
The web abounds with sites on immigration related matters. Here are some of the best. Good surfing!
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
www.uscis.gov
Very useful! This site of the USCIS provides: immigration forms, information on eligibility for immigration benefits, and new regulations. Plus: questions
and answers on current USCIS practices and policies, employer
information, immigration-related news, and the USCIS Guide to
Naturalization.
WelcometoUSA.gov
www.welcometoUSA.gov
With basic information, this is a comprehensive website of the U.S.
government to provide information to immigrants on settling in the
United States, learning about civic values, U.S. history and English,
and getting involved in the community through volunteering. The site also has a locator tool to find adult education classes in your area.
Free English Language Classes
www1.cuny.edu/about/citizenship/faqs/ESLandCivicsClasses.html
A list of free English classes in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Free Citizenship Classes
www1.cuny.edu/about/citizenship/faqs/ESLandCivicsClasses.html
A list of free citizenship classes in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Free Citizenship Quizzes
http://aenet.esuhsd.org/Citizenship_lessons/quizzes/quiz.html
Test your civics knowledge!
Dual Nationality
www.fairus.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_research18f9
Provides basic information on dual nationality.
U.S. Government
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Executive Office for Immigration Review
www.usdoj.gov/eoir
This agency includes the Board of Immigration Appeals and immigration judges. Look here for a listing of immigration courts nationwide, forms, and free legal service providers.
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Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
www.usdoj.gov/eoir/biainfo.htm
The BIA hears appeals from certain USCIS and immigration judge decisions. This site links you to recent BIA decisions. Includes forms, a BIA directory (at its "Board of Immigration Appeals Practice Manual & Questions and Answers" link), as well as frequently asked appeals questions and their answers (accessible at the page http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir/vll/qapracmanual/apptmtn4.htm).
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U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
www.dol.gov (search words: "labor certification" or "alien")
The DOL makes decisions on applications for permanent and temporary labor certifications. At their site, you will find information for job seekers and unemployed individuals, statistical data on U.S. employment, regulations on job certifications, and information on wages and health plans.
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Department of State (DOS)
www.state.gov
Be patient- this site contains a lot of information, but you have to look for it. The DOS grants nonimmigrant visas and, in some cases, immigrant visas. At the site you will find information on nonimmigrant visa eligibility (search phrase: "nonimmigrant visa") and the nonimmigrant visa application (search phrase: "nonimmigrant visa forms"). You will also find information on U.S. consulates and embassies abroad, under the "countries" tab at this DOS homepage.
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Selective Service System (SSS)
www.sss.gov
The Selective Service System website provides information on the status of a person's selective service registration. The web site also allows individuals to sign up for selective service, which is required for all men living in the U.S. ages 18 through 25, except men on student or visitor visas and men who are part of a diplomatic or trade mission. (See the "registration info" link on this SSS homepage).
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Visa Bulletin
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html
Check here to find out if your priority date under the preference system is current. The bulletin is usually posted on the 11th or 12th of the month with the cutoff numbers for the following month, at the link "Current Bulletin".
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Office of Refugee Resettlement
www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/orr
Links to services and public and private support agencies for refugees.
Immigrant Rights, Immigration Law Advocacy, Human Rights, and Refugee Rights
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
www.aila.org
AILA is the main organization of immigration lawyers. Their website provides limited information for nonmembers. For lawyers practicing immigration law, AILA is a great source of up-to-date information, and AILA's new website for members is a terrific addition to the many resources they provide.
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National Immigration Forum
www.immigrationforum.org
The National Immigration Forum is the best staffed and funded immigrant rights organization in the United States. Their site provides both broad policy analysis and up-to-date information on legislation and regulations.
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National Council of La Raza
www.nclr.org
One of the largest organizations promoting Latino empowerment and immigrant rights. Lots of relevant information on topics like civil rights, foreign policy, education, and housing, as well as NCLR's initiatives on these topics.
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The New York Immigration Coalition
www.thenyic.org
Umbrella organization of immigration and policy advocacy groups. On this website you can find publications, immigration news, policy and advocacy reports, and information on their Immigrant Concerns Training Institute.
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Si, Se Puede!
www1.cuny.edu/portal_ur/content/si_se_puede/
This website is the joint initiative of CUNY and the Consulate General of Mexico in New York. It provides information on program options and entry procedures for individuals interested in studying at CUNY.
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Immigrant Defense Project
www.nysda.org/idp/
The Immigrant Defense Project serves as a legal resource and training center for criminal defense attorneys and immigrant advocates. The Project seeks to minimize deportation and detention of immigrants facing criminal charges or subsequent deportation.
CUNY School of Professional Studies
www.sps.cuny.edu
The CUNY School of Professional Studies offers an immigration studies program
not available anywhere else. This
comprehensive immigration law studies program leads to a New York State
authorized certificate in Immigration Law Studies.






















