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USCIS Opens New International Field Office in Ethiopia to Support Fraud Prevention

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USCIS is opening a new international field office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, starting September 9, 2026. The office will handle USCIS immigration matters for the region, including fraud prevention and case processing. This expansion aims to improve service delivery and reduce processing times for applicants in Ethiopia and surrounding areas.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is opening a new international field office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The office will begin operations on September 9, 2026, and will handle USCIS immigration matters in Ethiopia.

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