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  • DHS Issues Updated Refugee And Asylee Statistics For FY2011
    May 21st 2012

    This report provides information on the number and characteristics of persons admitted as refugees or granted asylum in the United States in 2011.

    Please check the attachment to read the DHS Report.

  • DHS Announces Expanded List of STEM Degree Programs
    May 14th 2012

    In an effort to continue to attract the best and brightest international students to study in the United States, today DHS added more science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) designated-degree programs to the list of qualifying student...

  • The United States and Canada Announce Plans to Increase NEXUS Benefits
    May 9th 2012

    (Tuesday, May 08, 2012)

    Washington— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today they are delivering on key commitments under the U.S.-Canada Beyond the Border Action Plan for Perimeter Security and Economic Competiveness—increasing benefits to NEXUS members, streamlining the NEXUS membership renewal process and launching a plan to increase NEXUS membership. (...

  • CBP Alexandria Bay Announces Opening of Cape Vincent Port
    May 4th 2012

    Alexandria Bay, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations today announced the opening of the Cape Vincent port of entry. Cape Vincent is a seasonal port and will be open from May 1 until Oct. 31. The CBP hours of...

  • DHS Announces Re-designation and 18-Month Extension of Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status
    May 2nd 2012

    WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has re-designated Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and has extended the existing TPS designation for Somalia from Sept. 18, 2012 through March 17, 2014, allowing eligible nationals of Somalia to register or re-register for TPS in...

  • DHS Releases Annual Flow Report On Naturalizations
    Apr 16th 2012

    The DHS Office of Immigration Statistics issued its Annual Flow Report on U.S. Naturalizations for FY2011. In 2011, there were a total of 694,193 persons who became naturalized citizens of the U.S.

    Please check the attachment to view the report.

  • DHS Publishes Notice Of Correction To Syrian TPS
    Apr 5th 2012

    [Federal Register Volume 77, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 3, 2012)]
    [Notices]
    [Page 20046]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: C1-2012-7498]

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    DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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  • Social Security Administration Updates Manual On New Method For Verifying I-94
    Mar 19th 2012

    PROGRAM OPERATIONS MANUAL SYSTEM
    Part 01 - Records Maintenance
    Chapter 102 - The Social Security Number, Policy and General Procedures
    Subchapter 11 - Alien Evidence for an SSN
    Transmittal No. 17, 02/14/2012

    Audience

    FO/TSC: CR, CR TII, CR TXVI, DRT, DT, FR, OA, OS, RR, SR, TA, TE...

  • CBP Reminds Travelers to 'Know Before You Go'
    Mar 12th 2012

    Refresh Your Knowledge of Border Crossing Requirements
    03/06/2012

    Washington — With many individuals planning to enjoy the upcoming spring and summer travel season, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers to be prepared by educating themselves on the rules and regulations relating to international travel. Additionally, if you have not yet applied for a U.S. passport or U.S. passport card, the U.S. Department of State will be...

  • CBP Announces Extension Of Operating Hours For NEXUS Lane
    Feb 27th 2012

    Alexandria Bay, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Field Operations announces a change in the operating hours for the dedicated NEXUS lane at the Alexandria Bay Port of Entry. Starting March 1st, the new hours of operation for the dedicated NEXUS lane will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Frequent cross-border travelers are encouraged to participate in the NEXUS program, which allows pre-screened, low-risk travelers to...

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