The USCIS is expanding its Direct Mail Program to provide that certain filings of Form I485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status; Form I765, Application for Employment Authorization; and Form I131, Application for Travel Document be filed at a designated Chicago, Illinois lockbox facility for initial processing.

The USCIS has released the new version of Form I102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant ArrivalDeparture Document. This form is used by a nonimmigrant to apply for a new or replacement Form I94 or I95 Nonimmigrant ArrivalDeparture Document.

The format requirement for photographs filed with the Immigration Court in conjunction with forms EOIR40, EOIR42B, I485, and I881will change effective Monday, October 4, 2004.

Beginning today, all USCIS office will begin accepting only passport style photographs. This will complete the public rollout of the new USCIS photograph standard. A six calendar day grace period for acceptance of ¾ profile photographs after September 1 has been allowed.