New York

Learn the basics (3)+

• Learn about employment-based immigration

  Follow the link to learn about how employment-based immigration works and the different preferences for workers. Content Detail

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• How do I change my non-immigrant status?

  If you entered the U.S. as a non-immigrant for temporary work or study and now want to change the purpose of your visit, here are the answers to some questions that you might have. Content Detail

• How do I extend my non-immigrant stay in the US?

  This fact sheet contains information on how you may be able to applyi for an extension of your period of nonimmigrant stay in the U.S. Content Detail

Employment visas (4)+

• Learn about employment-based immigration

  Follow the link to learn about how employment-based immigration works and the different preferences for workers. Content Detail

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  Spanish / Español

• Frequently asked questions about H-1B

  If you have a four-year college degree or the equivalent in education and experience that is a customary requirement for the job you may be able to apply for H-1B status. Read this resource to learn more about these requirements and how to apply. Content Detail

  By:

  CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project

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  Spanish / Español

• How to get a US visa for temporary work

  Follow the link to learn about the steps needed get a temporary employment visa that allows foreign workers to temporarily perform service or do work in the US. Content Detail

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• Visa classifications that allow you to work in the U.S.

  Follow the link to learn about the different visas that permit you to enter and work in the US. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

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  Spanish / Español

Special visas for crime victims (1)+

• Are you a victim of trafficking? You may qualify for a T visa

  Follow the link to learn more about the T visa is and who can qualify. Content Detail

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  Vera Institute

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  French / Français

  Chinese / 中文

Visas to study in the U.S. (3)+

• Student visas

  The Immigration and Nationality Act provides two visa opportunities for people interested in studying in the United States. Follow the link to learn more. Content Detail

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• Exchange visitors

  The Immigration and Nationality Act provides two visa opportunities for people to participate in exchange visitor programs in the United States. Follow the link to learn more about these two types of visas. Content Detail

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  Spanish / Español

• Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)

  The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) collects, maintains, and provides information so only legitimate foreign students or exchange visitors will enter the United States. Content Detail

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  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

I need an interpreter (2)+

• Filing a Complaint Regarding an Immigration Court Interpreter

  Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Justice: Executive Office of Immigration Review

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  Spanish / Español

• Getting Legal Assistance in Your Language: Language Access Rights at Legal Aid Offices

  Legal aid offices (also called legal services) are not-for-profit agencies that provide free legal help to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Many legal aid offices throughout the United States receive money from the U.S. government and therefore must provide language access services to people who do not speak English well. Read More

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  LASNNY in collaboration with LawHelpNY

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  Spanish / Español

  Tagalog / Pilipino

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese / 中文