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Disability Accommodations for the Public

An accommodation is a change in a USCIS practice or procedure that allows a qualified individual with a disability to participate in our programs and activities and access our benefits.

An accommodation gives you an equal opportunity to:

Get the same result,
Gain the same benefit, or
Reach the same level of achievement (such as become a U.S. citizen).

Request Accommodation

Accommodation Examples

How to Request an Accommodation

Accommodations for People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision

Accommodations for People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Wheelchair Access

Medical Exception to the English and Civics Requirements (Compared to a Disability Accommodation)

Oath Waiver Based on a Medical Disability

Fingerprint Waiver Based on a Medical Condition

Accommodation Request Denials

Resources

Last Reviewed/Updated:

09/16/2021

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