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Renueve su DACA lo Antes Posible

El 13 de mayo de 2024, el Defensor del Pueblo del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración (CIS Ombudsman) envió este mensaje a grupos de interés sobre la renovación de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) lo antes posible.

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Renew Your DACA as Early as Possible

On May 13, 2024, the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) sent out a stakeholder message on renewing your Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) as early as possible.

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We Have Finalized New Features to Improve the Case Assistance Request Experience

Announcement for the new CIS Ombudsman case assistance web features and form.

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Check for New Fees and Form Editions Before You File

 Blog post about CIS Ombudsman's April 10, 2024 stakeholder message about USCIS new fees and new form editions.

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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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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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CIS Ombudsman Case Assistance Infographic

If you cannot resolve your issue with USCIS and you have exhausted your options reaching out to the agency, you may request assistance from the CIS Ombudsman’s office. To learn how to request case assistance from our office, please take a look at our one-page infographic.

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How to Apply

How to apply to: federal application process, understanding federal job announcements, writing a federal resume, veterans employment.

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How to Submit a Case Assistance Request

When and how to submit a case assistance request and the types of cases the CIS Ombudsman's Office can help with.