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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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H-2B visa rejections - Representative Buck (PDF, 827.83 KB)
May 27, 2021
Correspondence reconsideration of H-2B visas that were delayed due to inclement weather.  
Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) - Representative Phillips (PDF, 455.82 KB)
May 27, 2021
Correspondence requesting steps be taken for applications to be processed in a timely manner, without burdensome requirements and with full transparency.  
Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) - Pierson (PDF, 394.08 KB)
May 21, 2021
Correspondence regarding SIV programs for Iraqi and Afghan allies. 
Fraud and Data Breach - Ranking Member Grassley (PDF, 812.15 KB)
May 21, 2021
Correspondence regarding a former employee of USCIS pleading guilty to conspiracy to steal U.S. government records and defraud the U.S. refugee program.  
Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) - Refo (PDF, 476.22 KB)
May 20, 2021
Correspondence requesting children with approved SIJ petitions be granted deferred action. 
Biometrics Appointments - Representative Luria (PDF, 412.43 KB)
May 18, 2021
Correspondence requesting information on the delays in scheduling biometrics appointments and actions being taken to reduce the backlog.  
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Venezuela Webinar (PDF, 827.41 KB)
April 29, 2021
On April 14, 2021 and April 29, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Engagement Division (PED) held stakeholder engagements to discuss Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Venezuelans. During these webinars, USCIS provided an overview of TPS and DED for eligible Venezuelans, explained eligibility requirements, and shared filing tips. We responded to questions submitted in advance and via chat during the webinar.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Venezuela - Questions and Answers (PDF, 214.96 KB)
April 29, 2021
On April 14, 2021 and April 29, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Engagement Division (PED) held stakeholder engagements to discuss Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Venezuelans. During these webinars, USCIS provided an overview of TPS and DED for eligible Venezuelans, explained eligibility requirements, and shared filing tips. We responded to questions submitted in advance and via chat during the webinar.
USCIS Online Filing Webinar: Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, for F-1 Students Seeking OPT (PDF, 14.59 MB)
April 22, 2021
Instructional overview of online filing of Form-1-765 Application for Employment Authorization, for F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT). This event was hosted by USCIS on April 22, 2021. On April 12, 2021, USCIS announced that certain F-1 students can now file the Form I-765 online. Online filing allows applicants to submit forms electronically, check the status of their case online, and receive online notices from USCIS.
TPS - Mauritania - Boukadoum (PDF, 644.97 KB)
April 09, 2021
Correspondence requesting designation of either Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Mauritania. 
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