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Adjustment of Status How Do I Remove the Conditions on Permanent Residence Based on Marriage? Admissions/Entry What happens if I lose my Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record? How can I be admitted to the United States? What happens at the border of the United States? How can I get a new arrival document? Adoption How Do I Apply to Bring a Foreign-Born Orphan to the United States? Information Sheet on the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 Affidavit of Support What is an Affidavit of Support? How do I file for an affidavit of support? What is a sponsor? Affidavit of Support (State Department FAQs) Affidavit of Support (State Department Checklist) Arrival Records What is an arrival document? What is a visa? What is the difference between a visa and an arrival document? How do I get a new arrival-departure record? Asylum How can I get asylum in the U.S.? How do I get my children or spouse derivative asylum status? How do I get resettled in the United States as a refugee? How do I apply for Temporary Protected Status?
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Back to top Bonds How do I post a bond for someone in detention? Border/Border Safety How do I get legally admitted to the United States? How do I report a missing person suspected of falling victim to dangers along the border?
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Back to top Card Replacement How Do I Renew My Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)? How Do I Replace My Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)? How do I become a lawful permanent resident while in the U.S.? Case Status How do I check the status of my Case? Conditional Status Can I get the condition removed from my status? How do I get the condition removed from my status?
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Back to top Detention How can I post a bond for someone in detention? Documents How do I get a new arrival-departure record? What is the difference between a visa and an arrival-departure record? How do I get a duplicate approval notice? What is a visa? How do I renew my green card? How do I replace my green card? How can I get a new arrival document? How can I get a travel document? Documents for Travel How Do I Get a Travel Document? Domestic Violence How Do I Apply for Immigration Benefits as a Battered Spouse or Child?
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Back to top Employment Authorization/Work Permits Do I have to pay the filing fee every time I renew my work permit? How can I get a work permit? How do I change travel plans and notify INS? Employment Discrimination I know that the Immigration and Naturalization Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of citizenship status against "protected individuals." Where are the protected individuals? Employment Eligibility Verification Do citizens and nationals of the U.S. need to prove, to their employers, they are eligible to work? Do I need to complete a Form I-9 for everyone who applies for a job with my company? I understand that I must complete a Form I-9 for anyone I hire to perform labor or services in return for wages or other remuneration. What is "remuneration"? Can I fire an employee who fails to produce the required document(s) within three (3) business days? What happens if I properly complete a Form I-9 and the INS discovers that my employee is not actually authorized to work? What is my responsibility concerning the authenticity of document(s) presented to me? May I accept a photocopy of a document presented by an employee? Equal Employment Opportunity How can I file an equal employment opportunity complaint? Extension of Stay in the United States I came in as a visitor and my permit on the I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record) is expiring. How do I extend my stay? What happens if I lose my form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record
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Back to top Family How do I bring my family to the United States? Family History History, Genealogy and Education Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) How do I file a Freedom of Information Act request? See also: Family History, Genealogy
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Back to top Green Card How do I get a green card through employment? What are the eligibility requirements for getting a Permanent Resident Card? How soon can I renew my expiring Green Card? New Procedures Effective June 20 for Most Green Card Renewals How Do I Renew My Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)? How Do I Replace My Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)?
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Back to top HRIFA (Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act) INS Issues Final Regulations for HRIFA
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Back to top Identification What kind of identification should I bring to INS? Immigration Options/Procedures How Do I Bring My Parents to Live in the United States? How Do I Bring My Brother/Sister to Live in the United States? How Do I Bring My Children to Live in the United States? How Do I Bring My Fiancé(e) to the United States? How Do I Bring My Spouse to Live in the United States? How Do I Remove the Conditions on Permanent Residence Based on Marriage? How can I get residence in the U.S. through employment? How can I get residence in the U.S. while I am here? How can I get a visa number? How Do I Get an Immigrant Visa Number? Can a battered spouse or child live in the U.S.? How Do I Apply for Immigration Benefits as a Battered Spouse or Child? How can I stay in the U.S. as a battered spouse or child? Inspections How can I be admitted to the United States? How can I qualify for a Visa Waiver? How do I apply for INSPASS? How do I get a Portpass? What happens at the border of the U.S.? Can I qualify for the Visa Waiver Pilot Program? Investigations FAQ's about Investigations
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Back to top Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA) How can I apply for benefits under NACARA? You may also wish to read this press release. (English) (Spanish) INS Issues Final Regulations for NACARA Section 202 Nonimmigrants How can I study in the U.S.? Can I change my status to another nonimmigrant status? Can I go to school in the U.S.? How do I get an extension of stay? How can I stay in the U.S. longer? Notice of Approval How do I get a duplicate notice of approval?
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Back to top Orphans How Do I Apply to Bring a Foreign-Born Orphan to the United States?
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Back to top Permanent Residency How can I get residence in the U.S. through employment? What are the eligibility requirements for getting a Permanent Resident Card? How soon can I renew my expiring Green Card? How Do I Apply for Immigration Benefits as a Battered Spouse or Child? How Do I Bring My Parents to Live in the United States? How Do I Bring My Brother/Sister to Live in the United States? How Do I Bring My Children to Live in the United States? How Do I Bring My Fiancé(e) to the United States? How Do I Bring My Spouse to Live in the United States? How Do I Remove the Conditions on Permanent Residence Based on Marriage? How can I get residence in the U.S. while I am here? How Do I Get an Immigrant Visa Number? How can I stay in the U.S. as a battered spouse or child? Public Charge How will receiving public benefits affect me under the immigration laws? (English) (Spanish)
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Back to top Refugees How can I have my spouse/children join me in the U.S. if I am a refugee?
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Back to top Sponsor How Do I File an Affidavit of Support for a Relative? How Do I Apply for Immigration Benefits as a Battered Spouse or Child? Students I came in with a student visa and have been studying here in the U.S. How can I apply for work authorization? How do I get a replacement Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status?
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Back to top Temporary Benefits How can I stay longer? Temporary Protective Status (TPS) How can I get Temporary Protective Status? Travel How Do I get a Passport? I lost my Naturalization Certificate and I need to travel outside the U.S., how can I obtain proof of my citizenship so that I can apply for a U.S. passport with the Department of State? What is the location of Foreign Consular Offices for my home country? As a refugee, can I travel outside the United States? Travel Documents How can I get a travel document?
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Back to top Visas What is a visa? What is the difference between a visa and an arrival document? H1B U.S. Department Visa Services Fiscal Year 2000 H01B Cap Can I change my status to another nonimmigrant status? Can I qualify for the Visa Waiver Pilot Program? How can I get a visa number? How do I get an immigrant visa number? How do I apply for INSPASS? How do I get a Portpass? Visa Lottery What is the visa lottery? How Do I Participate in the Diversity Visa Lottery Program? Visa Waivers How can I qualify for a visa waiver? You may also wish to see this material.
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Waivers Can I get a waiver of the 2-year home residence requirement?