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Topic: History of Immigration to the United States

Immigration Articles >> History of Immigration to the United States

BCIS (Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services): The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, or the BCIS, was created Under the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The BCIS was short-lived, however, and in 2004, the BCIS underwent a name change and a rebranding.

DHS (Department of Homeland Security): The United States Department of Homeland Security, also commonly referred to as DHS or “homeland security,” was formed in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

History of Cuban Immigration to the United States: Learn about the history of Cuban immigration to the United States.

Immigration and Naturalization Services: The United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, commonly abbreviated as “INS,” was formerly a part of the Department of Homeland Security. On March 1, 2003, the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service was officially disbanded.

INS (Immigration and Naturalization Services): The INS, or United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, was formerly a part of the US Department of Justice. On March 1, 2003, the INS was disbanded and its functions were transferred to departments within the Department of Homeland Security.

Naturalization USA: Naturalization is defined by the USCIS as “the process by which U.S. citizenship is conferred upon a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).”

USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services): The USCIS, or the United States Citizen and Immigration Service, is a department within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The USCIS consists of approximately 15,000 employees and 250 field offices around the world.

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