USCIS Launches Online System To Expedite, Modernize Immigration Process

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a new online immigration system, ELIS, that will change the way applicants and their legal representatives will apply for and receive benefit requests.

“Today marks a significant milestone in our agency’s history,” said USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas. “We have launched the foundation for the web-based future of our agency and our immigration benefits system. USCIS ELIS will transform how we interact with our customers and how we manage the 6-7 million applications we receive each year.”

By moving from a paper-based system to a completely online process, the USCIS hopes to expedite and streamline the immigration process, combat fraud, and protect consumers against identity theft.

The new online system features the following capabilities:

Customers can file applications, update user profiles, receive notices and pay fees online
Reduced processing times will result in expedited service
Tools designed to detect and prevent fraud and identify national security concerns.

While the USCIS transitions to the new system, they have posted a webpage featuring a virtual tour of the new system, an FAQ, and links to begin using the platform.

Key Points:

USCIS launches ELIS online immigration system.
Immigration applicants can manage their accounts entirely online.
System will expedite service and protect against fraud.

Additional Resources:

USCIS ELIS