Government Sources

🏛 Immigration & Visas

• USCIS.gov — Official site for forms, case tracking, processing times, and immigration tools.

• Case Status Online — Check the status of your USCIS application.

• All USCIS Forms — Full catalog of immigration forms.

• USCIS Processing Times — Current estimated case timelines.

• USCIS Public Charge Resources — Official explanations of the “public charge” rule.

• U.S. Visas – travel.state.gov — Information for visitors, students, workers, and immigrants.

• Visa Bulletin — Monthly immigrant visa availability.

• CEAC Visa Status Check — Check your visa case status.

• DS-160 Form — Nonimmigrant visa application form.

• CBP I-94 — Retrieve I-94 travel records and entry/exit history.

🧾 Social Security & Taxes

• SSA.gov – SSN for Noncitizens — How to apply for a Social Security Number as an immigrant.

• SSA FAQ – Immigrants & SSN — Common questions about SSNs for noncitizens.

• IRS.gov — Official U.S. tax authority, ITIN applications, and tax filing info.

🎓 Education & Students

• U.S. Department of Education (ed.gov) — Federal education programs and policy.

• Federal Student Aid (studentaid.gov) — Grants, loans, and scholarships.

• Study in the States (DHS) — Guidance for F/M/J visa students, OPT/CPT info.

• SEVIS (ICE.gov) — Information on the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.

💼 Work & Employment Rights

• U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov) — Worker rights, wages, and workplace protections.

• E-Verify (DHS) — Employment eligibility verification system.

• myE-Verify — Worker and job seeker tools.

• DOJ Immigrant & Employee Rights (IER) — Protects against workplace discrimination.

• EEOC – Know Your Rights — Federal workplace discrimination protections.

🏥 Health & Insurance

• HealthCare.gov — Health insurance marketplace, eligibility by immigration status.

• CuidadoDeSalud.gov — Spanish version of HealthCare.gov.

• Medicaid.gov — Federal Medicaid information and state program links.

🚗 Driving, IDs & REAL ID

• USA.gov – State Motor Vehicle Services — Directory of DMV resources for each state.

• DHS – REAL ID — Federal REAL ID requirements.

• TSA – Acceptable Identification — ID requirements for airport security.

🏠 Housing

• HUD.gov — Tenant rights, housing programs, anti-discrimination resources.

• HUD – Report Housing Discrimination — File a housing discrimination complaint.

• HUD – State Information — HUD contacts and resources by state.

⚖️ Legal Help

• DOJ EOIR – Recognized Organizations & Accredited Representatives — Accredited nonprofits and legal reps list.

• EOIR – Pro Bono Legal Services — Directory of free or low-cost legal aid providers.

• USCIS – Find Legal Services — Guidance on authorized legal help.

💳 Banking & Finances

• ConsumerFinance.gov — CFPB resources for banking, credit, and financial literacy.

• FDIC.gov — Deposit insurance and safe banking info.

🆘 Safety, Emergencies & Integration

• Ready.gov — Emergency preparedness in multiple languages.

• DisasterAssistance.gov — Federal disaster relief and recovery aid.

• Office of Refugee Resettlement (HHS.gov) — Refugee support programs and benefits.

• USA.gov – Immigration & Citizenship — Central portal for immigration and citizenship resources.