USCIS Links (General):
USCIS Online Change of Address
USCIS Service and Office Locator
Q & A’s on Extending your Nonimmigrant Stay in the U.S.
Who May Apply to Change to a New Nonimmigrant Status?
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) - Info and Countries Currently Designated for TPS
State Department Links (General) - Consular Processing:
Visa Bulletin
Visa Reciprocity & Country Documents
State Department’s Guide for Obtaining a Visa
Permanent Immigrants to the U.S.
Links to U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
State Department’s Travel Page
Non-Immigrant Visas Requirements for Canadian and Mexican Foreign Nationals
State Department’s Photo Composition Checklist
Passport Application Info (State Dept)
Passport Application and Forms
H-1B Related Links:
Online Visa Appointment Reservation System (Canada)
Visa Information Services (Mexico)
Online Wage Library and Data Center
California Board of Pharmacy - Licensure
Kansas Board of Pharmacy - Licensure
Kansas - Professional Registration Verification
Missouri Division of Professional Registration
H-1B Specialty Occupation /LCA obligations- DOL site
J-1 Related Links:
J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa Program
J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa - Q & A’s
J-1 Exchange Visitor’s Skills List
Catalog of State-Designated Exchange Visitor Program Sponsors
Waiver of the J-1 Visa 2-Year Foreign Residency Requirement
How Do I get a Waiver of the 2 Year Foreign Residence Requirement?
J-1 Exchange Visitor Program (AILF)
J-1 Exchange Visitor Eligibility Requirements & Sponsorship Categories (AILF)
F-1 Students:
International Students (Student and Exchange Visitor Program)
TN (Trade Nafta) Related Links:
Temporary Workers under other Free Trade Agreements (FTA):
H-1B1 Professional Workers - Singapore and Chile
E-3 Specialty Occupation Non-Immigrant Visa (Australia) - State Dept.
E-3 Specialty Occupation Non-Immigrant Visa (Australia) - Eligibility Requirements - USCIS
Green Cards/Permanent Residence:
Lawful Permanent Residence (“Green Card”)
How Do I Become a Lawful Permanent Resident while Inside the U.S.?
How Do I Get a Visa Immigrant Number?
Immigration Through a Family Member
PERM - Permanent Labor Certification
Online Wage Library and Data Center
How Do I Get a Work Permit (EAD)?
How Do I Get a Travel Document (AP)?
Naturalization:
A New Guide to Naturalization (Jan. 2007)
Naturalization - Waivers, Exceptions and Special Cases
Redesigned Naturalization Test
Civics (Government & History) Items for Redesigned Naturalization Test
Naturalization Self-Test (USCIS study guide)
Military Naturalization - Fact Sheet (USCIS)
Foreign Medical Graduates:
Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
Physicians - ECFMG Clinical Skills Assessment (Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)
Physicians - ECFMG - J-1 Visa Sponsorship Fact Sheet
Medical Residency Program Requirements
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Association of American Medical Colleges
Electronic Residency Application Services (for Foreign Medical Graduates)
Fellowship & Residency Electronic Interactive Database (for Foreign Medical Graduates)
Residency Application Links (for Foreign Medical Graduates)
Federation of State Medical Boards
Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) - Dept of Health & Human Resources
Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) - Government Database/Search
How To Apply for HPSA Designation
United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
Registered Nurses:
How Do I apply for Healthcare Worker Certification?
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS)
CGFNS Automated Voice Response System
American Association of Foreign Educated Nurses
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Test of English As a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)
Diversity Visa Lottery:
Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Instructions
Green Cards Through the Visa Lottery
Diversity Visa - List of Occupations
For Permanent Residents:
Welcome to the U.S.: A Guide for New Immigrants (permanent residents):
How Do I Replace My Green Card?
Renewing Permanent Residence Cards without an Expiration Date - Q&As
Selective Service System - Online Registration
U.S. Department of Labor/State OES Links:
Occupational Outlook Handbook (DOL)
Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Links:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Home Page
U.S. Custom and Border Protection - Admission into the U.S. - Q&A’s
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Ports of Entry (POE)
Other General Links:
Social Security Administration (SSA) Home page
New Rules for Getting a Social Security Card
Social Security Administration/SS cards - Immigration
Need a Copy of your Tax Return? (IRS)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - FAQs on Name Check Program
Name Pronunciation Guide (Cal Poly Pomona)
Driver’s License Requirements under the Real I.D. Act of 2005
Guide to the DMV - State Driver’s License Links
California Department of Motor Vehicles - Driver’s License Information
Kansas’ Department of Motor Vehicles - Driver’s License Information
Kansas’ Department of Motor Vehicles - License Exams Stations
Missouri’s Department of Motor Vehicles - Driver’s License Information
Missouri’s Department of Motor Vehicles - License Exams Stations
Information for Asylum Seekers
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Freedom of Information Act Contact Info to Request USCIS Records
How to Make a FOIA or Privacy Act (PA) Request
National Center for Health Statistics - Vital Records
Selected Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Home Page
Human Rights Links:
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Social Security Administration (SSA) Home page
New Rules for Getting a Social Security Card
E-3 Specialty Occupation Non-Immigrant Visa (Australia) - State Dept.
E-3 Specialty Occupation Non-Immigrant Visa (Australia) - Eligibility Requirements - USCIS
Need a Copy of your Tax Return? (IRS)
Passport Application Info (State Dept)
Passport Application and Forms
Name Pronunciation Guide (Cal Poly Pomona)
Driver’s License Requirements under the Real I.D. Act of 2005
Guide to the DMV - State Driver’s License Links
California Department of Motor Vehicles - Driver’s License Information
Kansas’ Department of Motor Vehicles - Driver’s License Information
Kansas’ Department of Motor Vehicles - License Exams Stations
Missouri’s Department of Motor Vehicles - Driver’s License Information
Missouri’s Department of Motor Vehicles - License Exams Stations
Kansas Board of Pharmacy - Licensure
Kansas - Professional Registration Verification
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) - Info and Countries Currently Designated for TPS
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - FAQs on Name Check Program