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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at USCIS have rated CEO Rating, Leadership, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
USCIS employees are -21% more likely to recommend USCIS as a great place to work
| 29% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at USCIS is rated below average by 34 employees, across various culture dimensions. USCIS employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Team have the most room for improvement, putting USCIS’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at USCIS was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at USCIS is rated D
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USCIS ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 28 USCIS employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping USCIS improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
What did you like most about the interview process?It was a panel interview. Questions were generally manageable.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The heritage of USCIS is worth noting. It was formerly the INS. It was a better place to work under its old name. Management was more involved and less condescending to employees. In a sense it had a glorious past.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Health insurance. TSP. These things are not as good as they once were. And, no, you don't retire with a full pension. You end up with about 11% of your salary--a pittance. Pre-1983 pensions were better.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?The way management is selected is a problem. Favoritism and insider cliques weigh heavily in determining who ends up in management. Competency is thrown out in favor of who knows who. Another factor is organizational bullying of employees who speak up or object to mistreatment & bad circumstances
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?The education level of people needs to be improved. Gossip is rampant and is highly destructive to morale. Work on both. Be more willing to help co-workers if you have experience and knowledge. This will improve the atmosphere.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?They need to think realistically about what they're asking their employees to do. Many of their ideas are impractical and difficult to implement. Being narcissistic, management will not admit its own faults. Ideas originate in top tiers and trickle downward. Employee insight is rarely accepted
USCIS is a component agency of the Department of Homeland Security.
"USCIS secures America's promise as a nation of immigrants by providing accurate and useful information to our customers, granting immigration and citizenship benefits, promoting an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensuring the integrity of our immigration system," the former mission statement provided ...Feb 22, 2018
“At USCIS, our core values are integrity, respect, ingenuity, and vigilance.Mar 18, 2008
| Headquarter | Washington, DC United States of America |
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| Website | www.uscis.gov/ |
| Founding Date | 2003 |
| Tel | 1-800-375-5283 |
USCIS competitors include Department of Homeland Security. USCIS ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how USCIS compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

34 employees at USCIS have reviewed USCIS across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 34 USCIS employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at USCIS are not very pleased with their total compensation at USCIS, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at USCIS are not very pleased with their team. 34 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at USCIS are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at USCIS believe the environment at USCIS is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at USCIS is extremely fast. About 70% of the employees at USCIS work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at USCIS are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of USCIS' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 USCIS employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
The USCIS Executive Team is rated a “D-”
Matthew Graviss Chief Data Officer
Matthew Graviss serves as the Chief Data Officer of USCIS. Matthew started at USCIS in August of 2018. Matthew currently... read more
Shane Barney Chief Information Security Officer
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Gemma Button Chief
Gemma Button serves as the Chief of USCIS. Gemma started at USCIS in June of 2014. Gemma currently resides in the... read more
How much do people at USCIS get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at USCIS is $132,092, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $133,430, or $64 per hour.
At USCIS, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $224,997 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $37,326 annually. Average USCIS salaries by department include: Admin at $45,944, Sales at $164,635, Engineering at $127,965, and Business Development at $113,899. Half of USCIS salaries are above $133,430.
14 employees at USCIS rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 44 ratings) while 13 employees at USCIS rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $132k | $132k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $183k | $183k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $236k | $236k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $278k | $278k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $291k | $291k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at USCIS across various culture dimensions.
USCIS' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. USCIS' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is USCIS eNPS?
The eNPS for USCIS is -21
What is the salary for Senior Developer in USCIS?
Senior Developer average salary in the US is 117k
What are the salaries in the Finance in USCIS?
The average salaries for Finance in USCIS is 90k
Who are USCIS competitors?
USCIS main competitors are Department of Homeland Security
What are the benefits at USCIS?
USCIS perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan & Work From Home Policy