Electronic Reading Room
The USCIS Electronic Reading Room provides access to information identified under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). We will update the Electronic Reading Room when documents are requested 3 or more times, or when we proactively identify documents likely requested for release.
Related Links:
- Video: FOIA Online Services
- Immigration Policy and Procedural Memoranda
- Immigration and Citizenship Data
- Department of Homeland Security FOIA
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Correspondence requesting designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or at a minimum, Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Lebanese nationals.
Correspondence requesting clarification and transparency following the decision by U.S. District Judge Hanen delivered on July 16, 2021.
Correspondence requesting measures be taken to accelerate the pace of processing and ensure all unused visa numbers be awarded before they expire on September 30, 2021.
Correspondence regarding an automatic extension for DACA recipients when applying to renew their Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
Correspondence requesting DACA recipients receive an automatic and temporary 180-day extension when applying to renew their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).
Q1. What is the bona fide determination process?
A1. By statute, USCIS has discretion to provide employment authorization to noncitizens with pending, bona fide U nonimmigrant status petitions. In June 2021, USCIS implemented the bona fide determination process. The bona fide determination process was created with the goal of conducting initial reviews of U nonimmigrant status petitions more efficiently and providing eligible victims of qualifying crimes with employment authorization and deferred action while they await a final adjudication of their petition for U nonimmigrant status under the annual statutory cap. This will provide victims with stability and better equip them to cooperate with and assist law enforcement.
Q2. Who does the bona fide determination process apply to?
USCIS representatives participated in a virtual panel highlighting USCIS adoption related-resources available to the public and answered questions relating to Intercountry Adoption Roles, Statistics and Forms, USCIS Adoption Processing, and Miscellaneous.
Correspondence regarding labor shortages and vaccine requirements.
Correspondence requesting to further extend and amend flexibilities on Form I-9 compliance requirements.
Correspondence regarding the backlog of USCIS’s adjudication of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), affirmative asylum applications, and employment-based adjustment of status applications.
Correspondence and questions regarding the processing backlog.
Correspondence expressing concerns regarding the backlog and the effects of the increased processing times.
On August 25, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Engagement Division (PED) held a stakeholder engagement to discuss Temporary Protected Status (TPS). During the webinar, USCIS provided an overview of TPS, explained eligibility requirements, and shared filing tips. We responded to questions submitted in advance and via chat during the webinar. The information in this document may have changed since it was posted, please visit uscis.gov/tps for current guidance and information.
On August 20, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Engagement Division (PED) held a stakeholder engagement to discuss Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The CRCL Officer provided opening remarks. During the webinar, USCIS provided an overview of TPS, explained eligibility requirements, and shared filing tips. We responded to questions submitted in advance and via chat during the webinar. The information in this document may have changed since it was posted, please visit uscis.gov/tps for current guidance and information.
On August 20, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Engagement Division (PED) held a stakeholder engagement to discuss Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The CRCL Officer provided opening remarks. During the webinar, USCIS provided an overview of TPS, explained eligibility requirements, and shared filing tips. We responded to questions submitted in advance and via chat during the webinar. The information in this document may have changed since it was posted, please visit uscis.gov/tps for current guidance and information.
On August 11, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Engagement Division (PED) held a stakeholder engagement to discuss Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia. During the webinar, USCIS provided an overview of TPS, explained eligibility requirements, and shared filing tips. We responded to questions submitted in advance and via chat during the webinar. The information in this document may have changed since it was posted, please visit uscis.gov/tps for current guidance and information.
On August 11, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Engagement Division (PED) held a stakeholder engagement to discuss Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia. During the webinar, USCIS provided an overview of TPS, explained eligibility requirements, and shared filing tips. We responded to questions submitted in advance and via chat during the webinar. The information in this document may have changed since it was posted, please visit uscis.gov/tps for current guidance and information.
Instructional overview of online filing of Form-1-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status, for eligible applicants. This event was hosted by USCIS on August 5, 2021. On July 21 and 30, 2021, USCIS announced that certain TPS applicants, submitting an initial registration application can now file Form I-821 as a standalone form or concurrently with Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Online filing allows applicants to submit forms electronically, check the status of their case online, and receive online notices from USCIS.
On August 4, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Engagement Division (PED) held a stakeholder engagement to discuss Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen. During the webinar, USCIS provided an overview of TPS, explained eligibility requirements, and shared filing tips. We responded to questions submitted in advance and via chat during the webinar.
On August 4, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Engagement Division (PED) held a stakeholder engagement to discuss Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen. During the webinar, USCIS provided an overview of TPS, explained eligibility requirements, and shared filing tips. We responded to questions submitted in advance and via chat during the webinar.
Correspondence regarding H-4 EAD renewal processing delays.
Correspondence regarding delays in DACA processing.
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