Visas & permits
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Use official sources

Get forms and information only from official government websites.

U.S. immigration

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is at uscis.gov. The State Department handles visas abroad at travel.state.gov.

Current forms

Forms change. Download the current version and check the edition date.

Fees

Fees change too. Check the official fee schedule before paying.

Avoid look-alike sites

Some websites look official but charge extra fees. Official U.S. government sites end in .gov.