Frequently Asked Questions
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To check if your priority date is current, making you eligible to file for adjustment of status or consular processing, you can review the Visa Bulletin which is updated monthly. The Visa Bulletin can be found at: U.S. Department of State’s Visa Bulletin.
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You can check your status for an application or petition filed with USCIS here: USCIS Case Status Update.
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Processing times vary be agency and the type of immigration benefit you are seeking.
For USCIS processing times, visit: USCIS Processing Times.
For Department of Labor processing times, visit: DOL Processing Times.
For National Visa Center (Department of State) processing times, visit: NVC Processing Times.
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You can request a copy of your most recent I-94 record and your travel history from CBP at: Get Most Recent I-94 Record.
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Yes. You are entitled to a copy of your government records pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Each agency has their own process for how to submit a FOIA request.
For USCIS, visit: USCIS FOIA Request.
For the Department of Labor, visit: DOL FOIA Request.
For ICE, visit: ICE FOIA Request.
For Department of State, visit: State FOIA Request.
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Yes, it is your responsibility to update your address with the government agency handling your immigration case. This is particularly crucial so you do not miss any important correspondence from the government about your immigration case.
For USCIS, visit: USCIS Change of Address.
For ICE, visit: ICE Change of Address.
For the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), visit: EOIR Change of Address.
For the National Visa Center (Department of State), visit: NVC Public Inquiry Form.
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Check out our Blog Post on this topic which detailed instructions for what to do next. More information can also be found on ICE’s website here: ICE Form I-9 Audits.
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Understanding your constitutional rights is essential to being prepared for any situation. Community organizations like the Immigration Legal Resource Center offer free “Know Your Rights” cards, which can be printed from their website or requested by mail. Reviewing these materials and keeping them with you ensures you are informed and ready if you ever come into contact with immigration enforcement officers. “Know Your Rights” cards can be accessed at: Know Your Rights or “Red” Cards.