CONSTITUENT SERVICES
:
Immigration FAQs
How do I obtain immigration
forms?
Go to
http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms, scroll down and click on
the appropriate "form number"
and then click on "PDF Format" at the bottom of the page.
How do I check status of a case?
Go to
https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp
How do I find the cost of Immigration Form Fees?
Go to
http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/index.htm, scroll down
and click on the appropriate "form number"
and then click on "PDF Format" at the bottom of the page.
Where do I file specific immigration forms if I reside in the
United States?
Go to
http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/index.htm, scroll down
and click on the appropriate "where to file"
column and then click on "PDF Format" at the bottom of the page.
This link,
http://uscis.gov/graphics/faqs.htm explains 50 common immigration
scenarios.
How do I obtain a List of Non-
Immigrant categories?
Go to
http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/visas.htm for detailed
information.
How do I obtain General Passport Information?
Go to
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html for detailed
information.
How do I get my U.S. Birth Certificate?
Go to
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm for detailed information.
How do I file for records of birth abroad? This link is only
used to get documents for children born to U.S. Military parents in
U.S. Military Hospitals.
Go to
http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_825.html for
detailed information.
How do I get a passport for a child I adopted abroad?
Go to
http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/info/info_448.html for
detailed information.
How can I personally file to immigrate, and how long will it take?
To immigrate means to gain
Permanent Residency status the the United States.
Go to
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_1770.html,
then go to Current Month and year. Categories are listed
of Family Sponsorship categories. Parents of a U.S. Citizen; wives/husbands of Americans and
minor, unmarried children of
wives/husbands can immigrate without numerical limitations so they are
not on the list, but they are able to have a petition for immigration
file on their behalf.
How do I hire a temporary foreign worker?
Go to
http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/tempbenefits/TempWorker.htm,
then
http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/residency/employment.htm, and
finally click on
http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/employerinfo/index.htm for
detailed information.
I am an American and have
adopted a child abroad. What document proves the child’s citizenship?
A passport and/or a Certificate of Citizenship. File for the
Certificate of Citizenship and retain a copy. It is a back up to the
passport as proof of U.S. citizenship. Should the passport be lost,
you will need the certificate to get a new one.
In general, what constitutes proof of U.S. Citizenship?
1. A certified copy of a U.S. Birth Certificate issued by the state
agency in your state of birth 2. Original Naturalization Document 3. Record of
birth abroad and 4.
Certificate of Citizenship. Please note: A U.S. Passport may not always be accepted
since it is a secondary document based on a primary document.
I need to leave the country to attend a funeral, and I have filed
an Adjustment of Status application and it is not yet approved - can I
leave the country without documentation of approval?
Go to
http://uscis.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/advisories/advisory.htm
for detailed information.
Which categories of non-immigrants need and are eligible to get an
Employment Authorization Document? There are several types of
work authorization documents, so make sure you complete the proper
form.
Go to
http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-765.htm for detailed
information.
How can my friend or family member who is a citizen of a foreign
country visit the the United States?
Go to
http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/tempbenefits/buspleasure.htm
for detailed information.
How can I track cases at the National Visa Center?
Go to
http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1309.html for
detailed information.
How do I track cases once they leave the National Visa Center and
reach the U.S. Embassy overseas?
There is no internet means of checking this. Individuals can call the
National Visa Office’ Public Information Line at 202-663-1225 to
obtain the case status.
My case is at the National Benefits Center. How can I get
information about my case?
Go to
http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/nbc/faq.htm for detailed
information.
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