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SAVE program

The Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program is an online, fee-based service run by USCIS that lets registered federal, state, tribal and local agencies check an applicant’s immigration status or certain forms of U.S. citizenship when deciding benefits or licenses.

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Jan 9, 2026
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What documents does ICE accept as proof of U.S. citizenship for immigration processes?

ICE guidance requires officers to assess and document indicia and “probative evidence” of U.S. citizenship when encountered, but it does not produce a single public checklist that resolves every front...

Jan 17, 2026
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How does the SAVE system work and what documents can it verify for citizenship or immigration status?

The Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program is an online, fee-based service run by USCIS that lets registered federal, state, tribal and local agencies check an applicant’s immig...

Jan 16, 2026

What specific databases and records does ICE query when verifying an individual’s citizenship?

Ice does not rely on a single “national birth registry” but instead queries a patchwork of DHS-maintained law‑enforcement and immigration systems (most notably the Enforcement Integrated Database/EID)...

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