Gain an understanding of humanitarian asylum and read the list of qualifications a person must meet to apply for asylum in the United States.
Resource Type: Policy and Guidance
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Guidance on Processing Times
Examine USCIS efforts to reduce processing backlogs by reading their internal cycle time goals designed to reduce the agency’s pending caseload.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Policy Manual Chapter 2 – Marriage and Marital Union for Naturalization
Learn how applicants can establish validity of marriages in the United States for immigration purposes. Find out which relationships USCIS does not recognize as marriages.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Green Card Based on Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification
Noncitizens in the United States who want to apply for lawful permanent resident status based on Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification can gain information here.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Policy Manual Chapter 7 – Special Immigrant Juveniles
For a list of legal authorities of Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) visa classification, consult USCIS Policy Manual Chapter 7. Learn about eligibility requirements, bars to adjustment, and more.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Policy Manual Part J – Special Immigrant Juveniles
USCIS Policy Manual Part J describes the Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) visa classification. Gain information on eligibility requirements, documentation and evidence, adjudication, and more.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Tips for Filing Forms by Mail
This resource provides tips for filing forms by mail—from completing USCIS forms accurately, to how to correctly assemble your application, petition, or request.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: How to Make an Expedite Request
Learn how to ask USCIS to expedite requests for immigration benefits. Access a list of information that would support your request.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Online Filing for Attorneys and Accredited Representatives
Learn how to create a USCIS online account for the various tools available to you.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Policy Manual Chapter 9 – Certain Afghan Nationals
Chapter 9 of the USCIS Policy Manual provides guidance on the special immigrant category for Afghan nationals who worked on behalf of the U.S. government in Afghanistan. Receive guidance on filing, eligibility, documentation and evidence, and more.