USCIS Notice of Class Action Settlement on Naturalization and Green Card Application

Backlogs: Kaplan v. Chertoff

The key terms of the settlement agreement provide that any class member may request Expedited Processing from the USCIS for pending applications for naturalization (N-400) or adjustment of status (I-485), or for future applications for naturalization or adjustment of status filed during the pendency of the Settlement Agreement, if six months have elapsed since the filing of the pertinent application without a decision. USCIS will request priority processing of any pending or future security checks and provide the earliest available appointment for applications requiring an appointment. If an Oath of Allegiance is required, USCIS will administer or schedule the Oath at the next available opportunity.

What is a Supplemental Security Income?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes):

• It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and
• It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.