Government Resources
Official U.S. immigration resources
Every link on this page points to a federal government website. We deliberately avoid third-party mirrors, which are frequently out of date.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- USCIS homeAgency homepage, news, and policy updates.
- Check case status onlineLook up a receipt number for the current status of a pending case.
- Check case processing timesAgency-published processing time ranges by form and office.
- Fee schedule (Form G-1055)The official filing fee schedule. Always confirm fees here before filing.
- All USCIS formsCurrent editions of every USCIS form, with instructions.
- USCIS Policy ManualThe agency's consolidated statement of adjudication policy.
- Find a USCIS officeField offices, application support centers, and international offices.
- Change of addressAddress change obligations and online filing.
- myUSCIS online accountFile eligible forms online and receive notices electronically.
- Avoid immigration scamsHow to identify unauthorized practitioners and report fraud.
U.S. Department of State
- Bureau of Consular Affairs — VisasCentral hub for U.S. visa categories and requirements.
- Visa BulletinMonthly cut-off and filing dates for preference categories.
- Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC)DS-260, DS-160 status, and immigrant visa document uploads.
- U.S. embassies and consulatesPost-specific instructions, appointment systems, and local guidance.
- Visa appointment wait timesEstimated interview appointment availability by post.
- National Visa Center (NVC)Immigrant visa fee payment, document review, and scheduling.
Executive Office for Immigration Review
- EOIR homeImmigration court system, policy, and organizational information.
- Automated Case InformationLook up immigration court case information and next hearing details.
- EOIR immigration court listingsAddresses and contact information for each immigration court.
- Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)Appellate body reviewing immigration judge decisions.
- EOIR formsEOIR-28, EOIR-29, EOIR-42A/42B, and other court forms.
- List of pro bono legal service providersFree or low-cost legal service providers by court location.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Department of Labor
- Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC)PERM, LCA, and temporary labor certification programs.
- Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG)Electronic filing system for ETA Form 9089, 9035, and 9141.
- Prevailing wage determinationWage data and PWD request guidance.
- OFLC performance data & processingPublished queue and processing information for labor certification.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Other federal resources
- Social Security AdministrationSocial Security number and card issues for noncitizens.
- IRS — taxpayer identificationITIN information relevant to filing requirements.
- Selective Service SystemRegistration obligations that can affect naturalization.
- eCFR Title 8 — Aliens and NationalityCurrent federal immigration regulations.
- Immigration and Nationality Act (USCIS collection)Statutory text of the INA.
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