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Citizenship and Immigration Services

Managed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the United States’ lawful immigration system is one of the most generous in the world.

  • CIS Ombudsman’s Recommendations to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 2024

    Recommendation to USCIS for the year of 2024.

     

  • CIS Ombudsman Strategic Plans

    The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) aims to be a champion for a transparent and efficient immigration benefits system administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Our strategic plans help us to effectively carry out our mission through casework, stakeholder engagement, and policy recommendations.

  • Case Inquiry Date Tip Sheet

    The CIS Ombudsman created this tip sheet on how to check your case inquiry date, which lets you know when you can submit an inquiry to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) about the status of your case.

  • Types of Cases the CIS Ombudsman Can and Cannot Help With

    The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) assists individuals and employers in resolving difficulties they are experiencing with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This tip sheet explains the types of cases we can and cannot help with.

  • Family Reunification Task Force – Filing Guides and Cover Letters

    Reference documents for submitting Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization and I-131 Application for Travel document through the FRTF process.

  • CIS Ombudsman Case Assistance Infographic

    If you cannot resolve your issue with USCIS and you have exhausted your options reaching out to the agency, you may request assistance from the CIS Ombudsman’s office. To learn how to request case assistance from our office, please take a look at our one-page infographic.

  • Joint Webinar with USCIS on the HART Service Center

    On April 30, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) hosted a joint webinar with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Humanitarian, Adjustment, Removing Conditions, and Travel Documents (HART) Service Center’s one-year anniversary. 

  • The CIS Ombudsman’s Webinar Series: Joint Webinar with USCIS on its New Fee Rule

    On February 27, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) hosted a joint webinar with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on USCIS’ final rule to update certain immigration and naturalization fees (fee rule).

  • The CIS Ombudsman’s Webinar Series: Engagement with USCIS on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

    On October 30, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) hosted a joint webinar with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and implementation of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA).

  • How to Avoid Getting Locked Out of Your USCIS Online Account Tip Sheet

    Tip sheet on how to avoid getting locked out of your U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) online account