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   Basic Facts on Immigration This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Glossary and summary of different means of immigrating to the U.S.
By: National Council of La Raza
  
   
   Beware of Dishonest Immigration Consultants This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information about the practices of scam artists preying upon immigrants seeking assistance in obtaining legal residence, work authorization, or citizenship has risen dramatically in recent years. Many unscrupulous consultants claim that they are attorneys or that they have close connections to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Others use titles such as notary public or notario to deceive people into believing that they are lawyers.
By: National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
  
   
   Case Status Service Online (Separate Website)
If you have your application receipt number, you can check the status of your case online.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Frequently Asked Questions About U.S. Immigration Procedures (Separate Website)
An alphabetized list of immigration topics. Click on a subject for more information.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Immigrants and Public Benefits This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
A chart summmarizing immigrants' eligibility for public benefits.
By: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
  
   
   Immigration Forms (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This handbook gives a good overview of U.S. laws that affect immigrants, especially as they apply to young people.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
  
   
 
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