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Follow up Questions and Answers from the USCIS’ Processing of Concurrently Pending Forms N-400 and Forms I-751 Webinar

On October 7, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) hosted a public webinar to discuss USCIS’ Processing of Concurrently Pending Forms N-400 (Application for Naturalization) and Forms I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence). Subject matter experts (SMEs) from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) also joined this session and they committed to provide answers (in writing) to the additional questions from stakeholders after the webinar.

USCIS’ Processing of Concurrently Pending Forms N-400 and Forms I-751

On October 7, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (Ombudsman) hosted a public webinar to discuss USCIS’ Processing of Concurrently Pending Forms N-400 (Application for Naturalization) and Forms I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence). Subject matter experts (SMEs) from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) also joined this session.

Acting Secretary McAleenan traveling to New York

Today, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan is traveling to New York to participate in a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony for new Americans. The Acting Secretary will administer the Oath of Allegiance to the participants, who will complete the final step in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen by taking the oath.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: Response to January 2018 Preliminary Injunction

Due to a federal court order, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has resumed accepting requests to renew a grant of deferred action under DACA. Until further notice, and unless otherwise provided in this guidance, the DACA policy will be operated on the terms in place before it was rescinded on Sept. 5, 2017.

USCIS Partners with University to Provide Interview Training to Students

The US Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS) continues to expand its relationship with Gallaudet University by returning for a third year to provide mock interview training for students.

DHS Acting Secretary Elaine Duke Welcomes New U.S. Citizens during Constitution Week

Today, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke addressed a group of new United States citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Washington, DC. The ceremony, held at the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom at the National Archives, was part of special programming celebrating Constitution Week. Acting Secretary Duke was also joined by Acting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director James McCament.

DHS Acting Secretary Duke Remarks from Constitution Week Naturalization Ceremony

Six Things You Probably Didn't Know About USCIS

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the federal agency that oversees lawful immigration into the United States. Some of the services they provide include citizenship, immigration of family members, working in the U.S., humanitarian programs, and adoptions. On an average day, they:

Acting Undersecretary for Management Chip Fulghum to Participate in a Special Naturalization Ceremony at Mount Vernon

Tomorrow, Acting Undersecretary for Management performing the duties of Deputy Secretary Chip Fulghum will deliver remarks at a special naturalization ceremony at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate.

USCIS to Welcome More than 25,000 New U.S. Citizens During Presidents Day Naturalization Ceremonies

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will honor Presidents Day by welcoming more than 25,000 new U.S. citizens during 162 naturalization ceremonies across the country from Feb. 14 through Feb. 22.

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