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• Answers to Common Immigration Questions - How Do I . . .

  The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services has created a series of documents that they call "How Do I …?s" These documents cover a wide variety of topics on immigration matters and are meant to assist you in finding the information you need about a particular immigration and asylum subject. Each How Do I …? starts with background information on the chosen topic, and then helps answer your questions about INS procedures. Each How Do I …? links you to information on the INS Website and, sometimes, to relevant information on other U.S. Government Websites. These links go to the relevant sections of immigration law and federal regulations, to instructions on applying for immigration benefits, the correct form and fee, and so on. Content Detail

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  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Beware of Dishonest Immigration Consultants

  Recent immigrants who don't speak English fluently are easy prey for dishonest people who pretend to help them. This brochure, by the National Consumer Law Center helps you protect yourself against dishonest immigrant consultants. Content Detail

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  National Consumer Law Center

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  Korean / 한국어

  Russian / Pусский

  Spanish / Español

  Chinese / 中文

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

• United States Visa Policy

  The page outlines U.S. Visa policy for both temporary and permanent residents Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of State

• U.S. Visa Types for Immigrants Seeking Permanent Residency

  This website lists the different types of U.S. visas and their qualifications Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of State

• Visas for Visiting the United States

  This page outlines the types of U.S. visas for temporary visitors and gives their qualifications and purposes. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of State

• What is a U.S. Visa?

  This page gives a general overview of visas in the U.S., including the types of visas, what they look like, and links to more detailed information. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of State

• Foreign Labor Certification

  Hiring foreign workers for employment in the U.S. normally requires approval from several government agencies. Certain visa categories first require employers to seek labor certification through the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Once the application is certified (approved), the employer must petition the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) for a visa. Approval by DOL does not guarantee a visa issuance. The Department of State (DOS) will issue a visa number to the foreign worker for U.S. entry. Applicants must also establish that they are admissible to the U.S. under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This site provides information to assist an employer in preparing a labor certification application in any one of the several employment-based visa programs. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Labor

• U.S. Visa Information for Immigrants Seeking Permanent Resident Status

  Foreign citizens wishing to immigrate to live permanently in the U.S. must comply with U.S. visa immigration law, and specific procedures to apply for your visa. Click on the links below for more information on forms to use for visa applications, photograph requirements and more. Based on law, not everyone will receive a visa to come to the U.S. Learn about denials, ineligibilities and waivers. Content Detail

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  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

• Visas for Family Members (Frequently Asked Questions)

  This document answers frequently asked questions about the kinds of visas that are available to family members of U.S. Citizens and residents. Read More

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  Catholic Charities Immigration Services

• Basic Immigration Law

  This document contains basic information about immigration law in the United States, answering the following questions: Where do U.S. immigration laws come from? What agencies administer U.S. immigration laws? Who gets U.S. citizenship? What are the immigration rules that allow non-citizens allowed to be in the U.S.? What are the ways that a non-citizen can immigrate to the U.S.? How can you change your legal status under U.S. immigration law? How do non-citizens lose their immigration status? How do you become a U.S. Citizen? Once you become a naturalized U.S. citizen, can you lose that status? The document is excerpted from An Introduction to Law in Georgia, Fourth Edition, published by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, 1998 (updated 2004). Read More

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  Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia

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  Spanish / Español

• Immigration Basics - Overview

  This web page explains basic information about immigration classifications in the United States and describes the process for adjusting your classification. Content Detail

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  The American Immigration Law Foundation

• Obtaining a U.S. Visa

  This site lists the different types of U.S. visas, as well as details about them and how to obtain them Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of State

• U.S. Passports

  The Passport Services Office provides information and services to American citizens about how to obtain, replace or change a passport. A passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer. A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave most foreign countries. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue or verify United States passports. This web site contains more information about U.S. passports. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of State

• Check Your Immigration Status Online

  If you have an application receipt number, you can check the status of your case online. Content Detail

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  U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service

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  Spanish / Español

• Electronic Visa Application Forms

  Welcome to the Electronic Visa Application Forms Instructions Page. Forms available on this page can be filled out on-line and assist in the processing of your application. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of State

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  Spanish / Español