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Non-Disclosure of Information Protected under 8 U.S.C. Section 1367

Department of Homeland Security instruction on the non-disclosure of information protected under 8 U.S.C. Section 1367. This section protects any information relating to non-citizens, and their beneficiaries, who are seeking or have been approved for immigrant status as (1) battered spouses, children and parents under provisions of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA); (2) victims of a severe form of human trafficking who generally are cooperating with law enforcement authorities; or (3) victims who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse and are cooperating with law enforcement authorities.

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The CIS Ombudsman's Webinar Series: USCIS Introduces e-Filing for Initial Form I-821

August 24, 2021, public webinar to discuss online filing for Form I-821, and concurrent filing of Form I-765, for individuals applying for TPS.

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DHS Statement on Safety and Immigration Enforcement During Hurricane Ida

Translations of the DHS statement on safety and immigration enforcement during Hurricane Ida.

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S&T Immigration Services Fact Sheet

This Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) program will identify and develop methods to automate portions of the current immigration interview and documentation processes, which will enhance the efficiency and integrity of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' execution of their statutory responsibilities.

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Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for El Paso Service Processing Center

ICE has prepared this Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (42 United States Code [U.S.C.] 4321 et seq.) and other relevant federal and state laws and regulations, as well as DHS Directive 023-01, Revision 01 and DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Revison 01, Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act. This Draft EA discloses the environmental impacts that would result from the Proposed Action and alternatives.

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Immigration Services

The Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T’s) Immigration Services program develops technologies that enhance the ability of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to efficiently adjudicate applications and petitions for immigrant benefits. 

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The CIS Ombudsman's Webinar Series: 2021 Annual Report

July 14, 2021, the Office of the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman hosted a webinar highlighting its 2021 Annual Report to Congress.

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CIS Ombudsman's Recommendations 2005

CIS Ombudsman's 2005 Recommendations to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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CIS Ombudsman's Recommendations 2004

Recommendations to USCIS and their responses for the year 2004.

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CIS Ombudsman's Recommendations to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 2006

Recommendations to USCIS and their response for the year 2006.