May 28, 2004

Employers or attorneys looking to file employment-based petitions, change or extend Non-the status of their clients or file a petition for temporary protected status can now do so online.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services this week announced that it has expanded its electronic filing or e-filing program by six, making it simple and friendly to use and allowing customers to apply online for certain immigration benefits.

“The Department of Homeland Security is committed to improving immigration services while strengthening national security to ensure that our country remains open to those who wish to pursue the American dream," said Tom Ridge, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. “By expanding e-filing, USCIS will be able to provide immigration information and process benefit applications in a more timely, accurate and efficient manner.”

The six new forms and petitions now available online include the Employment-based Petition for Non-immigrant Worker, (Form I-129); ?Travel documents (Form I-131); ?Employment-based Petition for Immigrant Worker (Form I-140); ?Changing or extending Non-immigrant status (Form I-539); Temporary Protected Status (Form I-821); and Premium Processing (Form I-907).

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