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On March 1, 2003, INS enforcement and service functions and responsibilities transitioned into the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). INS customers are advised that all familiar immigration customer services have been retained through this transition. Service and benefit features of the main INS Website are available on the BCIS (Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services) […]

BCIS TAKES FIRST STEP TOWARD DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CITIZENSHIP TEST Note: INS enforcement and service functions and responsibilities transitioned into the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) are now called the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). WASHINGTON, D.C. – The […]

Overview For many applicants seeking entry to the United States, the government will require proof that the alien will have adequate financial resources to support themselves while in America. This is the case for certain non-immigrant visas, particularly those where the applicant is not permitted to work while in the U.S. Form I-134 Affidavit of […]

Note: The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) is now called the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). FAQ Can I apply to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) for this visa? No. A United States employer who has a professional position signs the documents which are usually prepared by an attorney […]

A J-1 visa is available to people entering the United States to participate in an exchange visitor program. The J visa is primarily an exchange visitor’s visa. It is a non-immigrant visa, which means that an individual may only remain in the United States for a specific period of time, for the purpose of obtaining […]

How Do I Apply for Resettlement in the United States as a Refugee? Note: The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) is now called the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). What is the United States Refugee Program and Who Benefits? Every year millions of people around the world are displaced by war, famine, […]