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FAQs
What is the website for immigration? ›
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) USAGov.
How do I check my USCIS case status? ›Online: Use the case status online tool to check for updates about your immigration case. You will need your 13-character receipt number from your application or petition. By phone: If you are calling from the U.S., contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 or TTY 1-800-767-1833.
Can I do my own citizenship application online? ›Apply for U.S. citizenship by submitting Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. This form is available to file online. There are exceptions and modifications to the naturalization requirements that are available to those who qualify.
Can I check my immigration records online? ›Use our online FOIA system to request your own immigration record, another person's immigration record, or non-A-File information such as policies, data, or communications.
What are the 5 requirements to become a US citizen? ›Contents
- 1) Lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
- 2) You must be 18 years old.
- 3) You must have resided for three months in the state where you will apply for U.S. citizenship.
- 4) Continuous residency and physical presence in the U.S.
- 5) You must be a person of good moral character.
Apr 9, 2024
Starting April 1, 2024, the application fee is $710 for those filing online and $760 for those filing on paper by mail. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers a fee waiver program and a reduced fee option to applicants who meet certain requirements.
How can I check the immigration status of someone? ›Visit the USCIS website: https://egov.uscis.gov/ Locate the “Case Status Online” tool.
How long does it take for USCIS to approve? ›Approximately 10 to 14 Months After Filing
Most Form I-130 petitions for immediate relatives are approved within a 10 to 14 month time frame, but they can take longer in some cases.
With "Lawfully," an immigration case tracker for USCIS status, you can now easily find your case status online. With the immigration case processing times & trends of the USCIS tracker, you can find case processing times and completion trends for different case type.
How much does it cost to become a U.S. citizen with a green card? ›Common Forms and Fees for U.S. Citizenship
| Government Form | Who Must File It | Filing Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Form N-336 (Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings) | Green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship | $830 |
| Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) | Green card holder seeking U.S. citizenship | $760 |
What is the fastest way to get my U.S. citizenship? ›
The fastest way to gain U.S. citizenship is by marrying a U.S. Citizen and having your spouse file for your I-130 and I-485 for your permanent residency or by joining the military. Eligible service members can file Form N-400 after one day of service.
What is the wait time for citizenship? ›The current average processing time across all offices is 15.5 months. The whole naturalization process (including application processing, the citizenship interview and exam, and oath of allegiance ceremony) takes 18-24 months on average.
How to verify U.S. citizenship? ›Identity Documents
- US Public Birth Record showing birth in one of the 50 states, District of Columbia, American Territories or Guam.
- US birth certificate or data match with a State Vital Statistic Agency.
- Certification of Report of Birth (DS-1350)
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the U.S.(FS-240)
Naturalization records from state or local courts are often at state archives or county historical societies. Naturalization records dated October 1991 and after were created by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and are now with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
How can I check immigration status without a case number? ›If you aren't able to check your status online and you need to call USCIS to check the status of your application, you can call: 1-800-375-5283 for the USCIS Contact Center. 212-620-3418 if you're outside the U.S.
What is the official U.S. visa website? ›See our Directory of Visa Categories on usvisas.state.gov to determine which visa category might be appropriate for your purpose of travel to the United States.
Does immigration have an app? ›Use of the CBP One™ app to schedule appointments at land ports of entry has increased CBP's capacity to process migrants more efficiently and orderly while cutting out unscrupulous smugglers who endanger and profit from vulnerable migrants.
Did USCIS change their website? ›In addition to a new look and feel, we have improved the website to help visitors better navigate our existing online tools and resources, as well as to file and manage applications and petitions online.
What is the app that helps immigrants? ›FindHello was developed in partnership with UNHCR, along with valuable input from our refugee and immigrant community. “The FindHello app is an excellent resource for helping refugees and asylees integrate smoothly and contribute in positive ways to their new communities in the United States.”