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USCIS is strengthening its commitment to the Spanish-speaking community. We have launched USCIS Facebook in Spanish and the new home of our Spanish blog, USCIS Compás, which has moved from our English blog to its own place in USCIS español. Both resources will contain new, original content exclusively in Spanish.
January 13, 2010 - Statement By Homeland Security Secretary Janet NapolitanoPresident Obama spoke this morning, extending "the deep condolences and unwavering support of the American people" to Haiti, and committing the resources of the Federal government "to respond with a swift, coordinated, and aggressive effort to save lives."Secretary Napolitano released a statement shortly after the President's remarks:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will commemorate the 81st birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by welcoming more than 6,000 new citizens at citizenship ceremonies throughout the United States and overseas for the week of Jan.15 through 22. Special ceremonies will embrace the theme, “Enriching the American Dream: The Celebration of a Legacy.“
September 17, 2008 - The Houston Asylum office is open with limited staff. The Application Support Centers (ASCs) NW and SW Sites will be open September 18. All other Houston offices remain closed until further notice.
On October 6, 2009, USCIS announced a new mailing address for prospective adoptive parents to submit Form I‑600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, and form I‑600A, Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition.
While the change takes affect on October 6, 2009, applicants have a 30-day transition period before USCIS will return incorrectly filed petitions.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invited you to participate in the first engagement of a new informational series, “EB-5 Interactive,” on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. (Eastern). The topic of discussion was lawful source of funds used for capital investment in the EB-5 program.
USCIS released a series of promotional materials today as part of the Citizenship Public Education and Awareness Initiative.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invited interested librarians to participate in a webinar on Thursday, July 2, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern) on myE-Verify, a new online service for everyone.
The efforts of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) led to the indictment charging Jacksonville residents Mark Laurence Barlaan, Winnie Rabaya Barlaan, Mary Helen Amaba Barlaan, and Peter Laforteza Barlaan with marriage fraud, immigration document fraud, lying to a federal agency, and conspiracy to commit those crimes.
Delaware brother and sister originating from Philippines will join in annual tapping of the bell.