U.S. Government Resources: Immigration

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Detention Operations Manual
http://www.ice.gov/pi/dro/opsmanual/index.htm

The Detention and Removal Operations (DRO) Manual establishes uniform policies and procedures for the safe, secure and humane treatment of foreign nationals in USCIS custody. Published by the department of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Embassy and Consulate Websites
http://www.usembassy.gov/

This U.S. Department of State site provides links to U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites. The links can be searched by region or key officer listing.

Executive Office of Immigration Review
http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir

As an office of the Department of Justice, EOIR adjudicates cases involving detained aliens, criminal aliens, and aliens seeking asylum.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis

On March 1, 2003, services formerly provided by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) transitioned into the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS). In support of the DHS overall mission, the immediate priorities of the new USCIS are to promote national security, continue to eliminate immigration adjudications backlogs, and implement solutions for improving immigration customer services.

Visa Information
http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov

This website provides information on U.S. visa policy and procedures. Users can obtain information on the application process and current requirements.