The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has developed these guidelines to provide designated school officials (DSOs) with additional information on the required evidence, following federal regulations. These guidelines apply to schools seeking SEVP certification or making updates to Form I-17, "Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student.

The Citizenship Resource Center offers a wealth of valuable resources and study materials catering to diverse user groups, such as:

Immigrants Aspiring for U.S. Citizenship: Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) seeking to become U.S. citizens will discover a comprehensive repository of information.

Many noncitizens aspire to work in the United States. This page offers a concise overview of employment opportunities for nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories and other eligible noncitizens seeking employment authorization. Each category links to comprehensive details on its specific requirements.

On April 21, 2022, the United States unveiled a critical initiative to fulfill President Biden's commitment to welcome Ukrainian individuals displaced by Russia's invasion. Uniting for Ukraine offers a pathway for Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members residing outside the United States to enter the U.S. temporarily, under a two-year period of parole.

Purpose: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing guidance through the USCIS Policy Manual regarding employment authorization and deferred action for principal petitioners seeking U nonimmigrant status and their qualifying family members with pending bona fide petitions.

You may qualify under the following categories if you:

Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF): If you are a Liberian national who has been continuously residing in the United States since November 20, 2014, or if you are the spouse, child under 21, or unmarried son or daughter over 21 of a qualifying Liberian national.

Adjustment of Status is the process by which individuals present in the United States can apply for lawful permanent resident status, commonly known as a Green Card. What sets this process apart is that it allows you to secure a Green Card without the need to return to your home country for visa processing.

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has introduced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at modernizing the H-1B specialty occupation worker program. This proposal seeks to streamline eligibility criteria, enhance program efficiency, deliver greater advantages and flexibility to both employers and workers, and reinforce integrity measures.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated measures to enhance the safeguards for temporary workers within the H-2A and H-2B temporary worker programs, both of which are designed to address labor shortages in the U.S. In a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), DHS has put forward a proposal to modernize and enhance the H-2 programs by granting more flexibility and protections to participating workers, ultimately improving the program's efficiency.

You may qualify to apply for immigration benefits if you fall into one of the following categories:

Immediate relative of a U.S. citizen:

Spouse of a U.S. citizen
Unmarried child under the age of 21 of a U.S. citizen
Parent of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old

Other relative of a U.S. citizen or relative of a lawful permanent resident under the family-based preference categories:

Family member of a U.S. citizen:

Unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen, 21 years or older
Married son or daughter of a U.S. citizen
Brother or sister of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old

Family member of a lawful permanent resident:

Spouse of a lawful permanent resident
Unmarried child under the age of 21 of a lawful permanent resident
Unmarried son or daughter of a lawful permanent resident, 21 years or older

Fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen or the fiancé(e)’s child:

Person admitted to the U.S. as a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen (K-1 nonimmigrant)
Person admitted to the U.S. as the child of a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen (K-2 nonimmigrant)

Widow(er) of a U.S. citizen:

Widow or widower of a U.S. citizen who was married to the U.S. citizen spouse at the time of their passing

VAWA self-petitioner – victim of battery or extreme cruelty:

Abused spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Abused child (unmarried and under 21 years old) of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Abused parent of a U.S. citizen