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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plays a central role in administering the immigration system of the United States.

Administration of immigration benefits is the responsibility of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

In order to have a liaison between the public and DHS on immigration benefits matters, Congress created the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman, which operates independently from USCIS.
      
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                                                      CIS Ombudsman provides individual case assistance, and makes recommendations to improve the administration of immigration benefits.
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