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New edition dated 01/07/13. We will accept the 10/30/11 edition until April 5, 2013. After April 5, 2013, we will only accept the 01/07/13 edition.

USCIS published improved forms in easier-to-use formats and with new data collection technologies.

Starting today, Feb. 1, 2013, foreign nationals seeking permanent residence in the United States will need to pay a new $165 USCIS Immigrant Fee.

USCIS hosted a series of webinars in January 2013 to give interested individuals an opportunity to learn about the policy manual and ask questions about its use and features.

USCIS permanently closed its field office in Kingston, Jamaica and the USCIS Field Office in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic will assume Kingston’s former jurisdiction.

Federal agencies in the Washington, DC, area will open to the public at 12:00 noon due to inclement weather.

The Field Office will be closed on Thursday, February 13, 2014, due to inclement weather.

The Policy Manual is designed to adapt easily to changes in immigration law and policy. A keyword search function and numerous charts, graphs and process flow maps enable easy navigation and research. Users will also find helpful links to other adjudicative resources.