Services formerly provided by the Immigration and Naturalization Service have been transferred to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS). According to the DHS, the immediate priorities of the new USCIS are to promote national security, continue to eliminate immigration adjudications backlogs, and implement solutions for improving immigration customer services. USCIS processes all immigrant and non-immigrant benefits provided to visitors to the United States.

September 20, 2005: Changes to the L Nonimmigrant Classification

August 10, 2005: USCIS Reaches H-1B

May 25, 2005: USCIS Announces Update Regarding New H-1B Exemptions

May 25, 2005: USCIS To Accept Additional H-2B Filings for FY 2005 AND 2006

January 25, 2005: A New Regulation for the Department of Labor's Permanent Foreign Labor Certification (PERM) Program

December 13, 2004: USCIS To Implement L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2004

November 9, 2004: USCIS Announces Backlog Elimination Update

October 1, 2004: USCIS Field Offices

USCIS Announces New H-1B Procedures -- Reaches Cap

August 1, 2004: New Photo Requirements

June 1, 2004: USCIS Introduces New Employment Authorization Document with Enhanced Security Features

June 1, 2004: USCIS Launches New Los Angeles I-90 Pilot Project To Replace Or Renew A Green Card Within Days

May 24, 2004: USCIS Reminds Applicants for Adjustment of Status to Obtain Advance Parole Before Summer Travel Abroad.