Department of homeland security united states citizenship and immigration services

Department of homeland security united states citizenship and immigration services

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is responsible for processing immigration and naturalization applications and establishing policies regarding immigration services.

Agency Details

Acronym:

USCIS

Website:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Contact:

Contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Local Offices:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Local Offices

International Immigration Offices

Main Address:

Information and Customer Service Division
5900 Capital Gateway Dr.
Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009

Toll Free:

1-800-375-5283

1-877-247-4645 (Military Help Line)

TTY:

1-800-767-1833

Forms:

Citizenship and Immigration Services Forms

Government branch:

Executive Department Sub-Office/Agency/Bureau

Apply for, Renew, or Replace a Green Card

Check Case Status with myUSCIS

Apply for Naturalization 

Request help from the CIS Ombudsman for a case problem you've been unable to resolve with USCIS.

Parent Agency

  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security

USCIS consists of 19,000 employees and contractors from 250 offices across the world who oversee lawful immigration to the United States. Our number one goal is strengthening the security and integrity of the immigration system through efficient and consistent adjudications of benefits, fraud detection, and enhanced customer service. USCIS promotes flexible and sound immigration policies and programs as well as immigrant participation in American civic culture.

Process for Venezuelans

On October 12, DHS announced a safe and lawful way for qualifying Venezuelans with supporters to travel by air to the United States, temporarily reside in the United States, and apply for work authorization.

Hurricane Ian Recovery Continues

When communities come together after disasters, we are reminded that recovery is a whole community effort. FEMA and federal, state, local, and community partners are continuing to work collaboratively to support survivors.

Funding for First-Ever State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be available over four years to help States and Territories become more resilient to cyber threats.

Uniting for Ukraine

Providing a pathway for displaced Ukrainian citizens and their immediate families to come to the United States.

Recognizing DHS Excellence

Secretary Mayorkas and Department leadership are paying special tribute to members of the workforce and their incredible contributions.

Why is USCIS taking so long to process 2022?

Many factors may affect how long it takes USCIS to complete an application, petition or request, such as the number of applications, petitions, or requests we receive, workload and staffing allocations, the time a benefit requestor takes responding to a request for more information, as well as policy and operational ...

What is the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services?

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is a Federal agency within the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that administers the nation's immigration laws relating to immigration benefits and services. USCIS regulates permanent and temporary immigration to the United States.

Is USCIS under the Department of Homeland Security?

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plays a central role in administering the immigration system of the United States. Administration of immigration benefits is the responsibility of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

How do I talk to an immigration officer?

Our toll free number is 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833) and our hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm Eastern.