Definition
USCIS Service Center
A USCIS facility that processes paperwork only — never visited in person.
USCIS operates several service centers (Texas, Vermont, Nebraska, California, Potomac, National Benefits Center) that adjudicate forms by mail. Service centers are different from field offices, which handle interviews and customer service.
See also
More immigration terms
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VAWA Self-Petition
Self-petition path to a green card for abuse victims of U.S. citizen or LPR family members.
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Visa Bulletin
Monthly DOS publication showing which priority dates are eligible to move forward.
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Visa Overstay
Remaining in the U.S. beyond the period authorized by the I-94.
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Visa Retrogression
When a category's priority date moves backward in the Visa Bulletin.
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Visa Spillover
The reallocation of unused visa numbers from one category to another.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.