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Official Visa & Immigration Resources

VisaGrade provides informational guides about visas and immigration. For official information and official applications, use the government resources below. All official visa and immigration information comes from US government agencies.

Primary Government Resources

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

USCIS is the official US government agency responsible for immigration and naturalization services.

USCIS Official Website Family Sponsorship (I-130) Employment-Based Green Card (I-140) Adjustment of Status (I-485) Work Authorization (I-765)

US State Department - Bureau of Consular Affairs

The State Department handles visa issuance and consular processing worldwide.

Visa Information & Services US Visa Types Immigration Visas (Green Card) Check Visa Status (CEAC)

Work Visa Resources

Student Visa Resources

F1 Student Visa

Study in the States (Official F1 Resource) SEVIS Official Website State Department F1 Visa Information

J1 Exchange Visitor

State Department J Visa Information J1 Visa Official Site

Green Card & Immigration Resources

Employment-Based Green Cards

Immigrant Worker Petition (I-140) Application to Register Permanent Residence (I-485) Labor Certification (PERM)

Family-Based Green Cards

Petition for Alien Relative (I-130) Immigrant Visa Application Process

Visa Lottery

Diversity Visa Lottery Information Official Diversity Visa Lottery Site

Temporary Visitor Visa Resources

Visitor/Tourist Visa (B1/B2)

State Department B1/B2 Information Apply for B1/B2 Visa Online (DS160)

ESTA - Visa Waiver Program

Official ESTA Application Site Visa Waiver Program Information

National Visa Center & Consular Processing

Case Status & Processing

National Visa Center (NVC) Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC)

Processing Times

USCIS Processing Times

USCIS Official Processing Times

Immigration Court & Removal

Immigration Court

Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Court Proceedings

Additional Resources

Government Resources

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Important Disclaimer

VisaGrade provides informational resources about visa and immigration topics. All official visa information and applications must come from US government sources listed above. For legal advice about your immigration situation, consult a qualified immigration attorney. Processing times and requirements change frequently - always check official government websites for current information.