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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.

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The PDFs from this section of our website may not be fully accessible under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you need assistance, call 800-375-5283 or send a request to FOIAPAQuestions@uscis.dhs.gov with the subject line "FOIA Disability Accommodations." Please include your name, phone number and the document you need to access. A representative from our office will contact you to address your needs.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua - Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (PDF, 263.91 KB)
July 03, 2023
Correspondence requesting an update to the TPS eligibility date for Nicaraguans in the United States. 
H-1B Visas - American Immigration Lawyers Association (PDF, 234.31 KB)
June 29, 2023
Correspondence requesting lottery selections be based on the number of unique beneficiaries for selection rather than unique registrations. 
USCIS Fiscal Year 2023 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program Engagement (PDF, 1.45 MB)
June 27, 2023
Overview of the fiscal year 2023 Notices of Funding Opportunity for the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, which provides funding for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country. This event was hosted by USCIS on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern. During this engagement, USCIS provided an overview of the grant program and responded to questions about the application requirements and process.
H-1B Visas - American Immigration Council (PDF, 404.63 KB)
June 27, 2023
Correspondence concerning the Fiscal Year 2024 H-1B Visa registration and lottery process. 
Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Columbians - Cabrera (PDF, 411.87 KB)
June 20, 2023
Correspondence requesting deferred enforced departure of Columbians for at least an 18-month period. 
Refugee Processing Quarterly Engagement, Fiscal Year 2023, Quarter 3 (PDF, 4.41 MB)
June 20, 2023
USCIS held a national stakeholder engagement on refugee processing on June 20, 2023. USCIS is committed to conducting engagements on refugee processing on a regular basis.
Afghans Seeking Lawful Permanent Residency Pursuant to the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Program - Bussey (PDF, 600.41 KB)
June 20, 2023
Correspondence requesting USCIS prioritize and expedite the processing of adjustment of status applications filed by Afghans under the SIV program. 
Asylum Quarterly Engagement - FY23, Quarter 3 Presentation (PDF, 386.66 KB)
June 13, 2023
Asylum Quarterly Engagement - FY23, Quarter 3 Script and Talking Points (PDF, 331.17 KB)
Proposed Fee Rule - Representative Higgins (PDF, 1.42 MB)
June 09, 2023
Correspondence requesting reconsideration of the proposed rule. 
H-2B Visas - Representative Edwards (PDF, 284.77 KB)
June 09, 2023
Correspondence concerning the delay in processing H-2B visas. 
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