U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that administers the country’s naturalization and immigration system.

Operational Role in Vault

• Adjudicating Agency: Adjudicates applications and petitions including Form I-589 (Asylum), Form I-765 (Employment Authorization), Form I-360 (Special Immigrant), and Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status / Green Card).
• Issuing Authority: Issues Form I-797 / I-797C Notices of Action and Form I-766 Employment Authorization Documents (EAD cards).
• SAVE Verification Partner: Provides the federal verification backend queried by state DMVs/BMVs via SAVE.

Current Case Filings with USCIS

1. Form I-589 (Application for Asylum):
   • Receipt Number: GL2522421624 (Chicago Asylum Office)
   • Notice Date: 2025-09-13
   • A-Number: A236 243 267
   • Status: Pending adjudication (confers authorized stay in U.S.)
2. Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization - Renewal):
   • Receipt Number: IOE9557538154
   • Notice Date: 2025-08-20 (RFE)
   • Alien Number: A141-029-165
   • Category: C-11 (Parolee)
3. Form I-360 / Afghan SIV Classification:
   • Filed pursuant to approved Chief of Mission (COM) DS-157 decision.
4. Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status):
   • In preparation / recovery draft state; formal I-797 receipt notice unverified.