Immigration Resources
USCIS
- USCIS Main Website
- Immigration Forms available from the USCIS website
- How to Locate a Civil Surgeon
- How to set up an InfoPass Appointment
- How to Check the Status of Your Case Online
- Immigration Photo Standards
- Changing your Address
- Diversity Lottery
- How Do I Renew My Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)?
- How to Keep Your Green Card if You Must Travel/Reside Abroad
- If You Forgot to Turn in Your I-94 Card When Leaving the U.S
- How to fix an I-94 card within the U.S.
- Law Enforcement Guide to International Names, followed by CBP, DOS, USCIS
- Pro-bono Resources for Asylum Applicants
- Information About USCIS Fee Waivers
- NACARA Manual (published by ILRC)
- FAQ on immigration benefits for same-sex married couples
Department of State and Visas
- Department of State Website
- US Embassies & Consulates
- Visas
- Foreign Embassies & Consulates in the U.S.
- Visa Wait Times
- Visa Forms Online
- Information About Visa Denials and Non-Immigrant Intent (214b)
- TN Visas
- Automatic Visa Revalidation
- US Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
- Visa Bulletin
- Foreign Government Offices in Washington, DC
- How to Request Your FBI file
- Information on Visa Delays
- Overcoming a Visa Denial (PDF)
- Visa Applications with Drunk Driving Hits
- Online Detainee Locator System
- B-2 Visa Information for Cohabitating Partners of Longterm Nonimmigrants
- Step-by-step guide for filing DS-160 Form
- Tips for Nonimmigrant Visa Interviews (Word doc)
US CBP & Travel Info
- Humanitarian Parole Information
- Maintaining H-1B status & using EAD/AP
- A List of Countries Whose Citizens are Required to Have a Canadian Visa to Enter Canada
- Customs and travel information from US Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
- Travel Information and Warnings for All Countries
- Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
- CBP Recommendation for Children Traveling with One Parent, a Non-Parent or Guardian, or a Group
Advocacy for Immigration
- Public Policy Take Action Center from the National Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
- Congressional Action & Information Center from the Ammerican Immigration Lawyer’s Association (AILA)
- Compete America: The Alliance for a Competitive Worforce
- How and Where to File Complaints Against Notarios and Immigration Consultants (AILA InfoNet Doc. No.08100662)
- Stop Notario Fraud
- The National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
- National Lawyers Guild (NLG)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- National Immigration Forum
For Students & Student/Scholar Advisors
- National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA) Publications and Services
- Information About Student Visa Denials and Immigrant Intent
- Foreign Affairs Manual on Student Visas (Immigrant Intent information pg 6-7)
- Information on J-1 Two-Year Home Residence Requirement (212e)
- Information for Employers on the Cap-Gap Extension of Optional Practical Training (PDF)
- Applying for a Driver’s License or State Identification Card Fact Sheet
- For Student Advisors: How to Prepare for Contact From ICE
- SEVP began the SEVIS recertification process in May 2010. A new KCISSS collegial conversation asks representatives from five diverse institution types, all of which have successfully been recertified, how the process went and how they prepared for it.
- Employer’s Guide to Hiring International Students by Cornell University
- Nonimmigrant Students and The Affordable Care Act
For Nurses
- Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Options for Professional Nurses
- Commision on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) & Information about Visa Screen
- To find a nursing job in the U.S., Contact Kennedy Healthcare Recruiting, Inc.
Social Security and Employment Information
- How to get a Social Security Number
- Documents Needed to Work in U.S.
- Information for Employers
- M-274 Handbook for Employers – Instructions for Completing the Form I-9
- E-Verify Manual for Federal Contractors
- E-Verify Information for Employers(And for a List of FAQs, Please Click Here)
- USCIS I-9 Handbook for Employers (Questions and Answers Found Here)
- Hiring International Employees: Model Practices and Key Topics in Creating an Immigration Sponsorship Program
- Life after DACA: Obtaining a Social Security Number, Transferring Your Credit History, and Rescinding your ITIN
Taxes
- Federal Tax Forms and Publications
- State Tax Forms and Information
- Taxes & DACA: What do I need to know?
- Consumer Alert for Immigrants Filing Taxes
- Immigrant Families & Taxes: Why it’s important to file a tax return
Health Care
- Most common immigration documents for applying for health insurance
- Health insurance options for your family
- How your immigration status affects your eligibility for insurance
- How you can verify your citizenship and immigration status
Information on Public Benefits