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Case Inquiry Date Tip Sheet

The CIS Ombudsman created this tip sheet on how to check your case inquiry date, which lets you know when you can submit an inquiry to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) about the status of your case.

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DHS and Ohio Building Behavioral Intervention Program

The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) is partnering with Wood County, Ohio in the establishment of a county-wide, multidisciplinary Behavioral Intervention Program (BIP). It is undergoing three independent evaluations to help develop capacity and understanding of best practices in behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) processes.

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New Tip Sheet on How to Avoid Getting Locked Out of Your USCIS Online Account

This blog talks about the new tip sheet on "How to Avoid Getting Locked Out of Your USCIS Online Account."

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How to Avoid Getting Locked Out of Your USCIS Online Account Tip Sheet

Tip sheet on how to avoid getting locked out of your U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) online account

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New Tip Sheet on the Afghan Re-Parole Process

New tip sheet on the Afghan re-parole process

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Afghan Re-Parole Process Tip Sheet

A tip sheet on navigating the Afghan re-parole application process

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Treat the Date You Print Your Shipping Label as Your Postmark Date

Treat the Date You Print Your Shipping Label as Your Postmark Date

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Feature Article: SAGE Advice—S&T Collaborates with Canada on Emergency Response Best Practices

The Science Advice and Guidance for Emergencies (SAGE) Program gives both nations the tools to better prepare for cross-border emergencies.

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Tip Sheet: How F-1 Students Seeking OPT Can Avoid Form I-765 Delays

Tips for F-1 OPT students filing I-765

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Tips for Submitting a Case Assistance Request

Tips for how to best request case assistance from the CIS Ombudsman office.