USCIS Press Releases - 2007

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December, 2007

1. Notice to Illinois Employers About E-Verify. 12/31/2007
   
   
2. Update: Comment Period Closes for Proposed Rule to Replace Permanent Resident Cards Without Expiration Date. 12/13/2007
   
   
3. USCIS Updates Guide for New Immigrants. 12/11/2007
   
   
4. USCIS Announces Fee Waiver for California Fire Victims. 12/07/2007
   
   
5. Fact Sheet: Task Force on New Americans. 12/06/2007
   
   
6. USCIS Expands Immigration Officer Training Capacity. 12/05/2007
   
   

November, 2007

1. USCIS Revises Filing Instructions for Petition for Alien Relative. 11/30/2007
   
   
2. USCIS Issues Reminder to Nationals of Burundi to Re-register for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). 11/28/2007
   
   
3. USCIS Reminds Employers to Transition to New Employment Eligibility Verification Form by Dec. 26, 2007. 11/23/2007
   
   
4. Questions and Answers: Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program. 11/21/2007
   
   
5. Fact Sheet: Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program. 11/21/2007
   
   
6. USCIS Naturalizes 253 Service Members in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan to Honor Veterans Past and Present. 11/14/2007
   
   
7. USCIS Centralizes Filing for F-2A Petitions. 11/09/2007
   
   
8. Fact Sheet: USCIS Revises Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. 11/07/2007
   
   
9. USCIS Revises Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. 11/07/2007
   
   
10. USCIS Reopens Comment Period on Proposed Rule for Religious Worker Visa Classifications. 11/01/2007
    
    
11. USCIS Streamlines Readmissions for Certain H and L Nonimmigrants with Pending Permanent Residence Applications. 11/01/2007
    
    

October, 2007

1. DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nationals of Burundi as of May 2, 2009. 10/29/2007
   
   
2. Questions and Answers: Termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nationals of Burundi. 10/29/2007
   
   
3. Advisory: USCIS and Nellis Air Force Base to Welcome Newest Citizens. 10/26/2007
   
   
4. USCIS Announces Changes to Vietnam Adoptions. 10/25/2007
   
   
5. Fact Sheet: Naturalization Through Military Service. 10/24/2007
   
   
6. USCIS Announces Centralized Filing Location for the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program. 10/17/2007
   
   
7. New Rule for Nonimmigrant Victims of Criminal Activity Goes into Effect Tomorrow. 10/16/2007
   
   
8. USCIS Issues TPS Reminder to Nationals of El Salvador
   USCIS reminds nationals of El Salvador eligible for Temporary Protected Status to file a re-registration application by October 22, 2007. 10/12/2007
   
   
9. USCIS Announces Revised Guatemalan Adoption Processing Procedures
   U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will, effective October 15, 2007, place a ceiling on the number of initial orphan petition submissions in Guatemala. 10/11/2007
   
   
10. USCIS Issues Interim Rule Establishing New Procedures for Adopted Children Under the Hague Convention. 10/04/2007
    
    
11. Questions and Answers: USCIS Issues Interim Rule Establishing New Procedures for Adopted Children Under the Hague Convention. 10/04/2007
    
    
12. Update: USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2008. 10/01/2007
    
    

September, 2007

1. Transcript: Press Conference on New Naturalization Test 09/27/2007
   
   
2. USCIS Announces New Naturalization Test 09/27/2007
   
   
3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Redesigned Naturalization Test 09/27/2007
   
   
4. USCIS Announces A New Filing Address for Humanitarian Parole Applications 09/26/2007
   
   
5. Fact Sheet: USCIS Implements Authority to Exempt Certain Persons Who Provided Material Support Under Duress to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) 09/26/2007
   
   
6. Transcript: Press Conference on E-Verify Program 09/25/2007
   
   
7. Fact Sheet: E-Verify 09/25/2007
   Strengthening the Employment Eligibility Documentation Review Process for the Nation's Employers
   
   
8. USCIS Launches Photo Screening Tool for E-Verify Program 09/25/2007
   Photo Tool Will Help Employers Detect Some Forms of Identity Fraud
   
   
9. Noted Author Ayaan Hirsi Ali Receives Her Green Card 09/25/2007
   
   
10. Advisory: USCIS to Hold Military Citizenship Ceremony at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine 09/20/2007
    
    
11. Questions and Answers: Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Certain Liberians 09/19/2007
    
    
12. Fact Sheet: Liberians Provided Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) 09/19/2007
    
    
13. Advisory: USCIS and National Park Service Welcome 45 Servicemembers at Cabrillo National Monument 09/14/2007
    
    
14. Advisory: USCIS and ASU Welcome 240 at the Tempe Campus 09/14/2007
    
    
15. Fact Sheet: Citizenship Day - Constitution Week 2007 09/14/2007
    
    
16. USCIS to Welcome 23,000 New Citizens During Constitution Week 09/14/2007
    
    
17. Advisory: USCIS to Welcome 200 New Citizens at Special Citizenship Day Celebration at Cantigny Park 09/12/2007
    
    
18. Advisory: 22 to Become U.S. Citizens Onboard the Steamship Ticonderoga 09/12/2007
    
    
19. Advisory: Fallen Soldier to be Recognized as U.S. Citizen 09/12/2007
    
    
20. Advisory: Historic Salem Customs House to Host Citizenship Day Ceremony 09/12/2007
    
    
21. Advisory: National Mall Site of Citizenship Ceremony to Commemorate National "Constitution Day" 09/12/2007
    
    
22. Advisory: Roosevelt Historic Site to Host Citizenship Ceremony 09/12/2007
    
    
23. Advisory: USCIS Hosts Nevada's Largest-Ever Citizenship Ceremony 09/12/2007
    
    
24. Advisory: USCIS Welcomes 29 New Citizens 09/12/2007
    
    
25. Advisory: USCIS Welcomes 607 New Citizens 09/12/2007
    
    
26. Advisory: USCIS to Welcome 35 New Americans at Special Hartford Ceremony 09/12/2007
    
    
27. Hoja de Datos: USCIS Publica una Nueva Regla Para Personas No Inmigrantes Vнctimas de Actividades Criminales 09/05/2007
    
    
28. USCIS Publica Una Nueva Regla Para Personas No Inmigrantes Vнctimas de Actividades Criminales 09/05/2007
    
    
29. Fact Sheet: Certifying U Nonimmigrant Status 09/05/2007
    
    
30. Fact Sheet: USCIS Publishes Rule for Nonimmigrant Victims of Criminal Activity 09/05/2007
    
    
31. USCIS Publishes New Rule for Nonimmigrant Victims of Criminal Activity 09/05/2007
    U-visas will provide temporary immigration benefits to victims who help law enforcement
    
    

August, 2007

1. USCIS Issues Service Center and Lockbox Receipting Update 08/24/2007
   
   
2. Questions and Answers: Renewing Permanent Resident Cards Without an Expiration Date 08/22/2007
   
   
3. Permanent Resident Cards Without Expiration Dates Must Be Replaced 08/22/2007
   
   
4. Fact Sheet: Proposal to Require Replacement of Permanent Resident Cards Without an Expiration Date 08/22/2007
   
   
5. El Salvador Temporary Protected Status Re-Registration Opens 08/21/2007
   
   
6. Questions and Answers: DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Designation for Nationals of El Salvador for 18 Months 08/21/2007
   
   
7. Preguntas y respuestas: El Departmento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) Extiende por 18 Meses la Designaciуn el Estado de Protecciуn Temporal (TPS) para los Salvadoreсos 08/21/2007
   
   
8. USCIS Anuncia el Periodo del Reinscripcion Para Salvadoreсos en el Estado de Protecciуn Temporal (TPS) 08/21/2007
   
   
9. USCIS Issues Service Center and Lockbox Receipting Update 08/17/2007
   
   
10. USCIS Launches Toll-Free Military Help Line 08/13/2007
    
    
11. USCIS Issues Service Center and Lockbox Receipting Update 08/10/2007
    
    
12. Frequently Asked Questions #3: Employment-Based Adjustment Applications Filed by Aliens Whose Priority Dates are Current under Department of State July Visa Bulletin No. 107 08/08/2007
    
    
13. USCIS to Administer Additional Humanitarian Programs 08/06/2007
    
    
14. USCIS Highlights Change to Guatemalan Intercountry Adoptions 08/06/2007
    
    
15. USCIS Implements Changes to Assist Prospective Adoptive Parents 08/06/2007
    
    
16. Frequently Asked Questions: USCIS Implements Changes to Assist Prospective Adoptive Parents 08/06/2007
    
    
17. USCIS Issues Service Center and Lockbox Receipting Update. 08/03/2007
    
    
18. USCIS Urges H-2B Employers to Continue to Identify "Returning Workers" on Petitions for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Start Dates. 08/02/2007
    
    
19. Fact Sheet: Naturalization Through Military Service. 08/01/2007
    
    

July, 2007

1. Update Regarding Fee Increase for Electronic Filings. 07/30/2007
   
   
2. USCIS Implements New Application and Petition Fee Schedule Today. 07/30/2007
   
   
   
3. Frequently Asked Questions #2: Employment-Based Adjustment Applications Filed by Aliens Whose Priority Dates are Current under Department of State July Visa Bulletin No. 107. 07/27/2007
   
   
4. USCIS Issues Final Reminder to Hondurans and Nicaraguans Eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). 07/27/2007
   
   
5. USCIS Rescinds Prior Update Regarding the Discontinuance of "Prepaid Mailers" for Issuing Notices and Documents. 07/27/2007
   
   
6. USCIS Announces Extension of Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing Service for Form I-140 Immigrant Alien Petitions. 07/24/2007
   
   
7. USCIS Director Emilio Gonzalez Recognizes Two Outstanding Americans by Choice. 07/24/2007
   
   
8. USCIS Discontinues Use of "Prepaid Mailers" for Issuing Notices and Documents. 07/23/2007
   
   
9. New Application and Petition Fees Go Into Effect on July 30, 2007. 07/23/2007
   
   
10. Frequently Asked Questions #1: Employment-Based Adjustment Applications Filed by Aliens Whose Priority Dates are Current under Department of State July Visa Bulletin No. 107. 07/23/2007
    
    
11. USCIS Issues Service Center Receipting Update. 07/20/2007
    
    
12. USCIS Announces Revised Processing Procedures for Adjustment of Status Applications. 07/17/2007
    
    
13. USCIS Launches Transformation Pilot
    Inter-country Adoptions to be First Test Caseload. 07/16/2007
    
    
14. Questions and Answers: USCIS Releases SIMS Pilot Program for Inter-Country Adoption Applications. 07/16/2007
    
    
15. USCIS Issues Correction of Previous Guidance Regarding Form I-140 Immigrant Alien Worker Filings with Labor Certification Substitution Requests. 07/13/2007
    
    
16. USCIS Issues Service Center Receipting Update. 07/13/2007
    
    
17. California Service Center Now Issuing Delayed Form I-797 Approval Notices. 07/11/2007
    
    
18. USCIS Re-Issues Reminder to Hondurans and Nicaraguans Eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). 07/11/2007
    With less than three weeks remaining, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today re-issued a reminder to Hondurans and Nicaraguans eligible to file a re-registration application for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by the closing date of June 1, 2006.
    
    
19. Recordatorio de la Oficina de USCIS para los hondureсos y nicaragьenses elegibles para el estado de protecciуn temporal (TPS). 07/11/2007
    
    
20. More Than 400 Service Members Become U.S. Citizens Overseas. 07/06/2007
    
    
21. USCIS Issues Service Center Receipting Update. 07/06/2007
    
    
22. USCIS Introduces New Educational Resource for Immigrants. 07/02/2007
    
    
23. USCIS Announces Update on Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Processing. 07/02/2007
    
    
24. Fact Sheet: Expanded Special Immigrant Status for Afghan and Iraqi Translators and Interpreters. 07/02/2007
    
    

June, 2007

1. Las nuevas tarifas para trбmites de solicitudes y peticiones entrarбn en vigor el 30 de julio del 2007. 06/29/2007
   
   
2. New Application and Petition Fees Go Into Effect on July 30, 2007. 06/29/2007
   
   
3. USCIS Recognizes Three Outstanding Americans by Choice. 06/29/2007
   White House Indian Treaty Room Site of Awards Presentation and Special Naturalization Ceremony
   
   
4. USCIS to Welcome 4,000 New Americans During Fourth of July Celebrations. 06/28/2007
   Commemorating the 231st birthday of America by welcoming new citizens during naturalization ceremonies held around the world and throughout the United States.
   
   
5. USCIS Announces Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing Service for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. 06/27/2007
   
   
6. California Service Center (CSC) Experiencing System Delays. 06/26/2007
   
   
7. USCIS Issues Reminder to Hondurans and Nicaraguans Eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). 06/22/2007
   
   
8. USCIS Issues Service Center Receipting Update. 06/22/2007
   
   
9. Update: USCIS Modifies Participation Requirement in District Office Rapid Adjudication (DORA) Pilot Program. 06/21/2007
   
   
10. Fact Sheet: Naturalization Through Military Service. 06/21/2007
    
    
11. Fact Sheet: Status of Citizens of the Republic of Palau. 06/21/2007
    
    
12. USCIS Announces Direct Filing Instructions for Forms I-129F, I-131, I-140, I-360, I-485, I-765, and I-907. 06/21/2007
    
    
13. USCIS Continues Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing Service for Religious Workers (R-1) Nonimmigrant Visa Classification. 06/18/2007
    
    
14. Task Force on New Americans Reports First Year Initiatives. 06/12/2007
    
    
15. Fact Sheet: Task Force on New Americans. 06/12/2007
    
    
16. USCIS Begins Review of Ombudsman's 2007 Annual Report. 06/11/2007
    
    
17. Update: USCIS Reminds Customers of Correct Customer Service Phone Number. 06/08/2007
    USCIS reminds its customers that the correct phone number for the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) is 800-375-5283.
    
    
18. USCIS Issues Service Center Receipting Update 06/08/2007
    
    

May, 2007

1. USCIS Advises Public Regarding Immigration Fraud and Proposed Immigration Reform Legislation 05/31/07
   
   
2. Questions and Answers: DHS Announces 18-Month TPS Extensions for Nationals of Nicaragua 05/29/07
   
   
3. USCIS Commemorates Memorial Day by Welcoming Newest Americans Overseas 05/29/07
   
   
4. Questions and Answers: DHS Announces 18-Month TPS Extensions for Nationals of Honduras 05/29/07
   
   
5. Press Release: DHS Announces 18-Month TPS Extensions for Nationals of Honduras and Nicaragua 05/29/07
   
   
6. Questions and Answers: USCIS Sets Final Fee Schedule to Build an Immigration Service for the 21st Century 05/29/07
   
   
7. Press Release: USCIS Sets Final Fee Schedule to Build an Immigration Service for the 21st Century 05/29/07
   
   
8. Preguntas y respuestas: La oficina de los Servicios de Ciudadania e Inmigracion de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) establece la estructura final de tarifas para el nuevo servicio de inmigracion del siglo XXI 05/29/07
   
   
9. USCIS Announces New Procedures for Employers in Response to New Department of Labor Rule Eliminating Substitutions on Labor Certifications 05/24/07
   
   
10. USCIS Issues Service Center Receipting Update 05/24/07
    
    
11. Fact Sheet: Military Naturalizations 05/24/07
    
    
12. USCIS Updates Guatemala Adoption Processing Times 05/17/07
    
    
13. USCIS Terminates Premium Processing Service for Form I-140 Requesting Labor Certification Substitution 05/17/07
    
    
14. U.S. National Soccer Player Cabral Becomes U.S. Citizen, 5/11/07
    
    
15. USCIS Issuance of Receipts for H-1B Cap Cases On-Going, 5/11/2007
    
    
16. Fact Sheet: Concerning the Secretary's Exercise of Authority Under Sec. 212(d)(3)(B)(i), 05/10/2007
    
    
17. USCIS Reaches H-1B Exemption Cap for Fiscal Year 2008, 05/04/2007
    
    
18. 28 Immigrants to Become Nation’s Newest Americans at Washington’s Annual Public Service Recognition Week Exhibit, 05/04/2007
    
    
19. Secretary Chertoff Extends Temporary Protected Status for Eligible Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Salvadorans, 05/02/2007
    
    

April 2007

1. Testimony of USCIS Deputy Director Scharfen at a hearing regarding "Problems in the Current Employment Verification and Worksite Enforcement System", 04/24/2007
   
   
2. Proposed Rule for Special Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Religious Workers, 04/24/2007
   
   
3. USCIS Updates Count of FY 2008 U.S.-Earned Masters Degree H-1B Cap Filings, 04/23/2007
   
   
4. Fact Sheet: USCIS Proposes Revisions for Religious Worker Visa Classifications, 04/19/2007
   
   
5. Change in H-1B Procedures Trims Weeks Off Final Selection Process, 04/19/2007
   
   
6. USCIS Proposes Revisions for Religious Worker Visa Classifications, 04/19/2007
   
   
7. USCIS Introduces The Citizen's Almanac, 04/17/2007
   
   
8. Mrs. Lynne Cheney Addresses Special Naturalization Ceremony, 04/17/2007
   
   
9. New USCIS Office Enhances Internal Security, 04/17/2007
   
   
10. USCIS Runs Random Selection Process for H-1Bs, 04/13/2007
    
    
11. Fact Sheet: USCIS Announces Flexible Response Times for Notices of Intent to Deny and Requests for Evidence, 04/12/2007
    
    
12. USCIS Announces Flexible Response Times for Notices of Intent to Deny and Requests for Evidence, 04/12/2007
    
    
13. USCIS Announces Extension of Filing Time for Two Nonimmigrant Petitions, 04/11/2007
    
    
14. USCIS Updates Count of FY 2008 H-1B Cap Filings, 04/10/2007
    
    
15. Fact Sheet: USCIS Imposes Conditions on Availability of Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions Subject to the FY 2008 Cap, 04/09/2007
    
    
16. USCIS Releases Preliminary Number of FY 2008 H-1B Cap Filings, 04/05/2007
    
    
17. USCIS Welcomes More Than 6,000 New Citizens, 04/04/2007
    
    
18. USCIS Announces the Closing of Overseas Agency Offices from April 5-9, 2007, 04/04/2007
    
    
19. Update: USCIS Reaches FY 2008 H-1B Cap, 04/03/2007
    
    
20. USCIS Opens New Atlanta Field Office, 04/03/2007
    
    

March 2007

1. USCIS Reminds Customers of Revised Filing Instructions for Forms I-129 and I-539, 03/30/2007
   
   
2. Testimony of USCIS Director Gonzalez on Immigration Reform and the Temporary Worker Program, House Appropriations Committee, Homeland Security Subcommittee 03/27/2007
   
   
3. Update: USCIS to Accept H-1B Petitions for FY 2008 on April 2, 03/27/2007
   
   
4. Update: Information to Help Complete and Submit I-129 Petitions to USCIS Service Centers for FY 2008 H-1B Cap Cases, 03/27/2007
   
   
5. Consular Offices Abroad Resume Accepting I-130 Petitions, New Procedures Implemented by USCIS and Department of State 03/26/2007
   
   
6. USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of Fiscal Year 2007, 03/23/2007
   
   
7. Fact Sheet: Hialeah Field Office, 03/16/2007
   
   
8. USCIS Facility Revitalization Strategy, 03/16/2007
   
   
9. Fact Sheet: Southeast Florida Field Offices, 03/16/2007
   
   
10. Fact Sheet: Miami Field Office, 03/16/2007
    
    
11. Fact Sheet: Broward County Field Office, 03/16/2007
    
    
12. Fact Sheet: Orlando Field Office, 03/16/2007
    
    
13. Fact Sheet: Kendall Field Office, 03/16/2007
    
    
14. USCIS Creates New Office of Security and Integrity, 03/15/2007
    
    
15. DHS Secretary Chertoff and USCIS Director Gonzalez Welcome Newest Citizens at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 03/12/2007
    
    
16. Status of Adoptions from Guatemala, 03/09/2007
    
    
17. USCIS "Guatemala Adoptions" E-Mail Down, 03/09/2007
    
    
18. USCIS Announces Employment Authorization Update for TPS Recipients from Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador, 03/09/2007
    
    
19. USCIS Announces Direct Filing Instructions for Forms I-129 and I-539 Under the Bi-Specialization Initiative, 03/05/2007
    
    
20. Suspected Murderer, Convicted Rapist and Narcotics Violator Arrested in Florida, 03/01/2007
    
    

February 2007

1. Fact Sheet: Guatemalan Asylum Applicants in the Context of the ABC Settlement Agreement and Section 203 of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA), 02/28/2007
   
   
2. Fact Sheet: Freedom of Information Act, 02/28/2007
   
   
3. USCIS Launches New Track for Processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests, 02/28/2007
   
   
4. Update: New Biometrics Process for Conditional Permanent Residents, 02/28/2007
   
   
5. USCIS Advises Petitioners Overseas - Do Not Re-File I-130, 02/27/2007
   
   
6. Update: USCIS Unveils Revised Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765), 02/21/2007
   
   
7. Update: USCIS Clarifies Criteria to Expedite FBI Name Check, 02/20/2007
   
   
8. Public Notice: USCIS to Reissue Requests for Evidence for Special Immigrant Religious Workers (Form I-360), 02/16/2007
   
   
9. USCIS Reveals A New Look for Travel Booklets, 02/15/2007
   
   
10. Testimony of USCIS Director Gonzalez Regarding a Proposal to Adjust the Immigration Benefit Application and Petition Fee Schedule, 02/14/2007
    
    
11. Public Notice: USCIS Reminds Prospective Adoptive Parents of New Chinese Government Requirements, 02/13/2007
    
    
12. Fact Sheet: President’s FY 2008 Budget Request for USCIS Focuses on Building an Immigration Service for the 21st Century, 02/05/2007
    
    

January 2007

1. Fact Sheet: Building an Immigration Service for the 21st Century, 01/31/2007
   
   
2. Questions and Answers: Building an Immigration Service for the 21st Century, 01/31/2007
   
   
3. Fact Sheet: USCIS Fee Adjustments, 01/31/2007
   
   
4. Press Release: Building an Immigration Service for the 21st Century, 01/31/2007
   
   
5. Fact Sheet: Honduran and Nicaraguan Re-registration for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the Issuance of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), 01/26/2007
   
   
6. Fact Sheet: Salvadoran Re-registration for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the Issuance of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), 01/26/2007
   
   
7. USCIS Recognizes Four Outstanding Americans by Choice, 01/24/2007
   
   
8. Chinese Orphan Among Newest U.S. Citizens, 01/22/2007
   
   
9. PFact Sheet: USCIS Naturalization Test Redesign, 01/22/2007
   
   
10. USCIS Introduces Change of Address Online Function to Web, 01/12/2007
    
    
11. Historic Naturalization Index Headed to National Archives Facility in Denver, 01/09/2007
    
    

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