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There are 33 resources  
What Do I Need To Know Before I Apply? - (3)
How Do I Apply for Employment Visas? - (5)
I am a Victim of Crime, What Visas Can I Apply For? - (4)
What Visa Do I Need to Study or Participate in an Exchange Program in the US? - (3)
I Have a Visa. How Can I Stay Longer in the U.S.? - (2)
How Can I Get a Visa to Travel into the US? - (2)
Tips to Prevent Immigration Fraud - (4)
Offices You Should Know - (4)
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language? - (2)
Not Sure What a Word Means? Check Out These Legal Glossaries - (3)
More Information - (1)
  What Do I Need To Know Before I Apply?
 
   Imposter or Fraudulent Web Sites: A Warning From the U.S. State Department, Visa Services (Separate Website)
This US Department of State website cautions against fraudulent websites that claim to provide visa assistance for immigrants.
By: U.S. Department of State
  
   
   Request for a Fee Waiver (Separate Website)
If you cannot afford to pay the filing fee for your application, you can request a fee waiver.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Finding the Status of Your Case (Separate Website)
Use this online portal to find out the status of your immigration case.
By: USCIS

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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  How Do I Apply for Employment Visas?
 
   Employment Based Immigration (Separate Website)
Learn about how employment based immigration works and the different "preferences" for workers.
    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Frequently Asked Questions About H-1B (Separate Website)
If you have a four-year college degree or the equivalent in education and experience that is a customary requirement for the job you may be able to apply for H-1B status. Read this resource to learn more about these requirements and how to apply.
By: CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Temporary Workers (Separate Website)
Learn about the steps needed get a temporary employment visa that allows foreign workers to temporarily perform service or do work in the US.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Social Security and Immigration: Visa Classifications That Allow You To Work in the U.S. (Separate Website)
Learn about the different visas that permit you to enter and work in the US.
By: Social Security Administration

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Visit the US Department of Labor Website to Learn More About Working in the US (Separate Website)
If you are an employer wanting to hire a foreign worker or a foreign worker trying to work in the US, visit this website to find the answers to your questions.
By: Lawhelp NY
  
   
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  I am a Victim of Crime, What Visas Can I Apply For?
 
   "U" Nonimmigrant Visas: Victims of Criminal Activity (Separate Website)
U Nonimmigrant Status is for victims of crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and who cooperate with investigation and/or prosecution of the crime Please visit our subtopic: Human Trafficking and U-Visas.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   U-Visa for Victims of Crime Fact Sheet 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.
If you are a victim of crime (including domestic abuse), you may qualify for the U Visa. Read this to learn more.
By: My Sisters' Place

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Have You Been the Victim of Trafficking? You May Qualify for a T Visa 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.
Learn more about the T visa is and who can qualify.
By: Vera Institute

    Read this in: Arabic / العربية , Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
  
   
   List of Necessary Documents For U Visa Applicant This link opens in a new window. (Separate Website)
This checklist gives the client information on what forms, records, and information the client might need for their U Visa application.
By: ASISTA
  
   
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  What Visa Do I Need to Study or Participate in an Exchange Program in the US?
 
   Student Visas (Separate Website)
The Immigration and Nationality Act provides two visa opportunities for people interested in studying in the United States.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Exchange Visitors (Separate Website)
The Immigration and Nationality Act provides two visa opportunities for people to participate in exchange visitor programs in the United States. Learn more about these two types of visas.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) (Separate Website)
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) collects, maintains, and provides information so only legitimate foreign students or exchange visitors will enter the United States.
By: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  
   
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  I Have a Visa. How Can I Stay Longer in the U.S.?
 
   I am a NonImmigrant...How Do I Change To Another NonImmigrant Status? 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)
If you entered the U.S. as a nonimmigrant for temporary work or study and now want to change the purpose of your visit, here are the answers to some questions that you might have.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   I am a Nonimmigrant...How Do I Extend My NonImmigrant Stay in the US? 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 fact sheet contains information on how you may be able to applyi for an extension of your period of nonimmigrant stay in the U.S.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
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  How Can I Get a Visa to Travel into the US?
 
   "B" Nonimmigrant Visas: Visitor Visas for Business and Pleasure (Separate Website)
The "visitor" visa is a nonimmigrant visa for people that want to enter the US temporarily for business, pleasure, or medical treatment. Learn more about the different types.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   "C" Nonimmigrant Visas: Transit Visas (Separate Website)
This type of visa is for individuals whose travels takes them through the US, without planning to actually enter the US.
  
   
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  Tips to Prevent Immigration Fraud
 
   If you have a case in immigration court; Read this before you take legal advice 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)
Read these tips to prevent you from being a victim of immigration fraud.
By: Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)
  
   
   Is Your Lawyer Licensed to Practice? 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.
You should check to make sure your lawyer is licensed to practice before you hire them to represent you. Find out what you can do!
By: Lawhelp NY
  
   
   Complaints About Attorneys (Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   USCIS Information to Avoid Immigration Scams (Separate Website)
This section of the USCIS website provides information on how to avoid scams, common scams, form filing tips, how to report immigration scams, and much more.
  
   
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  Offices You Should Know
 
   US Department of Labor (Separate Website)
When employers want to petition on behalf of a foreign worker to immigrate to the US to fill a job, they often complete a Foreign Labor Certifications. This is the office that handles this.
By: Lawhelp NY
  
   
   USCIS Application Service Centers
Learn more about what the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) service centers and how to contact them.
By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
  
   
   USCIS Field Office Locator: Find Out Where Your Local Immigration Office Is? (Separate Website)
Simply put in your zipcode or search by state to find a local immigration office near you.
By: U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Schedule your Free appointment with USCIS using InfoPass (Separate Website)
INFOPASS is a free internet-based scheduling system available online that allows you to make appointments at your local USCIS office to see an immigration officer. -Available in 10 other languages-
By: USCIS

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  I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
 
   Filing a Complaint Regarding an Immigration Court Interpreter (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Department of Justice: Executive Office of Immigration Review

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Video: How to Work with Interpreters (Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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  Not Sure What a Word Means? Check Out These Legal Glossaries
 
   Immigration Law Glossary (Separate Website)
This is a glossary of commonly used words and phrases when talking about immigration law. Definitions for each word and phrases are provided.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   English-Spanish Glossary of Legal Terms & Phrases 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)

By: United States Department of Justice

    Read this in: French / Français , Spanish / Español
  
   
   English/Arabic Legal Glossary 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)

By: Legal Glossary of Sacramento

    Read this in: Arabic / العربية
  
   
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  More Information
 
   Immigration Forms (Separate Website)
Visit this website to download and learn more about the application process and charges for different types of immigration forms.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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