Alliance: FAQ and Factsheets: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
FAQ and Factsheets: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States of America.
The USCIS establishes immigration services, policies and priorities to preserve America's legacy as a nation of immigrants while ensuring that no one is admitted who is a threat to public saftey.
To accomplish this, USCIS "adjudicates" (decide upon) the petitions and applications of potential immigrants.
USCIS adjudicates:
Immigrant visa petitions
Naturalization petitions
Asylum and refugee applications
For more information, visit [1] the USCIS website.
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Rule For Nonimmigrant Victims Of Human Trafficking And Specified
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has transmitted an interim final rule to the Federal Register that will allow “T” and “U” nonimmigrants to adjust status their status and become lawful permanent residents.
The “T” nonimmigrant status, also known as the “T” visa, was created to provide immigration protection to victims of a severe form of human trafficking. The “U” nonimmigrant status, or “U” visa, is designated for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse because of the crime and who are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation of the criminal activity.
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[1]: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
[2]: http://www.svfreenyc.org/home/nycaasa/stage.nycagainstrape.org/survivors_factsheet_148.html
[3]: http://www.svfreenyc.org/home/nycaasa/stage.nycagainstrape.org/survivors_factsheet_148.html
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