The following links will direct you to local and goverment services relating to immigration: NOTE: We do not claim responsibility for content on any of the sites listed on our links page. Readers are always advised to exercise reasonable caution before relying on information gathered from these sites or engaging the services of any of the sites listed. Government Websites Bureau of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Official site includes links to immigration forms, laws and regulations, and field office information. Formerly known as the Immigration and Naturalization Service. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICS) Provides news, contact information, careers, and details about Immigration and Customs Enforcement. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) An agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security, CBP is charged with regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. trade laws. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) The Official Department of Homeland Security site, featuring news, research and technology, current terror alerts and threats, links to sub-agencies, and more. U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) The DOL is charged with issues relating to workplace safety and health, pensions and benefit plans, employment and other issues related to the American workplace. U.S. Department of Labor - Employment and Training (ETA) DOL's Employment & Training Administration (ETA), funds job training to improve the employment prospects of adults, youth, and dislocated workers U.S. Department of State (DOS) The United States Department of State, often referred to as the State Department, is the Cabinet-level foreign affairs agency of the United States government, equivalent to foreign ministries in other countries. It is administered by the Secretary of State. U.S. Department of State : Travel (DOS) United States Department of State Travel Information for U.S Citizens Travelling abroad. Information for foreign Citizens trying to obtain a Visa to enter the U.S Immigration Websites (non-profits and news) American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) American Immigration Lawyers Association is a national bar association of attorneys who practice and teach immigration law. AILA Member attorneys represent tens of thousands of U.S. businesses and industries, foreign students, entertainers, athletes, and asylum seekers, often on a pro bono basis. Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) The Immigrant Legal Resource Center is a national organization that provides trainings, materials and advocacy to advance immigrant rights. The ILRC works with immigrants and citizens to make critical legal assistance and social services accessible to all, regardless of income, and to build a society that values diversity and respects the dignity and rights of all people. Immigration Law Website (ILW.COM) ILW.COM is the leading immigration law publisher. Our website has 25,000+ pages of information on immigration law. While all this information is free, our primary customers are immigration law professionals. Local Immigration News Chronicle Immigration page Houston Chronical Immigration issues - Tracking how immigration, both legal and illegal, has affected Houston and Texas, and the debate over reform.