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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
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
Green Card Through Family
(Separate Website)
Official US government website with questions and answers regarding the family-based petitioning process. Includes additional links to information and forms.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Green Card Through a Job
(Separate Website)
Information and directions necessary to apply for lawful permanent residence or "green card" through a job or offer of employment.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Green Card Through Refugee or Asylee Status
(Separate Website)
Information on obtaining a "green card" if you were admitted to the United States as a refugee or as a qualifying family member of an asylee.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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
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
Temporary Visitors for Business
(Separate Website)
Information on how you can qualify to become a Temporary Visitors for Business.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Workers
(Separate Website)
Information on how a nonimmigrant can qualify to work temporarily in the United States.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Students and Exchange Visitors
(Separate Website)
Information on what to do if you wish to pursue full-time academic or vocational studies in the United States.
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
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Passport/Visa
(Separate Website)
Information on legal issues concerning passport and visas from the Erie County Bar Association.
By: Erie County Bar Association
U Visa Fact Sheet
(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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