Alejandro Mayorkas Sworn in as USCIS Director

Alejandro Mayorkas was sworn in as Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on August 12, 2009. He was confirmed on August 7, 2009. A hearing to consider his nomination was held on June 24, 2009. On July 28, 2009, the Judiciary Committee ordered the nomination reported to the Senate for consideration.

Cite as AILA Doc. No. 09081160.