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If you have questions about green cards, U.S. citizenship requirements, visa processing times, or any other aspect of immigration law, Foster LLP can help. As a leader in global immigration, our dedicated team has compiled the following links to help educate our clients on the issues that matter most to them.
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Most Helpful Global Immigration Links
- USCIS Case Status
- USCIS Office Closures
- Visa Bulletin
- USCIS Processing Times
- Visa Appointment Wait Times
- CBP I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
- Form AR-11 Change of Address
- Visa Reciprocity
- Write Your Congressman
Trump Administration Executive Orders on Immigration
Visa Appointments
- CIS Photograph Specifications
- Department of State Photograph Requirements
- USCIS Case Status Search Page
- Bureau of Consular Affairs Home Page
- Links to U.S. Consulates by Continent
- Waiting Times for Interview Appointments and Visa Processing at Individual Posts
- Online Form DS-160 Non-immigrant Visa Application
- Avoid Immigration Scams – Tips and Resources
- Avoid Immigration Scams – Educational Tools
- Extension of Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 Status for Eligible Students under the H-1B Cap-Gap Regulations
- Importation of Pets and other Animals into the United States
- Visa Waiver Travel to the U.S.
- I-94 Retrieval
- What to Expect at Immigration Inspection
- Global Entry Program Information Guide
- ESTA Web-Tool & Travel Authorization Application Preview Now Available via the CBP Web Site
- Don’t Get Scammed! What You Need to Know About Recent DHS Announcements
- I-94 Quick Reference Guide for Local, State & Federal Agencies
- Visa Reciprocity and Country Documents Finder
U.S. Citizenship and Passports
- Online Passport Application
- View the New U.S. e-Passport
- CIS Guide to Naturalization
- Bureau of Consular Affairs Home Page
- Selective Service Registration (for US military)
- Dual Citizenship
- Civics Flash Cards
- CIS Releases Fact Sheet Explaining Naturalization Exam Redesign
- Study materials for U.S. citizenship test
- Univision Sample Citizenship Test
- Smithsonian Online Civics Preparation Materials
- CIS Web Page Addressing the Redesigned Naturalization Exam
- Sample U.S. History and Government Questions
- Sample Questions and Answers for New Pilot Naturalization Exam
- Vital Records (Order a birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)
- CIS Naturalization Through Military Service Fact Sheet
- CIS’ Citizenship Almanac
- General Naturalization Requirements
- Naturalization: Waivers, Exceptions, and Special Cases
- USCIS Flashcards for Citizenship Test (Spanish)
- Christian Science Monitor Sample Citizenship Test
U.S. Permanent Residency (Green Card)
- Welcome to America from the USCIS
- Welcome to The United States: A Guide for New Immigrants
- Resources for New Immigrants
- Change of Address Online
- Change of Address Form AR-11
- Change of Address Form for Aliens Subject to Special Registration, Form AR-11SR
- USCIS Case Status Search Page
- Permanent Labor Certification Program – Select Statistics, FY 2012
- USCIS Approved Civil Surgeons Locator
- Form I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status
- Form I-693, Proof of Vaccination Requirements for Immigrants – Instructions and Form
- Technical Instructions for Immigrant Medical Exam
- Vital Records (Order a birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)
- USCIS Launches Toll-Free Military Help Line
U.S. Social Security and Tax
- New Rules for Getting A Social Security Number and Card
- Social Security Numbers for Non-citizens
- Social Security Card Application Form SS-5
- Social Security Office Locator
- International Students and Social Security Numbers
- Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
- Solicitud de Número de Identificación Personal del Contribuyente del Servicio de Impuestos Internos
- Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9
- Social Security Policy On NonImmigrant Work Authorization
- Non-U.S. Social Security Information
U.S. Driver’s License
- Texas Department of Public Safety
- Texas Driver’s License – Acceptable Identity Documents
- Driver’s License Information State By State
- Texas Department of Public Safety Temporary Visitor Issuance Guide
U.S. Change of Address
- Change of Address Online
- Change of Address Form AR-11
- USCIS Change of Address Online
- Change of Address Form for Aliens Subject to Special Registration, Form AR-11SR
- NSEERS Special Registration Instructions
U.S. Employer Links
- Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9
- Employer Handbook For Completion Of Form I-9
- Prevailing Wage Determinations
- Social Security Card Application Form SS-5
- Social Security Office Locator
- Change of Address Form AR-11
- Employer Best Practices During Worksite Enforcement Audits
- ICE “Image” (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) – Form I-9
- ICE “Image” (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) – Office of Special Counsel
- Form I-9 Handbook
- Form I-9 and E-Verify Information Resources
- Department of Labor Advises on Best Practices for Online Job Postings
- Non-U.S. Social Security Information
- ICE Worksite Advisory for February 2007
- ICE “Know Your Workforce Advisory”
- ICE “Image” (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) – E-Verify
- ICE “Image” (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) – Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
- ICE “Image” (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) – Self Check
- Form I-9 Handbook (Español)
U.S. “Know Your Rights” Documents
U.S. Government Agencies and Resources
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- USCIS Welcome to the USA Guide
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Department of Labor
- Vital Records (Order a birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)
- USCIS Forms & Filing Fees
- Chart of CIS Fees: Current Versus Proposed
- Port of Entry Codes used by CIS/CBP
- CBP Ports of Entry Contact Information
- CBP Prohibited and Restricted Items
- DOJ Guide to Detecting Fraudulent Travel Documents
- Department of Labor Presentation on H-2B Program Enforcement
- Department of Labor Stakeholder Presentation on 2012 H-2B Final Rule
- I-129 L-1 Intracompany Transferee Request for Evidence – Draft Template (4/04/2012)
- USCIS E-Verify Guide for Web Services Users
- State Department Guidance on B-1 Visas
- USCIS Review and Revision of Request for Evidence Templates
- Beware of Fraud Fotonovela: Como se Enteraron Myriam y Pedro de las Estafas de Notario
- USCIS Office Locator
- Houston USCIS Application Support Center Map
- USCIS Launches Toll-Free Military Help Line
- DHS U.S. VISIT Brochure
- DHS U.S. VISIT Fact Sheet
- DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP)
- DOJ Form I-o Document Issues: Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Deferred Enforcement Departure (DED)
- Office of Special Counsel SSN No Match Guidance FAQs
- Office of Special Counsel SSN No Match Guidance for Employees
- Office of Special Counsel SSN No Match Guidance for Employers
- Department of Labor Guidance on Transition Period for H-2B Program
- USCIS Q&As on Extension of OPT and Cap-Gap Regulations (3/29/12)
- USCIS E-Verify Guide for Direct Access Users
- Pay Immigration Fees on USCIS ELIS
- ICE Fact Sheet: Worksite Enforcement