USA Green Card Immigration Blog

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) now use Infopass, an appointment system to provide immigration information. Three more districts, Atlanta, Boston and Houston are added, so that the system can cover almost all metropolitan areas with immigrant residents. The system is also available in Los Angeles, New York and Miami. Earlier this year, Case Status Online service was initiated, which helped users to check the status of their pending applications, for instance their green card application. The electronic filing of the 12 most popular immigration forms was also made possible, which further reduced the hassles of long lines and pending applications.

A person residing in a serviced USCIS district and seeking immigration benefits can use USCIS Infopass to schedule meetings with immigration officers through the Internet. This online system allows users to discuss any complex issues regarding immigration services with USCIS officials. This process tends to prevent long queues and helps manage the backlog of services effectively.

USCIS Infopass is provided through a secure Internet site. Instructions are available in 12 different languages. A series of prompts instructs the user to fill in details regarding his/her name, zip code, address, phone number and a desired appointment date. Once the user has entered all the relevant details, the system generates an appointment notice, which provides the USCIS office address and instructions with respect to identification and/or additional documentation, such as a green card or work permit, that the person needs to carry to the appointment. These appointments are offered in two-week blocks.

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, which was previously known as the Immigration and Naturalization Services, INS offers immigration help in every possible way to the various applicants. They manage the approval of student visas, adoption of foreign children, family and employment immigration, and refuge and asylum cases.