September, 2006

USCIS to Expand Premium Processing Service (40KB PDF)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today the addition of three new categories to the Premium Processing Service, which allows U.S. businesses to pay a $1,000 Premium Processing fee in exchange for 15-calendar-day processing of their case.
09/22/2006

DHS Announces Termination of the Designation of Liberia (33KB PDF)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register Notice yesterday terminating the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation of Liberia. The designation will remain in effect through September 30, 2007.
09/21/2006

Questions and Answers: Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Liberia (62KB PDF)
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to review, at least 60 days before the end of the TPS designation or any extension thereof, the conditions in a foreign state designated for TPS to determine whether the conditions for a TPS designation continue to be met and, if so, the length of an extension of TPS.
09/20/2006

Fact Sheet: Parole for Cuban Medical Personnel in Third Countries (46KB PDF)
On August 11, 2006, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would now allow certain Cuban medical personnel in third countries (that is, not in Cuba or the United States) to apply for parole at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
09/19/2006

Parole for Cuban Medical Personnel in Third Countries (46KB PDF)
On August 11, 2006, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would now allow certain Cuban medical personnel in third countries (that is, not in Cuba or the United States) to apply for parole at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
09/19/2006

US Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of the Interior Announce Partnership During Citizenship Day Ceremonies At Parks Around the Nation (61KB PDF)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has developed a partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) to enhance the meaning and stature of naturalization ceremonies.
09/18/2006

USCIS Announces Elimination of Naturalization Application Backlog (41KB PDF)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced the elimination of the backlog for the N-400 Naturalization Application. Having completed some 342,290 backlogged cases, USCIS average processing times for the N-400 fell from a previous high of 14 months in February 2004, to approximately 5 months today.
09/15/2006

New Process for Issuing Employment Authorization Documents to Asylees (44KB PDF)
Beginning October 1, 2006, USCIS Asylum Division will implement a new process nationwide for issuing secure Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to applicants who are granted asylum by a USCIS Asylum Office
09/14/2006

DHS Announces 12-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nationals of Burundi (30KB PDF)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today a 12-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Burundi until November 2, 2007.
09/14/2006

DHS Announces 12-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nationals of Burundi (30KB PDF)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today a 12-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Burundi until November 2, 2007.
09/14/2006

USCIS Houston District Assists in Arrest of a Wanted Person (27KB PDF)
A man wanted on a deportation warrant was arrested yesterday afternoon at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Houston District Office.
09/13/2006

USCIS: Enhancing National Security (47KB PDF)
Maintaining the integrity of our immigration system is our first and most critical priority. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a vital national security role within the Department of Homeland Security – keeping our doors open, but well guarded.
09/12/2006

USCIS San Antonio District Assists in Arrest of a Wanted Individual (27KB PDF)
A man wanted by the Houston Sheriffs’ Office, on an indictment for felony assault charges was arrested yesterday after officers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) discovered that he had a warrant for his arrest.
09/08/2006

USCIS Houston District Assists in Arrest of an Individual with a Warrant of Deportation (27KB PDF)
A man wanted on an outstanding warrant of deportation was arrested yesterday after officers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) discovered that he had a warrant for his removal.
09/08/2006

USCIS Harlingen Assists in Arrest of Parole Violator (27KB PDF)
A man convicted of the possession of 53 lbs. of marijuana was arrested yesterday after officers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) discovered that he had violated the terms of his parole.
09/07/2006

USCIS Helps Bust Marriage Fraud Case (29KB PDF)
The first of 22 individuals involved in a marriage and immigration fraud scheme were arrested today as part of a three-year law enforcement task force operation in the National Capitol area.
09/07/2006

USCIS Makes It Easier to Inquire About Adoption Applications (40KB PDF)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites parents with questions on pending or approved inter-country adoption petitions to make use of newly designated email addresses based in our local offices.
09/06/2006