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Temporary Protected Status Re-Registration Period Extended for Honduran and Nicaraguan Nationals
November 21, 2008 - WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced an extension to the re-registration period for nationals of Nicaragua and Honduras who have been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and are now eligible to re-register and maintain their status an additional 18 months.

USCIS Makes Progress Toward Fiscal Year 2009 Processing Goals
November 11, 2008 - USCIS reports its national average processing times for applications and benefits in comparison to its average process times prior to the adjustment of application fees and its goal for the end of fiscal year 2009.

USCIS Makes Major Strides During 2008
November 6, 2008 - More than one million new citizens took the Oath of Allegiance during fiscal year 2008, just one of the significant accomplishments of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the past year.