October 2017 Affirmative Asylum Interview Scheduling Bulletin Released

Updated information for the October 2017 Affirmative Asylum Interview Scheduling Bulletin is now available. The new tables detail the processing dates for affirmative asylum applications filed directly with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The processing times in this ... Read more

USCIS offers immigration relief for those affected by natural disasters

The devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and the earthquake in Mexico has been catastrophic for many immigrants in the affected areas. In addition to the trauma and physical damage, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recognizes that extreme situations beyond its control can affect immigration processing and is offering ... Read more

Senate Confirms Cissna as New USCIS Director

  Lee Francis Cissna will be the new director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The U.S. Senate today confirmed Cissna by a vote of 54-43. USCIS has not yet indicated when Cissna will be sworn into office. Cissna was nominated by ... Read more

USCIS offices in Houston to be closed due to Hurricane Harvey

Due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Application Support Centers, Field Office and Asylum Office in Houston, Texas will be closed until September 5, 2017. Initially, the closure had been announced until ... Read more

Portions of the USCIS website will be down on August 10, 2017.

Several of the customer service tools on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website will be unavailable today, Thursday, August 10, 2017. USCIS will again be performing maintenance work on its electronic system. On this occasion, the service interruption will be from 9:00 p.m. ... Read more

Portions of the USCIS website will be down on July 20, 2017.

Several of the customer service tools on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website will be unavailable today, Thursday, July 20, 2017. USCIS will again be performing maintenance work on its electronic system. On this occasion, the service interruption will be from 9:00 p.m. ... Read more

July 2017 Affirmative Asylum Interview Scheduling Bulletin Released

Updated information for the July 2017 Affirmative Asylum Interview Scheduling Bulletin is now available. The new tables detail the processing dates for affirmative asylum applications filed directly with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The processing times in this ... Read more

June 2017 Affirmative Asylum Interview Scheduling Bulletin Released

Updated information for the June 2017 Affirmative Asylum Interview Scheduling Bulletin is now available. The new tables detail the processing dates for affirmative asylum applications filed directly with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The processing times in this ... Read more

USCIS to relocate asylum office in Miami

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Asylum Office in Miami, Florida will be closed as of today, June 6, 2017. USCIS announced the temporary closure to relocate the office to a new address. The USCIS asylum office in Miami will resume serving the public at the new location on ... Read more

Portions of the USCIS website will be down on May 25, 2017.

Several of the customer service tools on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website will be unavailable today, Thursday, May 25, 2017. USCIS will again be performing maintenance work on its electronic system. On this occasion, the service interruption will be from 9:00 p.m. ... Read more

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