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by Jose Munoz on June 10, 2021 at 6:57 pm

The post Building Momentum: Austin City Council Resolution Adds Urgency on Congress to Pass a Pathway to Citizenship appeared first on United We Dream.

by USCIS on June 10, 2021 at 2:30 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will offer filing flexibilities to provide relief to certain applicants and petitioners impacted by delays at a USCIS lockbox.

by USCIS on June 9, 2021 at 2:42 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued new policy updates in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the criteria and circumstances for expedited processing; improve request for evidence (RFE) and notice of intent to deny (NOID) guidance; and increase the validity period for initial and renewal employment authorization documents (EADs) for certain noncitizens with pending adjustment of status applications.

by USCIS on June 8, 2021 at 12:16 pm

USCIS will conduct system maintenance to the Contact Relationship Interface System (CRIS) on Tuesday, June 8, at 11:00 p.m. through Wednesday, June 9, at 3:00 a.m. Eastern.

by USCIS on June 3, 2021 at 2:03 pm

Under the recently announced H-2B supplemental cap temporary final rule, USCIS has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 16,000 H-2B visas made available for returning workers only.

on June 3, 2021 at 4:00 am

by USCIS on June 2, 2021 at 1:44 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a pilot program for accepting credit card payments using Form G-1450,

by Richard Irwin on June 1, 2021 at 8:08 pm

The post NILC and IJF Call for Elimination of the Filibuster appeared first on National Immigration Law Center.

by Anabel Mendoza on May 28, 2021 at 9:58 pm

The post Defund Hate: BIDEN’S BUDGET BETRAYS IMMIGRANTS AND BORDER COMMUNITIES appeared first on United We Dream.

by USCIS on May 28, 2021 at 1:10 pm

We are updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to provide clarification regarding certain naturalization applications filed by veterans of the U.S. armed forces under section 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

on May 28, 2021 at 4:00 am

by Richard Irwin on May 27, 2021 at 9:21 pm

The post Emergency COVID Grants Are Now Available to Immigrant Students (The Torch) appeared first on National Immigration Law Center.

by USCIS on May 27, 2021 at 1:39 pm

Due to updated guidance from the CDC, USCIS has updated its visitor policy. Fully vaccinated individuals no longer have to wear a face covering. Individuals two years old and older who are not fully vaccinated must still wear a face covering.

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on May 26, 2021 at 12:08 pm

Phase 1As the first of three phases to enhance truck manifest functionality in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), ACE Truck Manifest – Phase 1 will provide a modernized trade-facing truck manifest User Interface (UI), accessed through the...

by USCIS on May 24, 2021 at 1:33 pm

The Department of Homeland Security today published a Federal Register notice (FRN) designating Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective May 25, 2021, through Nov. 25, 2022. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas previously announced on March 12 that Burma would be designated for TPS.

by Richard Irwin on May 23, 2021 at 6:14 pm

The post NILC Statement on the Redesignation of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti appeared first on National Immigration Law Center.

by Jose Munoz on May 22, 2021 at 10:04 pm

The post Amidst Mass Deportations, Expulsion of Black Immigrants, President Biden’s Redesignation of TPS for Haiti is a Welcome Relief appeared first on United We Dream.

by USCIS on May 21, 2021 at 3:48 pm

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) have published a joint temporary final rule making available an additional 22,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural guest worker visas for fiscal year (FY) 2021 to employers who are likely to suffer irreparable harm without these additional workers.

by Anabel Mendoza on May 20, 2021 at 9:28 pm

The post Shutting Down Irwin and Bristol ICE Detention Camps is a Victory By and For Our Movement appeared first on United We Dream.

by Anabel Mendoza on May 19, 2021 at 4:31 pm

The post Letter Signed By Over 60 Organizations Urges President Biden to Include All Immigrants in Vaccine and Recovery Efforts appeared first on United We Dream.

by USCIS on May 18, 2021 at 1:52 pm

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a final rule that removes from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) an interim final rule (IFR) issued in October 2020, which has since been vacated by a federal district court.

by USCIS on May 17, 2021 at 5:38 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is accepting applications for two funding opportunities under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program.

by Jose Munoz on May 14, 2021 at 7:22 pm

The post Let’s Turn This Meeting Into Action: Immigrant Youth Meet with President Biden and Call on Democrats to Deliver Citizenship Now appeared first on United We Dream.

by USCIS on May 13, 2021 at 4:04 pm

Effective May 17, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will temporarily suspend the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539, Application To Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting an extension of stay in or change of status to H-4, L-2, and E nonimmigrant status.

by Richard Irwin on May 12, 2021 at 7:27 pm

The post NILC Statement on the Essential Role of Immigrant Workers appeared first on National Immigration Law Center.

by Jose Munoz on May 12, 2021 at 6:41 pm

The post Delivering a Pathway to Citizenship is Essential to Our Country’s Recovery From COVID-19 appeared first on United We Dream.

by Jose Munoz on May 11, 2021 at 1:53 pm

The post Following Steadfast Advocacy, President Biden’s Department of Education Reversed Trump Rule Barring Undocumented Students from COVID-19 Funding appeared first on United We Dream.

by USCIS on May 11, 2021 at 1:48 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that applicants, petitioners, requestors and beneficiaries may now call the USCIS Contact Center (800-375-5283) to reschedule their biometric services appointments scheduled at a USCIS Application Support Center.

by USCIS on May 10, 2021 at 2:13 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that the Department of Homeland Security is withdrawing a 2018 notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed to remove the International Entrepreneur program from DHS regulations.

by USCIS on May 7, 2021 at 1:18 pm

The Department of Homeland Security has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have expanded department authorities and requirements for collecting biometrics by removing age restrictions; requiring submission of biometrics for every applicant, petitioner, sponsor, beneficiary, or other individual filing for or associated with any immigration or naturalization benefit or request unless DHS waives or exempts the biometrics requirement; codifying the authority to use DNA test results; and […]

by Jose Munoz on May 6, 2021 at 9:28 pm

The post Senate Republicans Will Continue to Hold Citizenship Hostage Until Democrats Lead & Deliver Without Them appeared first on United We Dream.

by Jose Munoz on May 5, 2021 at 5:34 pm

The post Facebook Fails to Lead in This Pivotal Moment: Stop Passing the Ball and Address All Racialized Disinformation On Your Platform appeared first on United We Dream.

by Richard Irwin on April 29, 2021 at 2:22 am

The post National Immigration Law Center Statement on President Biden’s First Joint Session Speech to Congress appeared first on National Immigration Law Center.

by Richard Irwin on April 28, 2021 at 6:05 pm

The post NILC and Immigrant Justice Fund Name New Chief Communications Officer appeared first on National Immigration Law Center.

by USCIS on April 27, 2021 at 1:23 pm

USCIS is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual instructing officers to give deference to prior determinations when adjudicating extension requests involving the same parties and facts unless there was a material error, material change, or new material facts.

by Richard Irwin on April 20, 2021 at 11:42 pm

The post NILC Statement on the Verdict in the Derek Chauvin Murder Trial appeared first on National Immigration Law Center.

by USCIS on April 19, 2021 at 8:32 pm

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking comment from the public on how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can reduce barriers that prevent both U.S. and foreign citizens from obtaining access to the full assortment of legally available immigration services and benefits.

by USCIS on April 13, 2021 at 7:33 pm

Senior U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington today sentenced Elvis Harold Reyes (56, Brandon, Florida) to 20 years and 9 months in federal prison for mail fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with a scheme where he posed as an immigration attorney and filed hundreds of fraudulent asylum applications.

by Richard Irwin on April 12, 2021 at 7:31 pm

The post Answers to Common Questions about Immigrants’ Access to the COVID-19 Vaccines (The Torch) appeared first on National Immigration Law Center.

by USCIS on April 12, 2021 at 1:58 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online.

by USCIS on April 1, 2021 at 4:46 pm

USCIS today confirmed that for all forms it has reverted to the form rejection criteria it applied before October 2019 regarding blank responses.  

by USCIS on March 30, 2021 at 2:35 pm

USCIS has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap) including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap).

by Juan Gastelum on March 29, 2021 at 3:40 pm

The post National Immigration Law Center and Immigrant Justice Fund Statement on Appointment of Immigration Expert Kamal Essaheb appeared first on National Immigration Law Center.

by USCIS on March 26, 2021 at 4:51 pm

Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced updated guidance for adjudicating requests for P-1A nonimmigrant classification for internationally recognized athletes.

by USCIS on March 24, 2021 at 5:03 pm

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending the flexibilities it announced on March 30, 2020

by USCIS on March 19, 2021 at 1:17 pm

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the withdrawal of the affidavit of support proposed rule, consistent with DHS’s commitment to reduce barriers within the legal immigration system that placed increased burdens on American families wishing to sponsor individuals immigrating to the U.S.

by Richard Irwin on March 18, 2021 at 10:09 pm

The post National Immigration Law Center Celebrates House Passage of the Dream and Promise Act appeared first on National Immigration Law Center.

by USCIS on March 18, 2021 at 5:44 pm

Effective March 18, USCIS has updated policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding the Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification based on the settlement agreement resulting from the Saravia v. Barr class action lawsuit.

by USCIS on March 18, 2021 at 4:00 pm

The Department of Homeland Security today published a Federal Register notice (FRN) extending and re-designating Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective March 31, 2021, through Sept. 30, 2022.

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on March 18, 2021 at 2:22 pm

Last Updated | February 5, 2018On February 24, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will deploy Cuban ABI Entries and updates to eBond functionality in ACE.Ability to Accept Goods from Cuba What will change in ACE for Cuban ABI Entries?ACE will...

by USCIS on March 12, 2021 at 5:01 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced it may reopen and/or reconsider adverse decisions on Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, made based on three rescinded policy memos.

by USCIS on March 10, 2021 at 3:05 pm

In light of some states and municipalities relaxing mask mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reminds the public that we will continue to enforce our visitor policy in all USCIS facilities.

by USCIS on March 9, 2021 at 11:29 pm

Today, DHS Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that the government will no longer defend the 2019 public charge rule as doing so is neither in the public interest nor an efficient use of limited government resources.

by USCIS on March 8, 2021 at 10:35 pm

New Designation Allows Eligible Venezuelans to Apply for TPS and Employment Authorization Documents WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas is designating Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, until September 2022. This new designation of TPS for Venezuela enables Venezuelan nationals (and individuals without nationality who last resided in Venezuela) currently residing in the United States to file initial applications for TPS, so long as they […]

by USCIS on February 26, 2021 at 9:47 pm

USCIS today announced flexibilities for certain foreign students affected by delayed receipt notices for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. These flexibilities apply only to applications received on or after Oct. 1, 2020, through May 1, 2021, inclusive.

by USCIS on February 24, 2021 at 4:47 pm

Starting Feb. 24, 2021, petitioners filing Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, requesting a change or extension of status to E-3 classification will have the option to request premium processing service for their petition.

by USCIS on February 24, 2021 at 4:06 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to meet the congressionally mandated H-2B cap for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2021.

by USCIS on February 22, 2021 at 3:08 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today it is reverting to the 2008 version of the naturalization civics test beginning March 1, 2021.  

by USCIS on February 16, 2021 at 8:48 pm

USCIS has received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year (FY) 2021. We have completed sending non-selection notifications to registrants’ online accounts. The status for registrations properly submitted for the FY 2021 H-1B numerical allocations, but that were not selected, will now show:

by USCIS on February 12, 2021 at 3:42 pm

On Jan. 20, 2021, President Biden issued a memorandum directing the secretary of Homeland Security to reinstate Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for eligible Liberians and to provide for continued work authorization through June 30, 2022.

by USCIS on February 5, 2021 at 6:32 pm

USCIS today announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 9 and run through noon Eastern on March 25. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to fill out petitioner and beneficiary information and submit their registrations.

by USCIS on February 4, 2021 at 9:51 pm

On Jan. 7, USCIS announced the H-1B Selection final rule, which amended the regulations governing the process by which USCIS selects H-1B registrations for the filing of H-1B cap-subject petitions.

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on February 3, 2021 at 8:04 pm

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) held an event Friday at the Cyril E. King Airport to gather local feedback to incorporate the U.S. Virgin Islands into the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), to expedite...

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on February 3, 2021 at 7:49 pm

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands – Back in 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) started the process to find a practical way to incorporate the U.S. Virgin Islands into the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) in order to expedite the...

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on February 3, 2021 at 7:15 pm

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reached a historic milestone on Feb. 24 deploying the last of the major scheduled core trade processing capabilities in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). ACE streamlines the import/...

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on February 3, 2021 at 7:15 pm

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Trade and the Department of Commerce (Commerce) Office of Enforcement and Compliance  announced a newly redesigned Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) case management...

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on February 3, 2021 at 7:14 pm

WASHINGTON – The Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) awarded $15 million to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) this week to replace the Automated Commercial System (ACS), a 30-year-old tool for collecting customs duties, taxes, and fees, by...

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on February 3, 2021 at 7:14 pm

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Singapore Customs signed a historic letter of intent today that will enable closer cooperation in the areas of trade facilitation, revenue protection and risk management.Executive Assistant...

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on February 3, 2021 at 7:11 pm

Thank you, Steve. I want to thank you, CEO Trip Tollison, Director Leigh Ryan, Jessie Dillion and your entire team here at the World Trade Center in Savannah for facilitating this engagement. In addition I also want to recognize and thank Mayor...

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on February 3, 2021 at 7:11 pm

Thank you, Maria Luisa.  It’s a pleasure to see all of you here at the East Coast Trade Symposium, and I would like to thank you for taking the time to join us.  We know that you are all very busy, especially around this time of year, and your...

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on February 3, 2021 at 7:11 pm

At approximately 3:30 p.m. EST today, CBP experienced issues with the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) database.As a result, the ACE Portal is currently unavailable to all users and the system is unable to process EDI messages. All transaction...

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on February 3, 2021 at 7:11 pm

The ACE system resumed cargo processing at approximately 10:00 p.m. EST last night and continues to process normally.  All transactions backlogged in the queue were processed as of approximately 1:00 a.m. EST.  Our technicians, in collaboration with...

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on January 29, 2021 at 8:07 pm

*/ ACE Portal ResourcesManaging an ACE Secure Data Portal AccountApplying for an ACE Secure Data Portal AccountACE Portal FeaturesTo access the ACE Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal), a company must have a top level ACE Portal account. The following...

by USCIS on January 29, 2021 at 7:04 pm

On Jan. 29, we published the 07/23/20 edition of Form I-690, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, and changed the filing location. Applicants previously filed this form at the USCIS Chicago Lockbox.

by USCIS on January 28, 2021 at 8:20 pm

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending the flexibilities it announced on March 30, 2020, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors

by USCIS on January 15, 2021 at 8:02 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced it will temporarily suspend in-person services at all field offices, asylum offices and application support centers on Jan. 19 and 20 to ensure the safety of our employees and individuals with appointments.

on January 13, 2021 at 5:00 am

by USCIS on January 12, 2021 at 8:42 pm

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State (DOS), have announced the list of countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs in 2021. The notice listing the eligible countries will be published in the Federal Register on Jan. 13, 2021.

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on January 12, 2021 at 8:15 pm

As the platform that enables the United States’ Single Window, ACE provides a single, centralized access point for the trade community to connect with CBP and its Partner Government Agencies (PGA). such, ACE is the system of record by which...

by USCIS on January 12, 2021 at 3:42 pm

Starting in January, we will replace the sticker that is currently issued to lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to extend the validity of their Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card (PRC or “Green Card”), with a revised Form I-797, Notice of Action. LPRs file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, when their Green Cards expire or are about to expire. The revised Form I-797 notice will serve as a receipt notice for the Form I-90. 

by USCIS on January 8, 2021 at 8:52 pm

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, USCIS is experiencing delays in issuing receipt notices for some applications and petitions filed at a USCIS lockbox facility.

by USCIS on January 8, 2021 at 7:57 pm

On Jan. 8, we adjusted the filing location for certain foreign students filing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.

by USCIS on January 8, 2021 at 7:46 pm

On Jan. 8, we adjusted the filing locations for certain Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

by USCIS on January 7, 2021 at 6:09 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a final rule that will modify the H-1B cap selection process, amend current lottery procedures, and prioritize wages to protect the economic interests of U.S. workers and better ensure the most highly skilled foreign workers benefit from the temporary employment program.

by USCIS on January 5, 2021 at 9:36 pm

On Jan. 5, we changed the filing location for Form I-924, Application For Regional Center Designation Under the Immigrant Investor Program, and Form I-924A, Annual Certification of Regional Center.

by USCIS on December 30, 2020 at 9:15 pm

USCIS announced today that it will automatically extend parole, and employment authorization, if applicable, for parolees who timely applied for Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) long-term resident status.

by USCIS on December 23, 2020 at 2:49 pm

In keeping with the agency’s August 2019 announcement, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a Federal Register notice requesting public comments on revisions to Form I-131, Application for Travel Document to remove sections relating to the Haitian Family Reunification Parole (HFRP) and the Filipino World War II Veterans (FWVP) Parole programs. 

by USCIS on December 18, 2020 at 8:02 pm

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending the flexibilities it announced on March 30, 2020, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors who are responding to

by USCIS on December 15, 2020 at 2:13 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced updated guidance expanding the discretionary criteria USCIS officers use to determine whether to interview applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, based on refugee or asylee status.

on December 10, 2020 at 5:00 am

Update: This rule was enjoined in its entirety on January 8, 2021. See Pangea Legal Servs., et al., v. U.S. Dep’t of Homeland Sec., et al., No. 3:20-cv-09253 (N.D. Cal.) (“Pangea II”) and Immigration Equality, et al. v. U.S. Dep't of Homeland Sec., et al., No. 3:20-cv-09258 (N.D. Cal.)

by USCIS on December 10, 2020 at 1:05 am

In compliance with an order of a U.S. District Court, effective Dec. 7, 2020, USCIS announced an update about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

by USCIS on December 4, 2020 at 10:33 pm

A Dec. 1, 2020, order issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California vacated the Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program Interim Final Rule (IFR). The Dec. 1 order prevents the IFR from taking effect, and the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services from implementing the IFR. USCIS will fully comply with the court’s decision.

by USCIS on December 2, 2020 at 2:38 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced updated guidance for adjudicating EB-2 and EB-3 Schedule A petitions for registered nurses, physical therapists, and aliens of exceptional ability.

by USCIS on November 30, 2020 at 8:10 pm

USCIS has issued a policy memorandum (PDF, 277.32 KB) directing the phased expansion of in-person interviews for petitioners filing Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition.

by USCIS on November 18, 2020 at 8:22 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap on H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers for the first half of fiscal year 2021.

by USCIS on November 18, 2020 at 2:27 pm

On Nov. 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the circumstances when we would find applicants ineligible for naturalization  because they were not lawfully admitted for permanent residence. 

by USCIS on November 17, 2020 at 5:04 pm

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a proposed rule that would limit discretionary work authorization for aliens who have final orders of removal and who have been temporarily released from DHS custody on an order of supervision (OSUP).

by USCIS on November 17, 2020 at 2:46 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating existing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding the exercise of the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security’s discretion in adjudications of adjustment of status applications.

by USCIS on November 13, 2020 at 6:56 pm

USCIS is clarifying existing guidance on the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) in the USCIS Policy Manual

by USCIS on November 13, 2020 at 3:40 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today plans to implement a revised version of the naturalization civics test. The agency first announced plans to revise the civics test in July 2019.