U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS)
The USCIS is responsible for the administration of immigration and
naturalization adjudication functions and establishing immigration
services policies and priorities. USCIS processes all immigrant and
non-immigrant benefits provided to visitors of the United States,
including:
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Family-based petitions - facilitating the process for
close relatives to immigrate, gain permanent residency, work, etc.;
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Employment-based petitions - facilitating the process for
current and prospective employees to immigrate or stay in the U.S.
temporarily;
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Asylum and Refugee processing - adjudicating asylum and
the processing of refugees;
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Naturalization – approving citizenship of eligible persons
who wish to become U.S. citizens;
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Special status programs – adjudicating eligibility for U.S.
immigration status as a form of humanitarian aid to foreign nationals;
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Document issuance and renewal – including verification of
eligibility, production and issuance of immigration documents.
The USCIS website also provides:
Department of State
State Department leads the United States in its relationships with
foreign governments, international organizations, and the people of other
countries.
The Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA)
is a division of the DOS that administers laws, formulates regulations and
implements policies relating to consular services and immigration. The CA
website provides extensive
Visa Information.
Department of Labor
The Department of Labor fosters and promotes the welfare of the job
seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States.
The DOL website also provides information on
Foreign Labor
Certification
United
States Visas
The official source of information about U.S. visa policy
and procedures. Use this site to learn about the visa application process,
understand current requirements, and get updates on recent developments.
The
American Immigration Law Foundation (AILF)
An educational, charitable organization
dedicated to increasing public understanding of immigration law and policy
and the value of immigration to American society
American
Immigration Lawyers Association
A national association of immigration
lawyers established to promote justice, advocate for fair and reasonable
immigration law and policy, advance the quality of immigration and
nationality law and practice, and enhance the professional development of
its members.
American Civil
Liberties Union - Immigrant Rights
The Immigrants' Rights Project
(IRP) of the American Civil Liberties Union works to defend the civil and
constitutional rights of immigrants through a comprehensive program of
impact litigation and public education.
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
NILC has earned a national
reputation as a leading expert on immigration, public benefits, and
employment laws affecting immigrants and refugees. It is dedicated to
protecting and promoting the rights of low income immigrants and their
family members
National Immigration Forum
The National Immigration Forum
is dedicated to embracing and upholding America’s tradition as a nation of
immigrants. The Forum advocates and builds public support for public
policies that welcome immigrants and refugees and are fair to and
supportive of newcomers to our country.
Hispanic Lawyers Association
of Illinois (HLAI)
HLAI is a not-for-profit
corporation that was established in 1995. HLAI currently represents and
serves the interests of approximately 300 attorneys, judges, and law
students in the state of Illinois.
Enlaces América
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This non-profit group is
committed to working with Latino immigrants in the U.S. to support them in
developing the knowledge and capacity required to be effective advocates
in shaping the multiple public policy decisions that impact their
communities' lives here and in their countries of origin. They have an
excellent related links section on their website.
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