USCIS Opens International Field Office in Quito, Ecuador
USCIS opened an international field office in Quito, Ecuador, on September 10, 2024, to provide immigration expertise to the U.S. embassy and regional partners in support of the Safe Mobility Offices in Ecuador. The Safe Mobility initiative facilitates expedited refugee processing through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and provides information and referrals to other lawful migration pathways to the United States and other countries. In addition to supporting refugee processing, the USCIS Quito Field Office assumes responsibility for processing Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, overseeing DNA sample collection, conducting overseas verification requests, and other USCIS workloads that the Department of State’s consular staff currently handles. USCIS performs certain fraud detection-related activities and provides other limited services. Services are available only by appointment; no walk-ins are allowed.