Stakeholder Messages
This page contains USCIS stakeholder messages, searchable by topic and date. Stakeholder messages are only current as of the date of publication/release. Keep in mind, messages may have become outdated since they were sent.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Sept. 18, 2024, through March 17, 2026, through publication of a notice in the Federal Register.The extension of TPS for Somalia allows current beneficiaries to re-register to retain TPS through March 17, 2026, if they otherwise continue to meet the eligibility requirements for TPS. Existing TPS beneficiaries who wish to extend their status through March 17, 2026, must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period.The redesignation of Somalia for TPS allows additional Somali nationals (and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Somalia) to file initial applications to obtain TPS if they established residence in the United States on or before July 12, 2024, and have continued to reside in the United States since then (“continuous residence”).The Federal Register notice explains the procedures necessary for an individual to re-register under the extension and renew their Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or submit an initial application under the redesignation and apply for an EAD.
On June 18, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced actions to promote family unity in the immigration process.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Sept. 4, 2024, through March 3, 2026, with a notice published in the Federal Register.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reminds applicants and petitioners to make sure that they are submitting the current edition of all forms before sending your package to USCIS.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today highlighted updated guidance in the Policy Manual on customer service and safe address procedures for individuals protected under 8 U.S.C. 1367.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Council on Combating Gender-Based Violence (CCGBV) has two announcements to share with you.
On July 1, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expanded the Case Status Online tool to allow intercountry adoption applicants and petitioners, and their attorneys or accredited representatives, to check their case status online.
The Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, through Feb. 3, 2026, with a notice in the Federal Register.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is announcing the opening of the application period for a new funding opportunity under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: the Citizenship and Integration Training Academy (CITA).
On May 29, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expanded its self-service tool allowing applicants, petitioners, their attorneys, and accredited representatives to reschedule most biometric services appointments before the date of the appointment for Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition, Form I-800, Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative, and Form I-800A, Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country.
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