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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Managing Agency U.S. Department of Homeland Security http://www.dhs.gov/

Program Description

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is a Federal agency within the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that administers the nation's immigration laws relating to immigration benefits and services. USCIS regulates permanent and temporary immigration to the United States. This includes legal permanent residence status, non-immigrant status (e.g., tourists or students), and naturalization.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you may be a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident, or an immigrant or an intending immigrant.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

To file an application online, please visit:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/...

Program Contact Information

For information about USCIS visit their website and select the state in which you live:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
For more information, you may also call the USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at: 1-800-375-5283
Or TTY at: 1-800-767-1833
USCIS is a component of the Department of Homeland Security, for more information visit: http://www.dhs.gov/