December 11, 2008

Step One of Three

Immigration Information & Requirements

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was formerly known as the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The USCIS falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security which was established in 2002.

USCIS is responsible for administering immigration and naturalization services, such as processing applications for entering, exiting and residing in the United States either on a temporary or permanent basis.

Requirements

Check the status of your case online with the USCIS links provided.

If your case has exceeded the estimated processing time, please complete the Privacy Act form and provide details about your situation or problem on the form. Please fax or mail the completed form to my Jacksonville office.

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FAQs:

Do you have a family member or friend from another country who was denied a visa to travel to the United States?
Are you in the process of adopting a child internationally?
Are you or a family member currently involved in deportation proceedings?
Has your application exceeded the normal USCIS processing time?

Internet Resources:

Check Case Status Online
Immigration Forms
U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Service
USCIS Call Center
USCIS Frequently Asked Questions