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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Last Updated: May 16, 2022 | Press Releases

DHS and DOL Announce Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for Second Half of Fiscal Year

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the availability of an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas during the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2022. These visas are for U.S. employers seeking to employ additional workers on or after April 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2022.

Last Updated: April 19, 2022 | Site Page

CIS Ombudsman Web Alerts

Alerts that may affect your case assistance request

Last Updated: April 4, 2022 | Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: DHS Efforts to Combat Child Exploitation and Abuse

DHS is a global leader in combating child exploitation and abuse. The DHS Child Exploitation Investigations Unit (CEIU)—part of the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Cyber Crimes Center (C3)—leads the nation in the fight against online child sexual abuse. CEIU detects and apprehends producers and distributors of child sexual abuse material and perpetrators of transnational child sexual abuse; identifies and rescues child victims around the world; and trains domestic and international law enforcement partners in cutting-edge investigative practices.

Last Updated: March 31, 2022 | Publication

CIS Ombudsman's Recommendations to USCIS 2022

CIS Ombudsman's Recommendation(s) to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 2022.

Last Updated: March 31, 2022 | Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: DHS Efforts to Assist Ukrainian Nationals

Following Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is providing support and humanitarian relief to Ukrainian nationals in need both in the United States and abroad. To provide pathways to the United States for Ukrainians seeking refuge, DHS is working to expand current legal pathways and develop new programs in support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to displaced Ukrainians. We are coordinating our efforts closely with our European allies and partners who are on the frontlines of this humanitarian crisis.

Last Updated: March 16, 2022 | Press Releases

Secretary Mayorkas Designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States as of March 15, 2022, will be eligible for TPS.

Last Updated: March 2, 2022 | Press Releases

Secretary Mayorkas Designates Sudan and Extends and Redesignates South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new designation of Sudan and an extension and redesignation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.

Last Updated: March 1, 2022 | Publication

Follow Up Q&A from myUSCIS for Applicants

Follow Up Questions and Answers from the CIS Ombudsman's Webinar: Overview of myUSCIS for Applicants.

Last Updated: February 24, 2022 | Publication

The CIS Ombudsman's Listening Session: DHS Form 7001

On February 7, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) hosted a listening session about proposed changes to DHS Form 7001.

Last Updated: February 17, 2022 | Press Releases

DHS Proposes Fair and Humane Public Charge Rule

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would regulate how DHS applies the public charge ground of inadmissibility. The proposed rule would provide fair and humane treatment for noncitizens requesting admission to the United States or applying for lawful permanent residence from within the United States. DHS has posted an advance copy of the proposed rule. The official version will publish in the Federal Register in the coming days.