomed more than 6.6 million naturalized citizens into the fabric of our nation. In fiscal year 2013, 777,416 individuals were naturalized, and in fiscal year 2014, 654,949 people were naturalized.
Applicant Performance on the Naturalization Test - September 2012
October 22, 2012
As of September 2012, the national pass rate for the naturalization test is 92%.
Applicant Performance on the Naturalization Test - June 2012
October 22, 2012
As of June 2012, the national pass rate for the naturalization test is 92%.
Applicant Performance on the Naturalization Test - July 2012
October 22, 2012
As of July 2012, the national pass rate for the naturalization test is 92%.
Russian Adoptions Engagement
October 22, 2012
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State (State) invited interested parties to participate in a stakeholder engagement concerning the U.S.-Russian Adoption Agreement, which entered into force on Thursday, November 1, 2012.
USCIS ELIS: Designated School Official Stakeholder Meeting (DC)
October 22, 2012
USCIS invited interested parties, particularly designated school officials, to participate in an in person engagement to discuss USCIS ELIS.
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