Diplomacy
US Opens International Immigration Office in Addis Ababa
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new international field office in Addis Ababa to handle immigration matters and support fraud prevention.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opened a new international field office in Addis Ababa on September 9, 2026.
- The Addis Ababa office has jurisdiction over U.S. immigration matters in Ethiopia.
- Office duties include verifying foreign documents, investigating suspected fraud, and collecting DNA to confirm family relationships.
- Tasks that were previously coordinated through the Department of State will now be handled directly by USCIS staff in the country.
- Service delivery at the new office is strictly by appointment, requested via [email protected].
- USCIS operates eleven other international offices globally, including locations in China.
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