Navigating multiple resources as a religious worker can be challenging, especially when managing deadlines, paperwork, and many updates. To make things easier, we compiled some essential resources that will help your religious organization and foreign national stay informed.

• Creating a USCIS Online Account
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqY6NmorTtU
  This video walks through the steps of creating a USCIS online account.
• Visa Appointment Wait Times (U.S. Department of State website)
  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html
  This tool provides estimated wait times for visa interviews at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. Religious workers applying for non-immigrant or immigrant visas can check this page to plan for their visa appointment.
• Visa Bulletin (USCIS)
  https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/adjustment-of-status-filing-charts-from-the-visa-bulletin
  Religious workers should check the visa bulletin regularly to determine when their priority date becomes current so they may proceed with their permanent residence process. processing.
• I-94 Arrival/Departure Record Retrieval
  https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home
  It is crucial for religious workers to track their travel history and legal status within the U.S. This record shows when a Foreign National enters the U.S. and their duration of stay in the U.S. The Foreign National can retrieve their I-94 record online to ensure that they remain compliant with immigration regulations.
• Change of Address Form (AR-11)
  https://www.uscis.gov/addresschange
  All religious workers in the U.S. are required to update their address within 10 days of moving.
• USCIS-Processing Times
  https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
  To check how long it will take USCIS to process an immigration application or petition, use this link.
• USCIS-Checking Case Status
  https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do
  Checking the case status regularly helps a Foreign National to stay informed on their pending case.
• Naturalization Test and Study Sources
  https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/find-study-materials-and-resources
  Religious Workers may use study materials and practice tests for the U.S. citizenship test, including questions on U.S. history and government.

Helpful Tip! To stay ahead of potential immigration issues, we recommend setting monthly calendar reminders to check the visa bulletin, the expiration date of the foreign national’s visa, expiration date of the foreign national’s passport, and any other document issued by USCIS. Don’t forget to make sure your address is always updated with USCIS. With these tools at your fingertips, you can focus more on your calling and less on the paperwork. Stay informed, stay organized, and let these resources help you every step of the way!

Disclaimer: The links provided to access these practical tools may expire over time. We recommend regularly checking the official agency websites for the most up-to-date information and resources.