USCIS will receive $123 million from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, effective April 30, 2026, following the conclusion of the government shutdown. This funding is earmarked for Operations and Support, with specific allocations for backlog reduction and E-Verify operations.
Key Details:
- Total funding: $123 million for USCIS Operations and Support.
- Backlog reduction allocation: $10.3 million, including requirements for reporting on affirmative asylum backlogs.
- E-Verify funding: $112 million to maintain the program.
- USCIS must provide monthly updates on processing times and pending cases on its website.
This funding aims to improve efficiency and transparency within USCIS, impacting immigrants awaiting processing of their applications. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: r/immigration