Sunday, January 18, 2009

Understanding USA Immigration and the USCIS Strategic Plan

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States of America.

The USCIS Strategic Plan provides a roadmap for the organization, identifying who we are, where we want to go, and at the theory level, how we will get there.

The agency has an extensive list of documents that outlines, explains and details goals and functions.

Links to USCIS Files

Stakeholder Engagement (72KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/stakeholder_engagement.pdf

USCIS Accomplishments (203KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/uscis_accomplishments.pdf

Strategic Plan Framework (69KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/strategic_plan_framework.pdf

Core Values (33KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/core_values.pdf

Plan, Purpose and Structure (264KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/plan_purpose_and_structure.pdf

Goals and Objectives Definitions (75KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/goals_and_objectives_definitions.pdf

Goal 1: Strengthen the Security and Integrity of the Immigration System (212KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/goal1.pdf

Goal 2: Provide Effective Customer-Oriented Immigration Benefit and Information Services (147KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/goal2.pdf

Goal 3: Support Immigrants’ Integration and Participation in American Civic Culture (96KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/goal3.pdf

Goal 4: Promote Flexible and Sound Immigration Policies and Programs (223KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/goal4.pdf

Goal 5: Strengthen the Infrastructure Supporting the USCIS Mission (217KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/goal5.pdf

Goal 6: Operate as a High-Performance Organization that Promotes a Highly Talented Workforce and a Dynamic Work Culture (113KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/goal6.pdf

Individuals interested in immigration into the USA can benefit by understanding the purpose, goals and function of the agency that regulates the immigration process.

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Monday, November 3, 2008

About the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the US government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States of America.

USCIS establishes immigration services, policies and priorities to continue the American history as a nation of immigrants.

To accomplish this, USCIS "adjudicates" the petitions and applications of potential immigrants such as: Immigrant visa petitions, Naturalization petitions and Asylum and refugee applications.

The two priorities of the USCIS are to promote national security and continue to improve immigration services.

USCIS was created as a separate bureau by the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The Director of USCIS reports directly to the Deputy Secretary for Homeland Security.
Immigration services formerly provided by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) transitioned into the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under this new U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) department on March 1, 2003.

To read more about USCIS go to:http://www.uscis.gov/aboutus

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