Essential Immigration & Federal Services Resources

A clear and updated guide with direct links to the most important U.S. government tools for immigration, passports, case tracking, and locating official offices.

📌 Visa Bulletin – U.S. Department of State

Check monthly updates on priority dates and visa availability for family– and employment-based petitions.
View the latest bulletin on the official State Department website.

📌 U.S. Passport Services

Find complete information on how U.S. citizens can apply for a new passport, renew an existing one, or replace a lost or stolen document.
Includes requirements, fees, and processing times.

📌 Change of Address – Form AR-11

Non-U.S. citizens living in the United States must report any change of address.
Use Form AR-11 to update your information quickly and securely.

📌 Citizenship Resources for Elderly Refugees

If your doctor is unfamiliar with medical disability waivers for the naturalization process, bring this helpful worksheet to guide them through the requirements.

📌 Affirmative Asylum – Case Status

Applicants with a pending affirmative asylum application can now track the status of their case online at: uscis.gov/casestatus

📌 Need Your Travel History?

If you don’t remember your last entry or exit dates, you can access your full travel record here:
https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/history-search

📌 Trying to Locate Someone in ICE Custody?

Search for individuals detained by ICE using the agency’s online locator tool:
https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/index

📌 Local Offices and Court Locations

Philadelphia Family Court

1501 Arch Street

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

30 North 41st Street
(Between Market St. and Powelton Ave.)

USCIS Application Support Center

10300 Drummond Road, Suite 100
(Directions available on the official website)

📌 USCIS Office & Services Locator

Use the USCIS locator tool to find your nearest immigration office, application support center, biometrics location, or field office.

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