THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (USCIS),
FORMER INS

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), known as the former Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS), is a branch of the Department of Homeland Security. The USCIS provides US immigration services to its customers. In general, the USCIS can be defined as a government agency which administers United States immigration laws. In addition to providing US immigration services, it has full control over immigration procedures in the United States.
The primary function of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is to provide services to American citizens and foreign born nationals who wish to immigrate to the United States. The USCIS provides necessary information to immigrants who plan to reside in the United States permanently. This includes information about current immigration laws and immigration procedures. The USCIS is authorized to grant immigration benefits to qualified individuals. The immigration benefits include permanent residence in the United States and U.S. citizenship. The main goal of the USCIS is to enforce the national security.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has several functions:
The primary objective of the USCIS is fostering the safety and reliability in the immigration system.

The USCIS provides effective customer oriented immigration services and necessary information.

The USCIS maintains the integration of immigrants in American culture and participation in American society.


The USCIS provides assistance in accommodation and reliability of the immigration policies and programs.

The USCIS has its offices all over the United States. You can find a USCIS office which provides US immigration services in each state. However, usually you have to make an appointment in order to enter the USCIS building.

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