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CBP Electronic Version of Flyer on New Land and Sea Travel Document Procedures
CBP posted an electronic version of a flyer created to advise travelers of new land and sea port of entry travel document procedures. More...

New Passport Fee Schedule Starting February 1, 2008
State Department press release compares the old passport fee schedule to the new one that will take effect on February 1, 2008. More...

USCIS Update on Service Center and Lockbox Receipting
A USCIS update on receipting times at the service centers and lockboxes as of 1/29/08. More...

DOS Revisions to Passport Regulations
This document contains correction to the revised Passport rule published in the Federal Register on November 19, 2007. More...

CIS Ombudsman Recommendations Status Chart
The CIS Ombudsman regularly submits recommendations for process changes to USCIS. More...

DHS Releases REAL ID Regulation
The DHS published the REAL ID final rule, effective March 31, 2008. More...

DHS Increases Funding For REAL ID Grant Program and Extends Applications Deadline
The Department of Homeland Security is making an additional $48.5 million available to assist states with REAL ID implementation and extending the grant applications deadline to March 7, 2008. More...

State Dept. Interim Final Rule Revises Consular Fees for Border Security and Passports
The Department of State is revising the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services to reflect an increase in the surcharge related to consular services in support of enhanced border security and a reduction in the execution fee for the passport book. More...

USCIS Service Center Processing Times
This page provides you with the most recent processing times for petitions and applications submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). More...

USCIS Fact Sheet on Naturalization Through Military Service
USCIS Fact Sheet on naturalization through military service. It includes statistics that reflect an increase in the number of naturalized service members since the last Fact Sheet was released in October 2007. More...

USCIS Announces New Guatemalan Adoption Legislation
USCIS announced that the Guatemalan Congress passed new adoption legislation in late 2007 to meet obligations under the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption. More...

USCIS Update on Service Center and Lockbox Receipting
A USCIS update on receipting times at the service centers and lockboxes. More...

HHS Updates Poverty Guidelines for year 2008
Department of Health and Human Services released its annual update of the HHS poverty guidelines. More...

DOS Publishes Passport Final Rule Correction
State department published notice of a correction to the final passport rule. More...

CIS Ombudsman Q & As on the New Naturalization Test
The USCIS Ombudsman's office posted answers to e-mailed questions about the new naturalization test. More...

CIS Ombudsman Answers on Medical Waivers
USCIS posted answers on N-648 Medical Waivers. More...

New Border Crossing Procedures Begin Jan. 31, 2008
DHS reminds travelers that beginning January 31, 2008, border crossers will be asked to present documents denoting citizenship and identity when entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry. More...

CBP Guidance on Recording a Timely Departure
CBP provides guidance on recording a departure when an I-94 card was not collected upon exit. More...

USCIS Answers Frequently Asked Questions about Receipting and Processing Delays
USCIS has revised and updated its frequently asked questions on receipt and processing delays to reflect the current situation. More...

Gonzalez Testimony on Naturalization Delays
Emilio T. Gonzalez, Director, USCIS, testified before the House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law, January 17, 2008 More...

USCIS Update on Service Center and Lockbox Receipting
A USCIS update on current receipting times. More...

DOL's Office Advises SWAs of Grant Allocations Under Continuing Budget Resolution
Training and Employment Guidance Letter from the DOL’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification is to advise State Workforce Agencies(SWAs) of their Alien Labor Certification (ALC) grant allocations under the FY 2008 Continuing Resolution (CR) in effect December 22, 2007, through December 31, 2007. More...

DHS Begins Collecting 10 Fingerprints from International Visitors at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport
DHS announced that it has begun collecting additional fingerprints from international visitors arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. More...

State Dept. Announces U.S. Citizens May Apply for New U.S. Passport Card Beginning February 1, 2008
U.S. citizens may begin applying in advance for the new U.S. Passport Card beginning February 1, 2008, in anticipation of land border travel document requirements. More...

CBP Issues APIS Documentary Requirements for Arrival and Departure
This CBP Chart Lists Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) documentary requirements for arrival to and departure from the U.S. More...

DHS Releases REAL ID Regulation
DHS announced the final REAL ID rule that establishes minimum security standards for state-issued drivers’ licenses and identification cards. More...

USCIS Update on Service Center and Lockbox Receipting
USCIS Update on current receipting times at the Chicago Lockbox. More...

USCIS Announces Improvements for E-Verify Telephone Customer Assistance
USCIS announced that employers and other requesting information on E-Verify could contact the program through the NCSC by calling the E-Verify program number. More...

USCIS Guidance for Processing "IDENT" I-90 Applications
USCIS addresses the processing of IDENT I-90 applications that are sent to the resolution unit of a USCIS office. More...

USCIS Extends Suspension of Premium Processing Service for Religious Workers (R-1) Nonimmigrant Visa
USCIS announced that suspension of premium processing services for religious worker (R-1) visa petitions will be extended until July 8, 2008. More...

USCIS Reminds Employers to Use New Form I-9
After December 26, 2007, employers who fail to use the new Form I-9 may be subject to all applicable penalties. All employers are required to complete a Form I-9 for each new employee hired in the United States. More...

USCIS Issues Application And Receipting Update
USCIS issued an application and receipting update, as of Dec ember 31, 2007. More...

Notice for Illinois Employers on E-Verify
USCIS issued a Notice for employers on the status of E-Verify in Illinois, which addresses enrollment in the employment verification program while DHS’s lawsuit against the state remains unresolved. More...

USCIS Service Center Processing Times
This page provides you with the most recent processing times for petitions and applications submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). More...

USCIS Reaches H-2B CAP For Second Half of Fiscal Year 2008
USCIS announced that it has received a sufficient number of petitions to reach the H-2B cap for the second half of fiscal year 2008. More...

Count of H-2B Cap for 2nd Half of FY 08
USCIS has updated the nonimmigrant visa cap count. The H-2B cap for the second half of fiscal year 2008 has reached 17,488 as of December 17, 2007. More...

VSC Updates - 01/02/2008

CSC Updates - 11/27/07

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