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Intake of Petitions, Applications, and Other Benefit Requests at the Texas Service Center

On May 28, 2024, the intake of petitions, applications, and other benefit requests at the Texas Service Center was temporarily suspended due to widespread and severe weather.  In most instances, courier services will re-attempt delivery once the Texas Service Center re-opens; no further action from petitioners or applicants is required.  If your petition or application is returned to you, you should refile at your earliest convenience. Petitioners or applicants affected by the intake disruption or by severe weather may request 

Centralized Intake Processing of VAWA Self-Petitions and Related Filings at the Nebraska Service Center

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Effective April 1, 2024, USCIS centralized the intake process of Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, and related filings under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) for self-petitioning abused spouses, children, and parents at the Nebraska Service Center.

USCIS Forms Update Notice - Form I-941, Application for Entrepreneur Parole

USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form(s):

Form I-941, Application for Entrepreneur Parole

05/06/2024 09:40 AM EDT

Edition Date: 05/06/24. Starting July 8, USCIS will accept only the 05/06/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/01/24 and 07/21/22 editions. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

For more information, please visit the Forms Updates page.

USCIS Celebrates Its Employees During Public Service Recognition Week

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is honoring its dedicated workforce during Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) 2024. Celebrated annually during the first full week in May since 1985, PSRW is a time set aside to honor those who serve the nation as federal, state, county, and local government employees.