Online tools from USCIS that make life much easier for immigrants in the USA

Being an immigrant in the United States is not an easy task. But many departments are trying in every possible way to simplify life for foreigners arriving in the United States, including themselves.

Citizenship and Immigration Service

(USCIS) provides a variety of resources , which will help not only newcomers, but also those who have been in the States for a long time.

To take advantage of everyone

available USCIS services on the department's website, you need to create your account.

It's very simple: follow the link

Login or Create a USCIS Online Account

(create an online USCIS account), enter all the necessary data - and you have

Your personal account will appear.

After this you will have access to many services. The first step, of course, is to submit your immigration applications (forms) online. This section is called File Online . A number of forms are available for this, a full list of which can be found here. Here . Applications for naturalization are popular, as are applications for replacement of a permanent resident card (green card).

An equally important tool for all immigrants

Notice of change of address Change of Address. This is necessary not only for those who are awaiting review of an application, but also in order to receive important unexpected notifications from USCIS in a timely manner. Therefore, it is better that the department has your current address, as they say, just in case.

Important! Changing your address with the United States Postal Service (USPS) will not change your address with USCIS. Please update your information with both USCIS and USPS.

If there are problems or your application is being processed for too long and you suspect that something went wrong, send a request using the tool e-Request to find out what the reason is. The agency advises using this tool if:

• processing your application takes longer than usual;
• you have not received any documentary confirmation by mail;
• you received the documents, but with errors

Don't forget h then obtaining any immigrant visa is accompanied by an immigration medical examination, which cannot be taken at any hospital. It is carried out only in establishments approved by the US State Department. Their list is given Here