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Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms - (6)
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  Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms
 
   File My Application Online (E-Filing) (Separate Website)
The forms below are currently available for e-filing, with some restrictions.
  • I-90 - Application to Replace Permanent Residence Card
  • I-131 - Application for Travel Document
  • I-140 - Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
  • I-539 - Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
  • I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization
  • I-821 - Application for Temporary Protected Status
  
   
   Immigration Forms and Fees (Separate Website)
Downloadable Immigration Forms
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Citizenship and Naturalization Based Forms (Separate Website)
USCIS forms are always FREE to download on this site, or order by mail or phone at 1-800-870-3676.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Green Card Based Forms (Separate Website)
USCIS forms are always FREE to download on this site, or order by mail or phone at 1-800-870-3676.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Forms Updates (Separate Website)
This page lists updates to forms as they are published, along with a brief explanation of the nature of the update.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Check Filing Fees (Separate Website)
Information on fees required to file a variety of forms.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
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  Information from Other Legal Aid Providers
 
   CitizenshipWorks (Separate Website)
This website will help you to answer important questions about your eligibility for citizenship through naturalization. It will also help you to understand the naturalization process and prepare for the naturalization tests.
By: Immigration Advocates Network
  
   
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  Information from Government Agencies
 
   Citizenship (Separate Website)
Official US government website with questions and answers about the citizenship process. Includes links to forms and local low-cost immigration legal services providers.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Citizenship Through Naturalization (Separate Website)
Information on obtaining U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Citizenship Through Parents (Separate Website)
Information on how and when citizenship is obtained through your parents.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   A Guide to Naturalization 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)
Booklet containing information about the Naturalization process.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   The Naturalization Test (Separate Website)
Information on the test used to demonstrate that an applicant for citizenship is able to read, write, and speak basic English and has a basic knowledge of U.S. history and government.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Bringing Children, Sons and Daughters to Live in the United States as Permanent Residents (Separate Website)
Information about helping your child become a permanent resident of the United States
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   How Do I Immigrate an Adopted or Prospective Adopted Child or Help My Adopted Child Become a Citizen or Permanent Resident? 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 consumer guide explains three different ways to immigrate an adoptive child from overseas to become a lawful permanent resident or to become a U.S. citizen.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Citizenship for Military Personnel & Family Members (Separate Website)
If you are a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and are interested in becoming a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for citizenship under special provisions provided for in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Fact Sheets (Separate Website)
Listing of Fact Sheets available from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
By: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  
   
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  Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
 
   How Do I Become a United States Citizen? (Separate Website)
Information on the requirements and procedure for becoming a citizen of the United States.
By: Erie County Bar Association
  
   
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  Information from Private Organizations
 
   Information for Pro Se Litigants (Separate Website)
These self-help materials are designed for detainees to use in representing themselves when applying for some common forms of legal relief from removal. Please note they are written for detainees in Arizona and were last updated in 2007.

Note: These publications are meant to provide useful basic information about immigration law and detention in removal in Arizona and were created in the course of the Florence Project?s work. Under no circumstances do they constitute legal advice.
By: Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project
  
   
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