Official website of the Department of Homeland Security
Resource Directory
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Only schools that are certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program are authorized to accept international students. You can use this page to make sure the school you are interested in is certified.
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The USCIS Genealogy Program is a fee-for-service program providing family historians and other researchers with timely access to historical immigration and naturalization records of deceased immigrants.
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This is the form used by indivudals who want to apply to become a citizen of the U.S. (form N-400)
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Overview of naturalization eligibility requirements, links to test preparation materials, forms, and other resources.
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A Green Card holder (permanent resident) is someone who has been granted authorization to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. As proof of that status, a person is granted a permanent resident card, commonly called a "Green Card."
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Self Check is a service of E-Verify. It is a free, Internet-based application that can be used by anyone in the U.S. over the age of 16 to confirm his or her employment eligibility. The service is available nationwide.
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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.
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Providing learners, teachers, and organizations with a one-stop resource for locating citizenship preparation materials and activities.
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The Ombudsman's Office hosts public stakeholder events to share information, receive feedback on specific topics, and to hear your comments and suggestions regarding your interactions with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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E-Verify is the Internet-based system that the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration operate that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
