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If you are a foreign national and want to legally reside in the United State, or you want to bring a family member to live with you, you may be uncertain about the laws and procedures, as well as your rights in an immigration matter. The information below, provided by the Law Offices of Daniel E. Chavez, answers basic questions about immigration. Attorney Chavez, a board-certified specialist in immigration and nationality law, has protected the legal rights of immigrants for over 30 years. To learn more about our immigration practice, see our immigration law page.
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Immigration Resource Links
Visa Services: US Department of State
This State Department Web site provides information for acquiring permanent resident status in the US, including information on the different types of visas and how to acquire a family-based or employment-based visa.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Main US agency responsible for implementing and enforcing US immigration laws. The Web site provides information and links to forms for applying for visas, acquiring citizenship, sponsoring employees and family members, green cards and more.
Legal Information about Immigration
This set of resources maintained by the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University provides an overview of immigration law.
Admission into the US
Web site provided by the US Customs and Border Patrol, offering information to international visitors on the US admissions process. Provides links to the electronic system for travel authorization, application for advance permission to enter as a nonimmigrant and other important information for those entering the US permanently or as temporary workers, visitors or students.
Forms and Fees
This resource, maintained by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), provides on-line access to immigration forms, including filing fee information.
Diversity Lottery
Information provided by the US Department of State on the requirements for entering the diversity lottery.
Office of Refugee Resettlement
The Office of Refugee Resettlement is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. The Web site provides information on the Office's mission, its programs, the benefits and services available to refugees resettled in the US and more.
Citizenship and Nationality
Web site maintained by the US Department of State, providing information on acquiring US citizenship, the naturalization process and dual nationality.
International Adoption
Web site provided by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services with information on how to bring a foreign-born child into the United States for purposes of adoption.
Immigration and Nationality Act
This US Citizenship and Immigration Services page provides an overview of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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