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Navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration law can be a challenging process, but having the right resources is key. Understanding where to find accurate information about immigration forms, filing fees, and agency procedures is the first step toward a successful journey. Here’s a guide to the essential resources for anyone dealing with U.S. immigration matters.

Immigration law is heavily reliant on a wide array of forms. The organization responsible for most of these is the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

• United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS): The official USCIS website, https://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis, is your primary source for all immigration forms. The most crucial part of this is ensuring you are using the correct version of a form and paying the current filing fee. USCIS regularly updates forms and fees, and submitting an outdated form or incorrect payment can lead to your application being rejected. Always check the USCIS website for the latest editions and fee schedules before you file. Clients are responsible for these filing fees, which are subject to change.

Beyond USCIS, several other government agencies play a vital role in the immigration process. It's important to understand the function of each:

• United States Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE): https://www.ice.gov/ is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security, responsible for enforcing federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration.

• United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP): https://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/home.xml is the nation's unified border agency, responsible for securing America's borders and facilitating legitimate trade and travel.

• Immigration Court – U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR): https://www.justice.gov/eoir/ houses the immigration court system. This is where individuals in removal proceedings have their cases heard.

If you are applying for a visa from outside the United States, you will be interacting with the U.S. Department of State.

• U.S. Department of State: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html is the go-to resource for all information related to U.S. visa applications and requirements. This is where you'll find details on different visa types, application procedures, and interview requirements.
• U.S. Department of State Embassies and Consulates: A list of U.S. embassies and consulates around the world can be found at https://www.usembassy.gov. This resource is essential for anyone applying for a visa or other consular services abroad, as it provides contact information and specific instructions for each location.

Online address change: https://egov.uscis.gov/coa/displayCOAForm.do
Case status: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do
Case processing times: https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
Forms: https://www.uscis.gov/forms 

When entering the U.S., CBP is the agency responsible for admitting people into the country.
Ports of entry: https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports
This link lists the addresses of all of the CBP offices.
Travel history: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home
This link provides travel history into and out of the U.S. It also contains proof of your current immigration status. 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html
The visa bulletin provides the public with visa availability for applicants waiting to file for employment-based or family-sponsored preference adjustment of status.

Each case has a priority date, which is the date the application was filed.

Guide to reading the visa bulletin:
Determine your priority date.
Select "family" or "employment."
Select your country of birth across the top. (You can use your spouse's country of birth if it is faster). Then, select your employment-based class or family-based class from the far-left column.
People with priority dates on or earlier than the listed priority date are ready to file the application for adjustment of status (or immigrant visa application if living outside of the U.S.). 

Dates for Filing vs. Final Action Dates:

Follow this link to determine which chart to use:
https://www.uscis.gov/visabulletininfo

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html
This link provides the approximate waiting times for visa appointments at U.S. Embassies around the world.

By familiarizing yourself with these official resources, you can ensure you have the most up-to-date and reliable information throughout your immigration process.