The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the opening of the registration period for the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2027, beginning March 4 (noon Eastern), and the portal will remain open until March 19 (noon Eastern).&nbsp;In the official notification, it is stated that prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners and representatives must register each beneficiary electronically through their USCIS online account during the period and pay a $215 fee for each registration. The USCIS is likely to send the selection notification by March 31.&nbsp;The H-1B programme permits US employers to temporarily employ foreign nationals in speciality occupations. For fiscal year 2027, the USCIS has announced that employers may file an H-1B cap-subject petition only if their registration for the intended beneficiary is selected through the H-1B registration process.<h3>When can the registration fee be submitted?</h3>USCIS stated that all H-1B cap registrations must be filed through a USCIS online account. Employers that do not already have an account are required to create an organisational account. Representatives may add company clients to their accounts at any time; however, beneficiary details and the required $215 registration fee can only be submitted once the registration window opens on March 4.&nbsp;The agency noted that selections will be conducted after the initial registration period concludes. USCIS will notify prospective petitioners of selected registrations by March 31 via their online accounts, provided they have at least one selected entry.&nbsp;The Department of Homeland Security also confirmed that the rules for selecting registrations for unique beneficiaries have been revised for the FY 2027 cap season. “The new H-1B selection process prioritises allocating visas to higher-skilled and higher-paid aliens to better protect the wages, working conditions, and job opportunities of American workers,” the USCIS stated.&nbsp;The USCIS added that if the registrations crossed the annual cap for fiscal year 2027, the agency proceed with a weighted selection from the unique beneficiaries with properly submitted registrations.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-we-ll-make-a-deal-vs-not-initiators-of-war-trump-khamenei-escalate-rhetoric-as-iran-us-tensions-continue-what-s-happening-1770005271733/1770005271734">'We'll make a deal' vs 'not initiators of war': Trump, Khamenei escalate rhetoric as Iran, US tensions continue — What's happening</a> &nbsp;

For fiscal year 2027, the USCIS has announced that employers may file an H-1B cap-subject petition only if their registration for the intended beneficiary is selected through the H-1B registration process.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the opening of the registration period for the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2027, beginning March 4 (noon Eastern), and the portal will remain open until March 19 (noon Eastern). In the official notification, it is stated that prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners and representatives must register each beneficiary electronically through their USCIS online account during the period and pay a $215 fee for each registration. The USCIS is likely to send the selection notification by March 31. The H-1B programme permits US employers to temporarily employ foreign nationals in speciality occupations. For fiscal year 2027, the USCIS has announced that employers may file an H-1B cap-subject petition only if their registration for the intended beneficiary is selected through the H-1B registration process. When can the registration fee be submitted? USCIS stated that all H-1B cap registrations must be filed through a USCIS online account. Employers that do not already have an account are required to create an organisational account. Representatives may add company clients to their accounts at any time; however, beneficiary details and the required $215 registration fee can only be submitted once the registration window opens on March 4. The agency noted that selections will be conducted after the initial registration period concludes. USCIS will notify prospective petitioners of selected registrations by March 31 via their online accounts, provided they have at least one selected entry. The Department of Homeland Security also confirmed that the rules for selecting registrations for unique beneficiaries have been revised for the FY 2027 cap season. “The new H-1B selection process prioritises allocating visas to higher-skilled and higher-paid aliens to better protect the wages, working conditions, and job opportunities of American workers,” the USCIS stated. The USCIS added that if the registrations crossed the annual cap for fiscal year 2027, the agency proceed with a weighted selection from the unique beneficiaries with properly submitted registrations. Also read: 'We'll make a deal' vs 'not initiators of war': Trump, Khamenei escalate rhetoric as Iran, US tensions continue — What's happening

For fiscal year 2027, the USCIS has announced that employers may file an H-1B cap-subject petition only if their registration for the intended beneficiary is selected through the H-1B registration process.

Planning H-1B visa for FY 2027? Here’s when registration opens and what it costs

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in a groundbreaking decision revealed that it has released new policy guidance on the eligibility for Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs) based on compelling circumstances, Hindustan Times reported. &nbsp;

This revision will open opportunities for individuals who are facing adverse situations, such as termination from employment or visa backlogs to apply for an "EAD" in the United States.&nbsp;

Here's an ultimate guide on how Indians living in the US can benefit from the revised rules:&nbsp;

Check for Eligibility:

The first step is to look for eligibility for an initial EAD based on compelling circumstances and rules the applicant needs to meet.&nbsp;

This beneficiary includes approved Form I-140, belonging to nonimmigrant statuses like E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, O-1 or L-1 and should not have a filed status application.&nbsp;

Additionally, the applicant's priority date should not clash with an available immigrant visa based on the US Department of State's Visa Bulletin. Be careful&nbsp;when you fill in the details.&nbsp;

Gather Proper Supporting Evidence

Collect all compelling evidence to provide a strong case. During the process, several compelling identities from several situations like serious illness, disability, and even significant disruption to the employer.&nbsp;

Individuals with approved immigrant visa petitions in oversubscribed categories must&nbsp;submit the documents like enrollment records, mortgage records and long-term lease agreements to demonstrate the impact of job loss on families like relocation.&nbsp;

Fill Form I-765

The third step in this process is to complete and fill the Form I-765, which is the application for employment authorisation. Avoid doing any mistakes or missing information to ensure accurate and thorough completion of the process. Include all the necessary supporting documents to strengthen your case.&nbsp;

Submit Biometrics and then await USCIS Decision:

The next step in the process is for the applicants to provide biometrics like fingerprinting and photographs. Be very careful when you submit these identification documents as it is a very crucial step and it will help the USCIS to identify you.&nbsp;

After the biometrics are saved, the USCIS reviews the applicant's document. Adjudication of the EADs includes assessing eligibility, reviewing evidence and making a discretionary decision.&nbsp;

If your application is approved, the applicant will receive an Employment Authorisation Document, that will grant them the legal right to work in the US.&nbsp;

However, it is important to adhere to the specified validity period and maintain compliance with all the rules and regulations.&nbsp;

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in a groundbreaking decision revealed that it has released new policy guidance on the eligibility for Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs) based on compelling circumstances, Hindustan Times reported. This revision will open opportunities for individuals who are facing adverse situations, such as termination from employment or visa backlogs to apply for an "EAD" in the United States. Here's an ultimate guide on how Indians living in the US can benefit from the revised rules: Check for Eligibility: The first step is to look for eligibility for an initial EAD based on compelling circumstances and rules the applicant needs to meet. This beneficiary includes approved Form I-140, belonging to nonimmigrant statuses like E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, O-1 or L-1 and should not have a filed status application. Additionally, the applicant's priority date should not clash with an available immigrant visa based on the US Department of State's Visa Bulletin. Be careful when you fill in the details. Gather Proper Supporting Evidence Collect all compelling evidence to provide a strong case. During the process, several compelling identities from several situations like serious illness, disability, and even significant disruption to the employer. Individuals with approved immigrant visa petitions in oversubscribed categories must submit the documents like enrollment records, mortgage records and long-term lease agreements to demonstrate the impact of job loss on families like relocation. Fill Form I-765 The third step in this process is to complete and fill the Form I-765, which is the application for employment authorisation. Avoid doing any mistakes or missing information to ensure accurate and thorough completion of the process. Include all the necessary supporting documents to strengthen your case. Submit Biometrics and then await USCIS Decision: The next step in the process is for the applicants to provide biometrics like fingerprinting and photographs. Be very careful when you submit these identification documents as it is a very crucial step and it will help the USCIS to identify you. After the biometrics are saved, the USCIS reviews the applicant's document. Adjudication of the EADs includes assessing eligibility, reviewing evidence and making a discretionary decision. If your application is approved, the applicant will receive an Employment Authorisation Document, that will grant them the legal right to work in the US. However, it is important to adhere to the specified validity period and maintain compliance with all the rules and regulations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

USCIS announces reform for H1-B visa holders. Here's everything you need to know

Immigration officials in the US have discovered a massive fraud behind the gigantic rise in H-1B visa applications for the financial year 2024 starting October. According to media reports, some companies are colluding to submit multiple applications for the same person to increase their chances of getting the temporary work visa.&nbsp;

It must be noted that the US issues H-1B visas on the basis of a lottery system, and persons filing multiple applications get the chances increased of them getting the coveted visa.&nbsp;

The visa fraud was unearthed after immigration officials noted a massive surge in the H-1B visa applications for FY 2024. Companies filed a total of 780,884 applications for H-1B visas this fiscal year, 296,957 more than the FY 2023. On the other hand, just 301,447 applications were filed in 2022 and 274,237 in 2021.

<h2>US officials promise a crackdown</h2>

US immigration officials have now promised to bolster the registration process to reduce the chances of one person filing multiple applications. In a statement released Friday, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said, “The H-1B programme is an essential part of our nation's immigration system and our economy, and the USCIS is committed to implementing the law and helping meet the ever-changing needs of the US labour market."&nbsp;

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"We are working on an upcoming H-1B modernisation rule that will propose, among other improvements, bolstering the H-1B registration process to reduce the possibility of misuse and fraud in the H-1B registration system," it added.

<h2>USCIS may even revoke approvals based on false registration</h2>

The federal agency has warned that it will peruse the applications closely and will reject them if any information provided by the applicant is found incorrect. Also, it may deny or even revoke an approval based on a registration that contained false information and attestation.

As per the statement released by USCIS, “USCIS may also refer the individual or entity who submitted a false attestation to appropriate federal law enforcement agencies for investigation and further action, as appropriate."

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According to NDTV, a group of American tech workers, who have protested in the past against the H-1B visa regime, is now calling on the administration to reinstate the Donald Trump-era reforms.&nbsp;

“The Trump administration had proposed a fix to the H-1B lottery by prioritising selection based on highest wages. You sued the administration so now you have to deal with the fraud that you are complaining about," the group said.

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Immigration officials in the US have discovered a massive fraud behind the gigantic rise in H-1B visa applications for the financial year 2024 starting October. According to media reports, some companies are colluding to submit multiple applications for the same person to increase their chances of getting the temporary work visa.

Immigration officials in the US have discovered a massive fraud behind the gigantic rise in H-1B visa applications for the financial year 2024 starting October. According to media reports, some companies are colluding to submit multiple applications for the same person to increase their chances of getting the temporary work visa. It must be noted that the US issues H-1B visas on the basis of a lottery system, and persons filing multiple applications get the chances increased of them getting the coveted visa. The visa fraud was unearthed after immigration officials noted a massive surge in the H-1B visa applications for FY 2024. Companies filed a total of 780,884 applications for H-1B visas this fiscal year, 296,957 more than the FY 2023. On the other hand, just 301,447 applications were filed in 2022 and 274,237 in 2021. US officials promise a crackdown US immigration officials have now promised to bolster the registration process to reduce the chances of one person filing multiple applications. In a statement released Friday, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said, “The H-1B programme is an essential part of our nation's immigration system and our economy, and the USCIS is committed to implementing the law and helping meet the ever-changing needs of the US labour market." Watch: H-1B visa fraud: Tech companies accused of gaming H-1B lottery system | × "We are working on an upcoming H-1B modernisation rule that will propose, among other improvements, bolstering the H-1B registration process to reduce the possibility of misuse and fraud in the H-1B registration system," it added. USCIS may even revoke approvals based on false registration The federal agency has warned that it will peruse the applications closely and will reject them if any information provided by the applicant is found incorrect. Also, it may deny or even revoke an approval based on a registration that contained false information and attestation. As per the statement released by USCIS, “USCIS may also refer the individual or entity who submitted a false attestation to appropriate federal law enforcement agencies for investigation and further action, as appropriate." Also Read | 2023 might be the worst year to apply for H-1B visa According to NDTV, a group of American tech workers, who have protested in the past against the H-1B visa regime, is now calling on the administration to reinstate the Donald Trump-era reforms. “The Trump administration had proposed a fix to the H-1B lottery by prioritising selection based on highest wages. You sued the administration so now you have to deal with the fraud that you are complaining about," the group said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

US officials unearth massive fraud in H-1B lottery system after huge surge in visa applications

The move by the USCIS to conduct the second lottery will provide another chance to several applicants, including hundreds of Indian IT professionals, who could not make it in the first random selection.

US to conduct 2nd lottery for H-1B visa applicants

There was a sharp 10 per cent decline in the approval of &nbsp;H-1B<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-lawmakers-introduce-legislation-to-protect-work-visa-of-spouses-of-h-1b-holders-222628">&nbsp;visas by the US</a> in the fiscal year 2018 which experts attributed to the "aggressive" policies of the Trump administration to clamp down on the use of the work visa programme, popular among highly-skilled Indian IT professionals.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-propose-hike-in-h-1b-application-fee-labour-secretary-216581">employ foreign workers</a> in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approved 335,000 H-1B&nbsp;visas, which included both new and renewable, in the fiscal year 2018.

This was 10 per cent less from 373,400 in the previous fiscal year of 2017, according to the USCIS's annual statistical report.

The approval rate of &nbsp;H-1B&nbsp;declined from 93 per cent in 2017 to 85 per cent in 2018.

"This administration has aggressively pursued strategies to clamp down on use of the &nbsp;H-1B&nbsp;programme, and these efforts are now showing in the data," Migration Policy Institute analyst Sarah Pierce was quoted as saying by The Mercury News.

The daily said for the first six months of this fiscal year, the overall&nbsp;H-1B&nbsp;approval rate for new and continuing visas continued to plummet to 79 per cent by the end of March, down from 85 per cent last year.

The Trump administration has tightened the noose on firms violating H-1B&nbsp;visa rules. President Donald Trump has himself accused many IT companies of abusing the work visas to deny jobs to American workers.

Two years ago, Trump signed the "Buy American and Hire American" executive order, which seeks to create higher wages and employment rates for US workers and to protect their economic interests by rigorously enforcing and administering our immigration laws.

It directed the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with other agencies, to advance policies to help ensure&nbsp;H-1B&nbsp;visas are awarded to the most-skilled or highest-paid beneficiaries.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;H-1B&nbsp;visa programme is the main vehicle through which US employers can sponsor skilled foreign workers for admission.

According to the latest statistical annual report, in 2018, the USCIS completed 396,300 &nbsp;H-1B&nbsp;application as against 403,300 in 2017.&nbsp;

In 2018, 396,300 &nbsp;H-1B&nbsp;beneficiary petitions were processed, which is 13 per cent more over the five fiscal years and two per cent less from 2017.&nbsp;

In 2018, the USCIS completed 850,000 naturalisation requests, a five year high and granted 1.1 million green cards.

There was a sharp 10 per cent decline in the approval of H-1B visas by the US in the fiscal year 2018 which experts attributed to the "aggressive" policies of the Trump administration to clamp down on the use of the work visa programme, popular among highly-skilled Indian IT professionals.

There was a sharp 10 per cent decline in the approval of H-1B visas by the US in the fiscal year 2018 which experts attributed to the "aggressive" policies of the Trump administration to clamp down on the use of the work visa programme, popular among highly-skilled Indian IT professionals. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approved 335,000 H-1B visas, which included both new and renewable, in the fiscal year 2018. This was 10 per cent less from 373,400 in the previous fiscal year of 2017, according to the USCIS's annual statistical report. The approval rate of H-1B declined from 93 per cent in 2017 to 85 per cent in 2018. "This administration has aggressively pursued strategies to clamp down on use of the H-1B programme, and these efforts are now showing in the data," Migration Policy Institute analyst Sarah Pierce was quoted as saying by The Mercury News. The daily said for the first six months of this fiscal year, the overall H-1B approval rate for new and continuing visas continued to plummet to 79 per cent by the end of March, down from 85 per cent last year. The Trump administration has tightened the noose on firms violating H-1B visa rules. President Donald Trump has himself accused many IT companies of abusing the work visas to deny jobs to American workers. Two years ago, Trump signed the "Buy American and Hire American" executive order, which seeks to create higher wages and employment rates for US workers and to protect their economic interests by rigorously enforcing and administering our immigration laws. It directed the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with other agencies, to advance policies to help ensure H-1B visas are awarded to the most-skilled or highest-paid beneficiaries. The H-1B visa programme is the main vehicle through which US employers can sponsor skilled foreign workers for admission. According to the latest statistical annual report, in 2018, the USCIS completed 396,300 H-1B application as against 403,300 in 2017. In 2018, 396,300 H-1B beneficiary petitions were processed, which is 13 per cent more over the five fiscal years and two per cent less from 2017. In 2018, the USCIS completed 850,000 naturalisation requests, a five year high and granted 1.1 million green cards.

H-1B visa approvals in 2018 dropped 10%: US immigration data

Petitions for H1-B visas, popular among Indian IT professionals, will be accepted from April 2, a federal agency announced today. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) also announced the suspension of premium processing of all H-1B petitions which are subject to the annual caps.

The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China The H-1B petition filing is for the fiscal year 2019 beginning October 1, 2018.

The suspension of premium processing of all H-1B petitions which are subject to the annual caps is expected to last until September 10, 2018. During this time, the USCIS said it will continue to accept premium processing requests for H-1B petitions that are not subject to the fiscal 2019 cap.

&ldquo;We will notify the public before resuming premium processing for cap-subject H-1B petitions or making any other premium processing updates,&rdquo; it said. At the same time, the USCIS said while premium processing is suspended, a petitioner may submit a request to expedite an FY 2019 cap-subject H-1B petition if it meets the expedited criteria.

The USCIS said that the temporary suspension of premium processing will help it reduce overall H-1B processing time. By temporarily suspending premium processing, the USCIS said it will be able to process long-pending petitions, which it has currently been unable to process due to the high volume of incoming petitions and the significant surge in premium processing requests over the past few years; and prioritise adjudication of H-1B extension of status cases that are nearing the 240-day mark.

As an H-1B non-immigrant, the applicant may be admitted for a period of up to three years. The time period may be extended, but generally cannot go beyond a total of six years. However, there are some exceptions to it. The H1-B visa has an annual numerical limit cap of 65,000 visas each fiscal year as mandated by the Congress. The first 20,000 petitions filed on behalf of beneficiaries with a US master&rsquo;s degree or higher are exempt from the cap.

Additionally, H1-B workers who are petitioned for or employed at an institution of higher education or its affiliated or related nonprofit entities or a nonprofit research organisation or a government research organisation are not subject to this numerical cap.

According to the USCIS, between 2007 and 2017, it received the maximum number of 2.2 million H-1B petitions from high-skilled Indians. India was followed by China with 301,000 H-1B petitions during the same period.

The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise

Petitions for H1-B visas, popular among Indian IT professionals, will be accepted from April 2, a federal agency announced today. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) also announced the suspension of premium processing of all H-1B petitions which are subject to the annual caps. The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China The H-1B petition filing is for the fiscal year 2019 beginning October 1, 2018. The suspension of premium processing of all H-1B petitions which are subject to the annual caps is expected to last until September 10, 2018. During this time, the USCIS said it will continue to accept premium processing requests for H-1B petitions that are not subject to the fiscal 2019 cap. “We will notify the public before resuming premium processing for cap-subject H-1B petitions or making any other premium processing updates,” it said. At the same time, the USCIS said while premium processing is suspended, a petitioner may submit a request to expedite an FY 2019 cap-subject H-1B petition if it meets the expedited criteria. The USCIS said that the temporary suspension of premium processing will help it reduce overall H-1B processing time. By temporarily suspending premium processing, the USCIS said it will be able to process long-pending petitions, which it has currently been unable to process due to the high volume of incoming petitions and the significant surge in premium processing requests over the past few years; and prioritise adjudication of H-1B extension of status cases that are nearing the 240-day mark. As an H-1B non-immigrant, the applicant may be admitted for a period of up to three years. The time period may be extended, but generally cannot go beyond a total of six years. However, there are some exceptions to it. The H1-B visa has an annual numerical limit cap of 65,000 visas each fiscal year as mandated by the Congress. The first 20,000 petitions filed on behalf of beneficiaries with a US master’s degree or higher are exempt from the cap. Additionally, H1-B workers who are petitioned for or employed at an institution of higher education or its affiliated or related nonprofit entities or a nonprofit research organisation or a government research organisation are not subject to this numerical cap. According to the USCIS, between 2007 and 2017, it received the maximum number of 2.2 million H-1B petitions from high-skilled Indians. India was followed by China with 301,000 H-1B petitions during the same period.

H-1B applications to begin on April 2, fast processing halted

The government agency in charge of granting citizenship to prospective Americans has removed a passage from its mission statement that describes the United States as a nation of immigrants.

The move by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services agency &nbsp;(USCIS) was first revealed via an email shared with the Intercept, confirmed by the UK based newspaper The Guardian on Thursday.

Whereas the mission statement had previously read:

USCIS secures America&rsquo;s promise as a nation of immigrants by providing accurate and useful information to our customers, granting immigration and citizenship benefits, promoting an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensuring the integrity of our immigration system.&rdquo;

It will now read:

US&nbsp;Citizenship and Immigration Services administers the nation&rsquo;s lawful immigration system, safeguarding its integrity and promise by efficiently and fairly adjudicating requests for immigration benefits while protecting Americans, securing the homeland, and honouring our values.

USCIS which processes about 6m applications a year was created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, under the Department of Homeland Security.&nbsp;

In the email, USCIS director L Francis Cissna said: &ldquo;This simple, straightforward statement clearly defines the agency&rsquo;s role in our country&rsquo;s lawful immigration system and the commitment we have to the American people,&rdquo; the newspaper reported.&nbsp;

The director also noted the removal of the term &ldquo;customers&rdquo;, arguing that US citizens are the agency&rsquo;s customers, not those applying for citizenship.

&ldquo;All applicants and petitioners should, of course, always be treated with the greatest respect and courtesy, but we can&rsquo;t forget that we serve the American people,&rdquo; he wrote in the email.

However, virtually the entire agency budget &ndash; between 95 per cent and 99 per cent, according to publicly available budget documents &ndash; is funded through user fees paid by the applicants and petitioners.

&ldquo;With this mission statement, we move away from the transactional language of customer and product. Citizenship, residency and the other benefits of our immigration system are granted only after a rigorous evaluation, not merely by the payment of a fee, or submission of an application,&rdquo; agency officials said.

They added that the new mission statement was effective immediately and was not ordered by Donald Trump or White House officials.

The director also noted the removal of the term “customers”, arguing that US citizens are the agency’s customers, not those applying for citizenship.

The government agency in charge of granting citizenship to prospective Americans has removed a passage from its mission statement that describes the United States as a nation of immigrants. The move by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services agency (USCIS) was first revealed via an email shared with the Intercept, confirmed by the UK based newspaper The Guardian on Thursday. Whereas the mission statement had previously read: USCIS secures America’s promise as a nation of immigrants by providing accurate and useful information to our customers, granting immigration and citizenship benefits, promoting an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensuring the integrity of our immigration system.” It will now read: US Citizenship and Immigration Services administers the nation’s lawful immigration system, safeguarding its integrity and promise by efficiently and fairly adjudicating requests for immigration benefits while protecting Americans, securing the homeland, and honouring our values. USCIS which processes about 6m applications a year was created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, under the Department of Homeland Security. In the email, USCIS director L Francis Cissna said: “This simple, straightforward statement clearly defines the agency’s role in our country’s lawful immigration system and the commitment we have to the American people,” the newspaper reported. The director also noted the removal of the term “customers”, arguing that US citizens are the agency’s customers, not those applying for citizenship. “All applicants and petitioners should, of course, always be treated with the greatest respect and courtesy, but we can’t forget that we serve the American people,” he wrote in the email. However, virtually the entire agency budget – between 95 per cent and 99 per cent, according to publicly available budget documents – is funded through user fees paid by the applicants and petitioners. “With this mission statement, we move away from the transactional language of customer and product. Citizenship, residency and the other benefits of our immigration system are granted only after a rigorous evaluation, not merely by the payment of a fee, or submission of an application,” agency officials said. They added that the new mission statement was effective immediately and was not ordered by Donald Trump or White House officials.

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