Immigration Services and Documents
Immigration services and documents are the government permissions, cards, and benefits that noncitizens need to live, work, and travel in the United States. Several agencies issue them, including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of State, and the Social Security Administration. Each document has its own purpose, and each is tied to a person's immigration status.
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Travel and benefits
Travel Documents for Immigrants covers the papers needed to leave and return, and Public Benefits Eligibility covers which government programs a noncitizen may use.
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Check the Status of Your US Visa Application
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