Information From the U.S. Government

• Special Registration Information
  http://www.ice.gov/pi/specialregistration/index.htm
  
  
• U.S. VISIT Program
  http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/programs/content_multi_image_0006.shtm
  
  
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  You can find immigration forms, fees and helpful information on various immigration benefits.
  http://www.uscis.gov
  
  
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  There is information about the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System on this site.
  http://www.ice.gov/index.htm
  
  
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  http://www.cbp.gov/
  
  
• Case Status Service Online
  Use this site to determine the processing status of an application filed with one of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regional Service Centers.
  https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp
  
  
• All the Embassies of Washington, D.C.
  This site has the contact information for all the foreign embassies located in Washington , D.C. Depending on the embassy's web site, you may be able to determine other immigration and tourist information for some countries.
  http://www.embassy.org/embassies/index.html
  
  
• Links to United States Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
  Go to the web site of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in a particular country to find out the hours of operation, procedures for obtaining or renewing your F-1 visa and typical processing times.
  http://usembassy.state.gov
  
  
• Department of State Services
  You can obtain general information regarding visas, passports and travel outside the United States .
  http://www.state.gov/
  
  
• U.S. Visa Information
  This site is the official source of information about U.S. visa policy and procedures.
  http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/
  
  
• Immigration Information for Visiting Canada
  This site includes Canadian visa requirements for people wanting to visit Canada and has a downloadable application for the visitor visa.
  http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.html
  
  
• How to Apply for a Visa in Canada
  You can find out how to schedule an appointment at a U.S. Consulate in Canada in order to apply for a visa. Caution: It may be more difficult to obtain a visa in Canada . Contact the ISSO for further advice on applying for a visa in a country other than your home country.
  http://travel.state.gov/travel/tcn.html