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Celebrated since 1985, it honors those who serve our nation as federal, state, county, and local government employees. For more information, see our news release. Learn More FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program Application Period is Open! The application period for the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program will run from April 24 through June 21. The program will provide up to $10 million in grants. Learn More Authorizing Deferred Enforced Departure for Palestinians On Feb. 14, 2024, President Biden issued a Memorandum to the Secretary of Homeland Security authorizing Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and employment authorization for 18 months for eligible Palestinians. Learn More Completing an Unprecedented 10 Million Immigration Cases in Fiscal Year 2023, USCIS Reduced Its Backlog for the First Time in Over a Decade U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is releasing end of fiscal year (FY) 2023 data that illustrates the agency’s progress in meeting its strategic priorities. Learn More USCIS REVISES POLICY MANUAL TO ALIGN WITH NEW FEE RULE We have updated our guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to align with the fee final rule, which is effective on April 1, 2024. Learn More Information for Individuals Impacted by the Israel-Hamas Conflict U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reminds the public that the United States offers immigration and related services that may help people affected by emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, including the Israel-Hamas conflict. Learn More Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans DHS has implemented processes through which nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, and their qualifying immediate family members, may request to come to the United States in a safe and orderly way. Learn More Afghan Related Information Afghan parolees who received the Afghan Parole Information sheet from Customs and Border Protection and did not to go to the government-run locations where vaccination services are provided must attest to their vaccination status. Learn More Uniting for Ukraine Uniting for Ukraine provides a pathway for displaced Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members who are outside the United States to come to the United States and stay temporarily for a two-year period of parole. 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