Administrative Processing
Find information about Administrative Processing here.
Change of Address
Please be aware that if you move, you will need to report your change of address within 10 days of moving (exceptions include A and G visa holders) to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Please report your change of address here.
Electronic I-94
If you arrive via air or sea, you no longer need to complete a paper Customs and Border Protection Form I-94. Customs and Border Protection now gathers your arrival/departure information automatically from your electronic travel records. Because advance information is only transmitted for air and sea travelers, Customs and Border Protection will still issue a paper form I-94 at land border ports of entry.
Please be sure to download your electronic Form I-94 admission record as soon as you arrive to ensure proper admission. The record number and other admission information can be found here.
Correcting your I-94
If you were admitted incorrectly, you may be able to have your I-94 corrected by going to Customs and Border Protection “Deferred Inspection.” Here is a list of deferred inspection locations.
USCIS Local Office Appointment System (InfoPass)
InfoPass is a free service that lets you schedule an appointment with a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Immigration Officer by using the Internet at any time of day or night. If you have an immigration issue that is best handled by a trained USCIS Immigration Officer, InfoPass will let you schedule your appointment instead of requesting it in person at your local USCIS office. You may click here to make an appointment.
Obtain Your Social Security Number
Before you can obtain your Social Security Number (SSN), the Social Security Administration (SSA) will need to verify your proper status with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). There may be a lag of several days between the time you enter the United States and when the SSA is able to verify your status. To minimize complications, it is best to wait 10 business days after entry to file the application for a SSN. Once you have applied for your SSN, you should not leave the United States. Please go to: Social Security Card Application Procedures in the U.S. (Immigrant and Nonimmigrant) for more information. Please click here for the SSN application form.
Visa Bulletin
If you have an approved I-140 petition and are waiting for your priority date to become current, you can check the visa bulletin here.
Diversity Visa
The Diversity Immigration Visa Program offers the chance for people from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States to apply for a permanent resident (also called a Green Card). Applications are exceptions each year in the Fall. For information about the diversity visa, please check here.
Medical Exams
Most applicants for adjustment of status (to obtain the Green Card) are required to have a medical examination. The medical examination must be conducted by a civil surgeon who has been designated by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Click here to find a Civil Surgeon. Click here to check the Vaccination Requirements.
Travel Warnings
The Department of State publishes alerts and warnings related to international travel. To check on the current events of a particular region, click here.
Naturalization/Citizenship
To become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you must pass the naturalization test. At your naturalization interview, you will be required to answer questions about your application and background. You will also take an English and civics test unless you qualify for an exemption or waiver. You can find resources for studying for the test here.
Employment Verification
Please be advised that as an employer, Federal law requires you to ensure that your employee is authorized to work in the United States. Each prospective employee in the United States must complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Form I-9 will help you verify your employee’s identity and employment authorization. You may click here to find out more information about the I-9 and click here for Form I-9.