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CIS Ombudsman’s Recommendations to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 2024

Recommendation to USCIS for the year of 2024.

 

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Types of Cases the CIS Ombudsman Can and Cannot Help With

The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) assists individuals and employers in resolving difficulties they are experiencing with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This tip sheet explains the types of cases we can and cannot help with.

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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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Close Summary Regarding Clay County Jail

Summary of CRCL’s recommendation memorandum to ICE in May 2024 that followed CRCL’s onsite investigation at the Clay County Jail.

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Informal Proposals Shared with USCIS

A selection of informal proposals that the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) has shared with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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Formal Recommendations by the CIS Ombudsman

Formal recommendations sent by the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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HSI Newark Investigation Leads to Former Bronx Attorney’s Guilty Plea in Large-Scale Immigration Fraud Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. — Following an investigation led by HSI Newark, a Bronx, New York-based former immigration attorney pleaded guilty to charges in a large-scale immigration fraud scheme.

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The CIS Ombudsman's Webinar Series: 2024 Annual Report

On July 30, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) hosted a webinar highlighting its 2024 Annual Report to Congress.

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Close Summary Regarding Implementation of ICE’s Segregation Oversight Program (Part 2)

Summary of CRCL’s recommendation memorandum to ICE in February 2024 that followed CRCL’s periodic review of the ICE segregation oversight program.

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HSI New England Arrests UK Man for Lying on Immigration Application

BOSTON — HSI New England special agents arrested a man from the United Kingdom for allegedly making false statements in an immigration matter.