Immigration and Naturalization: Welcome to the USA : A Guide for New Immigrants
Becoming a US Citizen
Practical information to help immigrants settle into everyday life in the United States, also includes links to Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants in multiple languages.
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Tools and Resources
Citizenship, Green Cards, employee verification, biometrics, how to report fraud and avoid immigration scams, and humanitarian programs
Official Guide to Government Information (in English and Spanish)
Helpful Federal resource links A-Z navigating new immigrants to the adoption of a new American life. Links available in multilanguage.
Naturalization Test
- Study Materials for the Civics Testquestions and answers, flash cards, interactive exercises, audio, video, study booklets
Citizenship Resources
Quick start information on: U.S. Citizenship , Green Cards, Visas, USCIS Forms
- Citizenship Resource Centerpreparation for citizenship for applicants, teachers and organizations
- Green Cards and Permanent Residence in the U.S.Learn how to get a Green Card to become a permanent resident
- How Do I.... Guides (USCIS)Answers to questions regarding immigration benefits, tasks, requirements - by category, e.g. nonimmigrants, employers, US citizens, refugees, etc
- immiImmi helps immigrants in the U.S. understand their legal options. Online screening tool, legal information, and referrals to nonprofit legal services organizations are always free to use. Immi was created by the Immigration Advocates Network and Pro Bono Net, two nonprofit organizations dedicated to increasing access to justice for low-income immigrants.
- Immigration OptionsExplore the many immigration options available for US Citizens, Green Card Holders, Employers and Foreign Nationals including adoption, green cards, permanent and temporary employment, citizenship through parents, visas, asylum, etc.
- North Eastern Expansion Development (NEED)Provides legal advice, application assistance, and representation to individuals and families in need of immigration services
- US Visasfaq, requirements, types of visas, etc
Immigration Appeals and Review
US Dept. of Justice website on immigration appeals and review. Submit a complaint, find legal representation, immigration court, forms, and more.
Visas and Green Cards for Victims of Crime or Abuse
- Battered Spouse, Children or Parentscertain spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens and certain spouses and children of permanent residents (Green Card holders) can file a petition for themselves, without the abuser's knowledge
- Juveniles, Special ImmigrantFor those who need the protection of a juvenile court because of abuse, abandonment or neglect by a parent,
- T Visastemporary immigration benefit for victims of human trafficking and other crimes
- U Visaavailable for victims of certain crimes
Social Security
How to apply for social security number and social security card, change a name on the card, card replacement, S.S. benefits and application forms.
- Social Secuity Online in Multiple languagesPublic information materials translated into several languages from Arabic to Chinese, French, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese and others. Free interpreter services on request available, call 1-800772-1213, Mon-Fri, 7AM-7PM.