Citizenship and Immigration Services leadership detail new strategic plan

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officials said the agency’s newly released FY 2023-2026 Strategic Plan targets strengthened capabilities and aids the nation in attaining its highest ideals.

“The work of USCIS makes the possibility of America a reality for immigrants from around the world, the communities and economies they join and support, and the nation as a whole,” USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou said. “USCIS is reducing barriers to immigration benefits and services—and we have much more to do to achieve the Biden-Harris Administration’s vision for our nation’s immigration system, one that is based on trust, strength, inclusion, integrity, and accessibility.”

Per the USCIS, the plan focuses on three long-term goals targeting increased access to the nation’s immigration system via promoting and improving the naturalization process; attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining an effective USCIS workforce; creating a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; ensuring fiscal solvency; and continuing modernization efforts that introduce additional online filing options.

The goals of strengthening the nation’s immigration system; investing in the USCIS workforce and promoting effective and efficient management and stewardship are consistent with priorities to increase access to eligible immigration benefits; eliminate unnecessary burdens in the immigration system; and restore faith in and trust with immigrant communities.