Washington, Feb. 19 -- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) February 9 released the end of fiscal year (FY) 2023 data that illustrate the agency's progress in meeting its strategic priorities.

"I'm so proud of the USCIS workforce and our dedication to fairness, integrity, and respect for all we serve," said USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou. "We've completed a record number of cases, responded to emerging crises around the globe with essential humanitarian relief, and applied innovative solutions to improve customer experience and reduce backlogs."

Reducing Backlogs

In FY 2023, USCIS received 10.9 million filings and completed more than 10 million pending cases- both record-breaking numbers in the agency's history. In doing so, ...