U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Also known as: USCIS

Agency

USCIS is the federal agency, under the Department of Homeland Security, responsible for adjudicating applications and petitions for immigration benefits — including green cards, citizenship, work permits, and humanitarian relief.

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