Immigration and citizenship
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Use Form DS-5504 to correct an eligible data or printing error on a valid U.S. passport by mail, with your current passport, photo and evidence of the error.
Lawful permanent and conditional permanent residents can request a USCIS reentry permit with Form I-131 before extended travel outside the United States.
Report a valid U.S. passport lost or stolen, cancel it, and apply in person for a replacement with Form DS-11. Check documents, fees and current processing times.
Apply for U.S. citizenship with Form N-400, including eligibility, the 90-day early filing rule, current fees, required evidence, biometrics, interview, 2025 civics test and Oath of Allegiance.
Apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad to document that an eligible child born outside the United States acquired U.S. citizenship at birth.
Eligible Visa Waiver Program travelers must obtain ESTA authorization before traveling to the United States for tourism, business or transit for 90 days or less.
Apply for a Housing Choice Voucher through a local Public Housing Agency, check income and immigration rules, join waitlists and complete the leasing process.
Use USCIS Form I-90 to renew an expiring 10-year Green Card or replace a lost, stolen, damaged or incorrect Permanent Resident Card.
Update your address with USCIS after moving, including the 10-day rule, online E-COA process, Form AR-11 and special procedures for certain immigration cases.
Apply in person for a U.S. passport for a child under 16 using Form DS-11, proof of citizenship, parental consent, IDs, a photo and the required fees.
Renew an eligible U.S. passport through the official State Department online system, with current eligibility, photo, fee, timing and travel rules.
Act quickly if a child may be taken abroad without permission or has already been abducted. Contact the State Department, involve law enforcement, use passport alerts and consider Hague Convention remedies.