The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released comprehensive guidance (PDF, 311.98 KB) regarding parole for international entrepreneurs.

In an effort to foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation within the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced the International Entrepreneur Rule on January 17, 2017. This rule establishes a framework for DHS to utilize its parole authority, granting a period of authorized stay, on a case-by-case basis, to noncitizen entrepreneurs with a substantial ownership interest in a startup entity.

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has officially launched its 2023-2026 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Strategic Plan (PDF, 3.28 MB), marking a significant step toward embedding a culture rooted in DEIA principles within the agency's daily operations.

WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is set to mark Independence Day by extending a warm welcome to over 5,500 new citizens through more than 180 naturalization ceremonies scheduled between June 30 and July 7. These ceremonies underscore our commitment to embracing immigrants and advocating for the advantages of U.S. citizenship for all eligible individuals.

In March 2023, USCIS initiated the first round of random selections for properly submitted electronic registrations for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 H-1B cap, encompassing beneficiaries eligible for the advanced degree exemption. Only petitioners with registrations selected during this initial process are qualified to submit H-1B cap-subject petitions.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently disbursed more than $22 million in grants to 65 organizations across 29 states. This funding is dedicated to aiding lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in their preparation for naturalization.

For Beneficiaries Working in: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed Forces, California, Colorado, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Marshall Islands, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, US Virgin Islands, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

USCIS Phoenix Lockbox
U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
USCIS
Attn: I-907
P.O. Box 21300
Phoenix, AZ 85036-1300
FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:
USCIS
Attn: I-907 (Box 21300)
2108 E. Elliot Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85284-1806

For Beneficiaries Working in: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

USCIS Elgin Lockbox
U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
USCIS
Attn: I-907
P.O. Box 4200
Carol Stream, IL 60197-4200
FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:
USCIS
Attn: I-907 (Box 4200)
2500 Westfield Drive
Elgin, IL 60124-7836

Release Date: 12/13/2023

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is implementing a transition in the filing location for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, specifically when filed for a pending Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers.

Release Date: 12/13/2023

In accordance with its September announcement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a Federal Register notice reaffirming the extensions of the re-registration periods for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the existing designations of El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently revised its guidance on family-based conditional permanent residence as outlined in the Policy Manual. This update serves to consolidate and enhance guidance related to eligibility, filing procedures, and adjudication for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued an important update regarding policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual, aligning with the revision of Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service. This announcement aims to bring clarity and conformity to the application process for naturalization based on military service.