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The links below connect you to immigration resources and information.

USCIS RESOURCES

USCIS Status of Case: Check the status of your filed petition or application.

USCIS Forms and Filing Fees: Comprehensive list of all relevant USCIS forms, with filing fees.

USCIS Policy Manual: Manual that explains USCIS policies and procedures for adjudicating applications and petitions.

USCIS Processing Times: Listing of the processing times for specific types of petitions at each of the service centers.

USCIS Poverty Guidelines: Minimum Income Requirements for use in completing Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.

USCIS AAO Practice ManualRules and procedures for practice before the Administration Appeals Office.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE RESOURCES

Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC): Starting point for creating immigrant (DS-260) and non-immigrant (DS-160) visa applications.

DOS Visa Reciprocity Tables: Visa reciprocity fees and document information listed by country.

DOS Foreign Affairs Manual: U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Manual

DOS Visa Bulletin: Provides Department of State cut-off dates that govern visa availability in each visa category.

Interview Guidelines for Consular Processing: Interview guidelines for certain U.S. Embassies and Consulates.

E Treaty Countries: U.S. Department of State’s list of countries with a U.S. treaty allowing E-1 or E-2 visas.

OTHER RESOURCES

I-94 Retrieval: Retrieve your I-94 admission information.

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations: Regulations for Title 8, Aliens and Nationality

U.S. Department of Labor, Wages: iCert Visa Portal System for Labor Certification and Prevailing Wages.

Immigration Court Practice Manual: A practice and procedures manual for parties who appear before the Immigration Courts.

AILA: American Immigration Lawyers Association