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Agencies

Department of Homeland Security

DHS is the federal department that includes USCIS, ICE and CBP. These components have different responsibilities; DHS is not the same institution as the immigration courts within DOJ.

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Scope and purpose

USCIS administers many immigration-benefit requests, CBP handles border inspection functions, and ICE has enforcement responsibilities. A notice from one component should not be assumed to apply to every other component’s process.

Related rules and practical context

EOIR is in the Department of Justice. Determine the issuing agency, the case type and the actual notice before sending a filing or responding to an allegation. Agency organization alone does not establish eligibility for a benefit.

Primary sources

General reference information, not legal advice. A summary does not replace the statute or full decision. Check applicability and subsequent developments before filing. Publication does not imply attorney legal review or create an attorney-client relationship.

Frequently asked questions

What is Department of Homeland Security?

DHS is the federal department that includes USCIS, ICE and CBP. These components have different responsibilities; DHS is not the same institution as the immigration courts within DOJ.

What should I check before relying on this information?

EOIR is in the Department of Justice. Determine the issuing agency, the case type and the actual notice before sending a filing or responding to an allegation. Agency organization alone does not establish eligibility for a benefit.

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