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What is USCIS?

Quick Answer

USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) processes immigration petitions and applications within the United States.

Detailed Explanation

USCIS is the federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security responsible for processing immigration benefits including family-based petitions (I-130), employment petitions (I-140), adjustment of status (I-485), work permits (I-765), travel documents (I-131), and naturalization (N-400). When someone files an immigration petition, USCIS assigns a receipt number and processes the case at one of their service centers.

Related Terms

I-130 I-485 Receipt Number Service Center

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