[Michlib-l] Webinar on ELIS, the Electronic Immigration System, for Public Librarians

Tue Sep 16 14:33:45 EDT 2014

FYI for those libraries serving immigrant communities. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is collaborating with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to provide information on the ELIS, Electronic Immigration System. For further information on the system and webinar, please see below.

Karren Reish
Library Grants Coordinator
Library of Michigan
517-241-0021
reishk at michigan.gov<mailto:reishk at michigan.gov>

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 16, 2014

IMLS Press Contact
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Giuliana Bullard, gbullard at imls.gov<mailto:gbullard at imls.gov>

USCIS Presents Webinar on ELIS, the Electronic Immigration System, for Public Librarians

USCIS-IMLS webinar scheduled for September 29

Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will offer the fifth in a series of free webinars for public librarians about immigration and U.S. citizenship topics.

As USCIS transitions to a fully electronic application process, more people may visit libraries to access USCIS services online. On September 29, USCIS presenters will discuss USCIS ELIS, the Electronic Immigration System and the agency's efforts to move their paper-based process to an electronic environment. This webinar will help librarians understand the functionality of USCIS ELIS, the technology needs of customers accessing USCIS ELIS, and resources available to assist customers with using USCIS ELIS.

Webinar Title: The USCIS Electronic Immigration System: USCIS ELIS

Date and Time: Monday, September 29, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT

To register for this session, please follow the steps below:

  *   Visit the registration page<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=2294> to confirm your participation;
  *   Enter your email address and select "Submit";
  *   Select "Subscriber Preferences";
  *   Select the "Event Registration" tab;
  *   Provide your full name and organization; and
  *   Complete the questions and select "Submit."

All registrations must be received by Friday, September 26. Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details.

If you have any questions about the registration process, or if you do not receive a confirmation email within two business days, please email USCIS at Public.Engagement at uscis.dhs.gov<mailto:Public.Engagement at uscis.dhs.gov>.

This series was developed as part of a partnership between IMLS and USCIS to ensure that librarians have the necessary tools and knowledge to refer their patrons to accurate and reliable sources of information on immigration-related topics. To find out more about this partnership and the webinar series, visit the Serving New Americans page<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=2294> of the IMLS website.

For more information about USCIS and their programs, visit www.uscis.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=2294> or follow them on Twitter (@uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=2294>), YouTube (/uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=363882&m=2294>), Facebook(/uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=363882&m=2294>), and the USCIS blog The Beacon<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=7&d=73&mid=363882&m=2294>.

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