Helpful US Immigration Links

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
  
  
  This is the offical U.S. government website for immigration and it contains the latest forms, filing fees, instructions and updates in the immigration laws. The agency is increasing conducting its business online. There are now many features available on the USCIS website to help you. Below are some of the most commonly used online links from the USCIS website.
  
  
  
  • USCIS Home Page - The USCIS website is packed full of useful information, forms and instructions. The USCIS was previously known as the Immigration & Naturalization Service (INS).
    
    
  • - In order to visit any USCIS office you are now required to make an appointment online through the USCIS website InfoPass service.
    • InfoPass (English)
    • InfoPass (Spanish)
    • InfoPass (Other Language Options)
    
    
    
    
  • Citizenship Test
    Naturalization Self Test Study Materials - our Citizenship Test Resource page has links to many useful resources on the USCIS website including the questions used for the Citizenship Test. You can test your knowledge online for free using the interactive self test provided by the USCIS.
    
    
    
  • USCIS Processing Dates
    USCIS Processing Dates (Hartford CT Field Office)
    
    
  • USCIS Processing Dates (New York City Field Office)
    
    
    
  • USCIS Case Status
    USCIS Case Status Online (English)
    
    
  • USCIS Case Status Online (Espanol)
    
    
    
  • Immigration Doctors
    Immigration Physicians - Locates an Immigration designated physician in your area for the green card physical (USCIS Civil Surgeons Locator).
    
    
    
  • Forms and Filing Fees
    Latest Forms and Filing Fees - all forms are downloadable for free. Never pay for a USCIS form. Always download the forms from the USCIS website. This way you can be sure you are getting the most up-to-date form as well as the current filing fee. If you download the forms from other sites there is the possibility that these sites may not have the latest versions of the USCIS forms. In some circumstances, use of older forms or sending in the wrong filing fee may result in your application or petition being denied or delayed.
  
  
  
• U.S. Department of State - Visa Bulletin
  
  
  The U.S. Department of State visa bulletins offer valuable information about immigration.
  
  • Current visa availability for each petition category
  • Visa Information for Immigrants
  
  
  
• Selective Service
  Register for the Selective Service or obtain proof that you are registered (males between the age of 18 and 26 and who have a green card or U.S. Citizenship are required by law to register)
  Click here to visit the Selective Service System website
  
  
  
• National Center for Health Statistics
  Where to write to obtain vital records in each State. Contact information for obtaining certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates for each State.
  • National Center for Health Statistics (All States)
  • Connecticut
  • New York (except New York City)
  • New York City
  
  
  
• U.S. Embassies / Consulates
  Locate a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in a foreign country
  
  
  
• Foreign Embassies / Consulates
  Locate a foreign Embassy or Consulate in the U.S.
  
  
  
• Educational Evaluations and Translations
  Morningside Evaluations - A private service which translates and evaluates a foreign degree to determine if it is the equivalent of a U.S. degree (important for H-1B visa applicants to ensure that the applicant has the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree).
  
  
  
• United States Department of Justice - Executive Office For Immigration Review
  Website containing information concerning the immigration courts as well as published decisions of the Board of Immigration Appeals
  Website: http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir
  
  
  
• Legislative information from the Library of Congress
  Website to obtain information concerning immigration laws and pending bills before the U.S. Congress
  Website: http://thomas.loc.gov