U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. It processes applications for citizenship, green cards, work permits, and humanitarian programs, ensuring secure and orderly immigration processing
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. It processes applications for citizenship, green cards, work permits, and humanitarian programs, ensuring secure and orderly immigration processing
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). U.s. Citizenship And Immigration Services (cis). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/u-s-citizenship-and-immigration-services-cis
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