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DOS
U.S. Department of State — Bureau of Consular Affairs
OfficialFederal visa authority
Washington, D.C., United States
- Issues
- US visas (abroad)
- Publishes
- The Visa Bulletin
About U.S. Department of State — Bureau of Consular Affairs
The Bureau of Consular Affairs issues US visas through embassies and consulates worldwide, publishes the monthly Visa Bulletin, and sets nonimmigrant and immigrant visa policy and fees.
Services
- Nonimmigrant and immigrant visa issuance
- The DS-160 and DS-260 application systems
- Visa appointment and processing wait times
- The Diversity Visa program
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Federal immigration agency
Washington, D.C., United States
USCIS, part of the Department of Homeland Security, administers the country’s lawful immigration system — petitions and benefits filed inside the US, including work and family petitions, green cards and naturalization.
- Work and family petitions (I-129, I-130, I-140)
- Adjustment of status to permanent residence (I-485)
- Naturalization (N-400)
- Employment authorization (I-765)