1. USCIS Links (General)
2. State Department Links (General)-Consular Processing​
3. H-1B Related Links
4. J-1 Related Links
5. F-1 Students
6. TN (Trade NAFTA) Related Links
7. Temporary Workers Under Other Free Trade Agreements (FTA)
8. Green Cards/Permanent Residence
9. Naturalization
10. Foreign Medical Graduates
11. Registered Nurses
12. Diversity Visa Lottery
13. For Permanent Residents
14. US Department of Labor/State OES Links
15. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Links
16. Other General Links
17. Human Rights Links
USCIS LINKS (GENERAL):​
USCIS Home Page: https://www.uscis.gov/
USCIS Case Status Service: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do
USCIS Civil Surgeons Locator:
https://my.uscis.gov/findadoctor
USCIS Online Change of Address: https://egov.uscis.gov/coa/displayCOAForm.do
USCIS Service and Office Locator: https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.detail&office=CSC&OfficeLocator.office_type=SC&OfficeLocator.statecode=CA
Info Pass: https://my.uscis.gov/appointment
US-VISIT Program: https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/usvisit/usvisit_edu_traveler_brochure_english.pdf
Biometrics Info: https://www.dhs.gov/obim-biometric-identification-services
STATE DEPARTMENT LINKS (GENERAL)-CONSULAR PROCESSING:
Visa Bulletin: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin.html
Visa Reciprocity & Country Documents: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country.html
Visas State Department: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html
Questions About Visas (FAQs): https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/frequently-asked-questions.html
Permanent Immigrants to the US: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate.html
Links to US Embassies & Consulates Worldwide: https://www.usembassy.gov/
National Visa Center: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/nvc.html
State Department's Travel Page: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en.html
Non-Immigrant Visas Requirements for Canadian & Mexican Foreign Nationals: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/employment/nafta.html
Visa Waiver Program: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/visit/visa-waiver-program.html
State Department's Photo Composition Checklist: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/photos.html
Glossary of Visa Terms: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/glossary.html
Passport Application Info (State Dept.): https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html
Passport Application & Forms: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html
H-1B RELATED LINKS:
Online Visa Appointment Reservation System (Canada): https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/niv
Visa Information Services (Mexico): https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-mx/niv
Online Wage Library & Data Center: http://www.flcdatacenter.com/​
California Board of Pharmacy-Licensure: http://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/about/verify_lic.shtml
Kansas Board of Pharmacy-Licensure: https://ksbop.elicensesoftware.com/portal.aspx
Kansas-Professional Registration Verification: http://www.kansas.gov/services/
Missouri Division of Professional Registration: http://pr.mo.gov/professions.asp
H-1B Specialty Occupation/LCA Obligations-DOL Site: https://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/h-1b.cfm
J-1 RELATED LINKS:
J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa Program: http://j1visa.state.gov/
J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa - Q & A's: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/study-exchange/exchange.html
J-1 Exchange Visitor's Skills List: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/study-exchange/exchange/exchange-visitor-skills-list.html
Waiver of the J-1 Visa 2-Year Foreign Residency Requirement: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/study-exchange/student/residency-waiver.html.html
J-1 Exchange Visitor Program (AILF):
J-1 Exchange Visitor Eligibility Requirements & Sponsorship Categories (AILF):
F-1 STUDENTS:
F-1 Student Visas - Q&A's: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/study-exchange/student.html
International Students (Student and Exchange Visitor Program): https://www.ice.gov/sevis
TN (TRADE NAFTA) RELATED LINKS:
NAFTA Website: http://www.naftanow.org/
Professions Covered By NAFTA:
TEMPORARY WORKERS UNDER OTHER FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS (FTA):
H-1B1 Professional Workers - Singapore and Chile:
GREEN CARDS/PERMANENT RESIDENCE:
Lawful Permanent Residence ("Green Card"): https://www.uscis.gov/greencard
How Do I Get a Visa Immigrant Number?: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-and-priority-dates
Immigration Through a Family Member: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-through-family
PERM - Permanent Labor Certification: https://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/perm.cfm
Online Wage Library and Data Center: http://www.flcdatacenter.com/
How Do I Get a Work Permit (EAD)?: https://www.uscis.gov/i-765
How Do I Get a Travel Document (AP)?: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/travel-documents
EB-1 Eligibility & Filing: https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-first-preference-eb-1
EB-2 Eligibility & Filing: https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-second-preference-eb-2
EB-3 Eligibility & Filing: https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-third-preference-eb-3
NATURALIZATION:
A New Guide to Naturalization: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/article/M-476.pdf
Naturalization FAQs: https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization
Naturalization - Waivers, Exceptions and Special Cases: https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization/exceptions-accommodations
Redesigned Naturalization Test: https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/naturalization-test
Naturalization Self-Test (USCIS study guide): https://my.uscis.gov/prep/test/civics
Military Naturalization - Fact Sheet (USCIS): https://www.uscis.gov/military
FOREIGN MEDICAL GRADUATES:
Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG): http://www.ecfmg.org/
Physicians - ECFMG Clinical Skills Assessment (Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates): http://www.ecfmg.org/2016ib/exam-requirements.html
Medical Residency Program Requirements: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/about-ama/our-people/member-groups-sections/international-medical-graduates/practicing-medicine/residency-program-requirements.page​
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education: https://www.acgme.org/
Association of American Medical Colleges: https://www.aamc.org/
Federation of State Medical Boards: http://www.fsmb.org/
Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) - Dept of Health & Human Resources: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/shortage/
Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) - Government Database/Search: https://datawarehouse.hrsa.gov/tools/analyzers/hpsafind.aspx
How To Apply for HPSA Designation: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/shortage/hpsas/apply.html
United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE): http://www.usmle.org/
REGISTERED NURSES:
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS): http://www.cgfns.org/
American Association of Foreign Educated Nurses: http://aafen.tripod.com/
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): https://www.ielts.org/
Test of English As a Foreign Language (TOEFL): http://www.ets.org/toefl/
Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC): http://www.ets.org/toeic/
NCLEX: https://www.ncsbn.org/nclex.htm/​
DIVERSITY VISA LOTTERY:
Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Instructions: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/diversity-visa/instructions.html
Green Cards Through the Visa Lottery: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/other-ways-get-green-card/green-card-through-diversity-immigration-visa-program/green-card-through-diversity-immigrant-visa-program
Diversity Visa - List of Occupations: http://www.dvlotteryhome.com/qualifying-occupations/
FOR PERMANENT RESIDENTS:
Welcome to the U.S.: A Guide for New Immigrants (permanent residents): https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/nativedocuments/M-618.pdf
How Do I Replace My Green Card?: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/replace-green-card
How Do I Renew My Green card?: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/renew-green-card​
Selective Service System - Online Registration: https://www.sss.gov/
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR/STATE OES LINKS:
Occupational Outlook Handbook (DOL): http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT): http://www.occupationalinfo.org/
O*Net Crosswalk Search: http://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/
U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION (CBP) LINKS:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Home Page: https://www.cbp.gov/
U.S. Custom and Border Protection - Admission into the U.S. - Q&A's: https://help.cbp.gov/
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Ports of Entry (POE): https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports
OTHER GENERAL LINKS:
Social Security Administration (SSA) Home page: https://www.ssa.gov/
New Rules for Getting a Social Security Card: https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10002.pdf
Find a Social Security Office: https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp​
Social Security Administration/SS cards - Immigration: https://www.ssa.gov/people/immigrants/
Need a Copy of your Tax Return? (IRS): https://www.irs.gov/static_assets/error/404errorPage.html
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - FAQs on Name Check Program: https://www.fbi.gov/about/faqs
Name Pronunciation Guide (Cal Poly Pomona): https://www.cpp.edu/~pronunciation/
Driver's License Requirements under the Real I.D. Act of 2005: https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/real-id-act-text.pdf
Guide to the DMV - State Driver's License Links: http://www.dmv.org/drivers-license.php
California Department of Motor Vehicles - Driver's License Information: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/dl/dl
Kansas' Department of Motor Vehicles - Driver's License Information: http://www.ksrevenue.org/dmvdrlic.html
Missouri's Department of Motor Vehicles - Driver's License Information: http://dor.mo.gov/
Missouri's Department of Motor Vehicles - License Exams Stations: https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP32DES/DESTable.jsp
The Citizen's Almanac (USCIS): https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Office%20of%20Citizenship/Citizenship%20Resource%20Center%20Site/Publications/M-76.pdf​
Information for Asylum Seekers: http://www.asylumlaw.org/
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/freedom-information-and-privacy-act-foia/freedom-information-act-0
Freedom of Information Act Contact Info to Request USCIS Records: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/freedom-information-and-privacy-act-foia/uscis-freedom-information-act-and-privacy-act
How to Make a FOIA or Privacy Act (PA) Request: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/freedom-information-and-privacy-act-foia/how-file-foia-privacy-act-request/how-file-foiapa-request
A Citizen's Guide on using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974 to Request Government Records: http://www.fas.org/sgp/foia/citizen.html
National Center for Health Statistics - Vital Records: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm
Citizenship Laws of the World: http://www.multiplecitizenship.com/worldsummary.html
Contact Congress: http://physics.mnstate.edu/cabanela/contacting_the_congress_shutdown.php
Selected Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports: http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/
Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Home Page: https://www.ice.gov/
I-9 Form Information: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9
HUMAN RIGHTS LINKS:
Human Rights Watch: https://www.hrw.org/
Amnesty International: https://www.amnesty.org/en/
Human Rights First: http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/
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