U.S. ImmigrationCenter for International and Cultural Education
A complicated system of laws, policies and government agencies make up the U.S. immigration system. Jeff Anderson, Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services, will advise you on immigration related matters. In addition, the following resources may be helpful.
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - oversees immigration agencies CBP, ICE, USCIS
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - does inspections for anyone entering the U.S.
- Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - does investigations, detentions, and removals
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) - processes applications for immigration benefits
- USCIS Case Status Page - check on the status of an immigration application
- Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) - administers SEVIS and sharing of data with government agencies
- Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) - maintains data on international students
- Study in the States - explains rules and regulations governing the international student process
- US-VISIT - biometric collection process when applying for a visa or entering the U.S.
- DHS Trip - Traveler Redress Inquiry Program - for inquiries or resoution of diffulties experienced in CBP screening
- Transportation Security Administration - information and tips for the airport screening process
- U.S. Department of State (DOS) - oversees U.S. Consulates
- U.S. Embassies and Consulates - find the Embassy or Consulate where you live
- Travel.State.Gov - information about travel to the U.S. and applying for visas
- Immigration and Nationality Act - federal statutes governing immigration law
- Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - regulations published by federal agencies
- List of Foreign Embassies in Washington D.C. - find the Embassy of your home country in the U.S.