All Official Links—In One Place
USCIS, Travel.State.Gov, CEAC, visa bulletin, embassies, NVC—searchable and organized. No more hunting through government menus.
U.S. citizen travelers
Enroll in STEP (step.state.gov) to receive alerts and ensure the U.S. can locate you in an emergency abroad.
In an emergency
Contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or call:
Visa Bulletin
Monthly visa availability and priority dates for family and employment categories
CEAC Case Status
Check your visa application status (NVC, consular processing)
Find Embassies & Consulates
Locations, contact info, and services by country
Visa Types & Requirements
Immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories
DS-260 Form (Immigrant Visa)
Online immigrant visa application
NVC Processing
National Visa Center—what to expect after petition approval
Travel Advisories
Country-specific travel safety information
Visa Wait Times
Estimated interview wait times by embassy
International Travel
Passports, vaccinations, and country info
Document Requirements
Civil documents for visa interviews
Visa Photo Requirements
Passport-style photo specs for visa applications
Immigrant Visa Process
Step-by-step consular processing overview
U.S. Passports
Get or renew a U.S. passport—forms, fees, and processing times
STEP — Smart Traveler Enrollment
Enroll to receive alerts and help the U.S. locate you in an emergency abroad
MyTravelGov
Manage travel documents and requests online
International Parental Child Abduction
Resources if your child was abducted to or from the U.S.
Document Authentication (Apostille)
Certify documents for use overseas
Travel.State.Gov Newsroom
Official news, updates, and announcements from the Department of State
Intercountry Adoption
Adopting a child to or from the U.S.—process and requirements
Replace or Certify Life Event Documents
Replace birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other documents for use overseas
Legal Resources (Travel.State.Gov)
Legal information for travelers and U.S. law enforcement
Travel.State.Gov Contact
Contact the Bureau of Consular Affairs
Travel.State.Gov About Us
About the Bureau of Consular Affairs
Congressional Liaison
Congressional inquiries for constituent visa and passport cases
Special Issuance Agency
Special passport issuance for urgent travel, lost/stolen passports
Requesting a Record (Replace Documents)
Replace birth, marriage, death certificates issued by the Department of State
Nonimmigrant Visa (Visitor, Student, Work)
B-1/B-2, F-1, H-1B, and other nonimmigrant visa types
Student Visa (F-1, M-1)
Study at U.S. schools—academic (F-1) and vocational (M-1). OPT, STEM extension.
Employment-Based Visas
H-1B, L-1, O-1, and employment-based green cards (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3)
Business & Treaty Investor (B-1, E-2, L-1)
Business visits, treaty investors, intracompany transfers
Visa Reciprocity & Country Info
Visa requirements and fees by nationality
USCIS Case Status
Check your case status with your receipt number
USCIS Forms
Download official immigration forms (I-130, I-485, N-400, etc.)
USCIS Filing Fees
Current fee schedule for all forms
USCIS Processing Times
Official processing time estimates by form and service center
USCIS Contact Center
Phone, online tools, and appointment scheduling
Find a USCIS Office
Locations, hours, and services
Policy Manual
USCIS policy and legal guidance
Use VisaNova to find it— search once, get the right link. When you need to file or check officially, we send you straight to USCIS or Travel.State.Gov.
