What does the Citizenship and Immigration Services do?
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a subdivision of the Department of Homeland Security responsible for overseeing lawful immigration to the United States. The agency administers the nation's naturalization and immigration system, processes applications for citizenship, and manages the issuance of various immigration benefits. It also ensures the integrity of the immigration system by preventing fraud and enhancing security measures. It was established in 2003.
$4.84B
5.4%
How much does the US Citizenship and Immigration Services spend?
The Citizenship and Immigration Services ranked 6th among Department of Homeland Security divisions in net spending in 2024.
DHS net spending by division, FY 2024
The Citizenship and Immigration Services’s federal spending in FY 2024 was higher than in FY 2003.
Yearly federal net spending by USCIS, adjusted for inflation (2024 dollars), FYs 2003–2024
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The Citizenship and Immigration Services’s share of federal spending in FY 2024 was higher than in FY 2003.
Net spending by USCIS as a share of federal spending, FYs 2003–2024
How did the Citizenship and Immigration Services spend its budget in 2024?
Federal government net spending isolated to USCIS, FY 2024
How many people work for the US Citizenship and Immigration Services?
The number of federal employees working for the Citizenship and Immigration Services has increased 113.4% since 2010.
Number of federal employees working for USCIS, September 2010–2024
Who leads the US Citizenship and Immigration Services?
The USCIS is led by a director. This individual is appointed by the president of the United States and requires confirmation by the Senate. The USCIS director reports to the Secretary of Homeland Security. There is no fixed term for this position.
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