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USCIS Suspending In-Person Services Jan. 19 and 20
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced it will temporarily suspend in-person services at all field offices, asylum offices and application support centers on Jan. 19 and 20 to ensure the safety of our employees and individuals with appointments.
Tools Outage
USCIS will conduct system maintenance to the Contact Relationship Interface System (CRIS) on Thursday, January 14 at 11:50 p.m. through Friday, January 15, at 3:00 a.m. Eastern.
DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State (DOS), have announced the list of countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B

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USCIS News
You can find all USCIS news releases and alerts on our USCIS News webpage, searchable by topic and date. It also includes policy and procedure updates as well as late-breaking news about USCIS office closures and other emergencies.
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Media Contacts
We have agency representatives throughout the country to respond to media inquiries.
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Upcoming National Events
We hold a variety of external events where we share information and get feedback on our programs and policies.
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Upcoming Local Events
If you would like more information on events in your area, or if you are interested in partnering with USCIS to host an event, send an email to your regional community relations officer.
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Data and Statistics
Our Immigration and Citizenship Data page provides you with various categories of immigration data and statistics.
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Electronic Reading Room
Our Electronic Reading Room opens the door to information identified under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Search for topics of interest by using our drop-down list.