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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plays a central role in administering the immigration system of the United States.
Administration of immigration benefits is the responsibility of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
In order to have a liaison between the public and DHS on immigration benefits matters, Congress created the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman, which operates independently from USCIS.
Learn how DHS plays a central role in administering the immigration system of the United States.
DHS has implemented programs to be sure immigration benefits are not granted to individuals who pose a threat to national security.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides immigration benefits to people entitled to stay in the U.S. on a temporary or permanent basis.
E-Verify is a system that DHS and the Social Security Administration operate that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
ImmVets provides resources from agencies that offer services and resources to assist military members, veterans, and their families to become a United States citizen.
CIS Ombudsman provides individual case assistance, and makes recommendations to improve the administration of immigration benefits.