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  Online Resources, Self Help 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
  
   
   Family 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 Government Agencies
 
   Battered Spouse, Children & Parents (Separate Website)
Information about immigrant visa petitions under the Violence against Women Act (VAWA). VAWA allows certain spouses, children and parents of U.S. citizens and permanent residents (green card holders) to file a petition for themselves without the abusers? knowledge.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Immigration Options for Victims of Crimes 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)
Brochure providing information for Law Enforcement, Healthcare Providers, and Others on options for victims of crime.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Information on the Legal Rights Available to Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence in the United States and Facts about Immigrating on a Marriage-Based Visa (Separate Website)
This fact sheet will explain domestic violence and inform immigrants of their legal rights in the United States.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Questions & Answers: Victims of Criminal Activity, U Nonimmigrant Status (Separate Website)
The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse (including those covered under the Battered Immigrant Women?s Protection Act) and are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. This provides Questions and Answers pertaining to U nonimmigrant visas.
By: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  
   
   Questions and Answers: Qualifying Family Members of U Visa Beneficiaries May Obtain Lawful Permanent Residence (Separate Website)
The U nonimmigrant status (or ?U? visa) is set aside for victims of crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse because of the crime and who are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation of the criminal activity.

The rule also establishes a two-stage application process for qualifying family members who have never held U nonimmigrant status to obtain lawful permanent residence
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
   
   Victims of Human Trafficking & Other Crimes (Separate Website)
Information on immigration relief available to victims of human trafficking and other crimes.
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 Private Organizations
 
   U Visa 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. (Separate Website)
Information on the U visa, which is designed for noncitizen crime victims who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse flowing from criminal activity and who have mustered the courage to cooperate with government officials investigating or prosecuting such criminal activity.
By: Legal Momentum
  
   
   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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