Useful Links

Useful Links

Department of Homeland Security Resources

  • United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS): www.uscis.gov
  • Comprehensive list of USCIS approved EB-5 Regional Centers : click here
  • Processing times and individual case status for petitions and application filed with the USCIS may be found here.
  • Online Change of Address.
  • Directory of USCIS field offices.
  • USCIS Civil Surgeon Locator (for obtaining a medical examination for adjustment of status applications).
  • USCIS forms available in fillable PDF format online.
  • The USCIS’ operating instructions, containing internal policy on adjudication procedures and practices – click here.
  • NAFTA Handbook, which is used by Customs and Border Protection officers in admitting persons from Mexico and Canada in TN, B-1, B-2 and L-1 statuses: Nafta Handbook.

Department of State Resources

  • Visa application forms, including the “E-Filing” DS-160 application form, are available here.
  • Visa processing times, and interview scheduling wait times – click here.
  • Visa reciprocity finder for determining reciprocity fees, and visa limitations by country of origin – click here
  • The Department of State’s Visa Bulletin providing information on Immigrant Visa Availability for both employment-based and family-based categories.
  • Directory with links to other Embassies and Consulates – click here.
  • NVARS automated appointment system available to third-country nationals in making nonimmigrant visa appointments at select consular posts in Canada – click here.

Department of Labor Resources


Other Government Resources

  • The Code of Federal Regulations from the Government Printing Office – click here.
  • Thomas legislative information on bills in Congress – click here.
  • On-Line version of the Immigration and Nationality Act – click here.