What happened to the INS? Who handles immigration services now?
As of March 1, 2003, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has been split into three separate agencies. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) handles immigration service functions: immigrants apply to the USCIS for things like permanent residence (“green cards”), asylum, and naturalization. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforces immigration laws within the United States, such as seeking to deport undocumented people within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces immigration laws at the U.S. borders, such as at airports. Where can I get immigration forms? Most immigration forms are available free on the website of the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services), at http://www.uscis.gov/ (click on “Immigration Forms”). This website also provides the current fees for each application. For a list of fee wavier eligible applications, please consult: PDF file www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/FeeWaiver072007.
As of March 1, 2003, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has been split into three separate agencies. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, (USCIS) handles immigration service functions: immigrants apply to the USCIS for things like permanent residence (“green cards”), asylum, and naturalization. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforces immigration laws within the United States, such as seeking to deport undocumented people within the US. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces immigration laws at the US borders, such as at airports.
