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Immigration Resources
USCIS website
The USCIS website provides a wealth of information about immigration services.
USCIS Online Case Status Query
Once you have a receipt for your application, you can find out what USCIS is doing with your application through the online case status query.
Visa Bulletin
The U.S. State Department issues a monthly bulletin on priority dates for different classes of immigrant visas. The priority dates will give you some idea how long your relative might wait for a visa.
Cautionary note: do not panic if the waiting lists retrogress (move backwards) as very likely the lists will jump forward in the near future.
You can also look at historical Visa Bulletins that extend back over 10 years.
Service Center Processing Times
Different applications are processed at different service centers around the U.S. The service centers most commonly used by applicants in the MidWest are: Nebraska, California and Vermont. If you know which service center your application is with, you can find out what priority date the center is currently working on.
Nebraska Service Center Processing Times
California Service Center Processing Times
Vermont Service Center Processing Times
Immigration Dictionary
Immigration law has its own language. The immigration dictionary will help you understand the language of immigration law.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a common problem within immigrant communities. The website below provides useful information for victims of domestic violence. Many cities also have domestic violence hotlines and shelters.
National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (VAWnet).
HIV
The website below provides useful information about HIV in general and HIV related to immigration issues.
Immigration Equality-HIV issues
The Body: The Complete HIV/AIDS Resource
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