Law Offices of Cowan & Miller

United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (Local and National)

Hours: M, T, Th, F, 7:00am - 4:00pm

(Closed to public on Wednesdays.)

Visit Infopass for ADIT processing appointments. (Only schedules two weeks out. Try just after 3:00 pm when they release new appointment times. System shuts down when appointments are full.) Infopass Fact Sheet. Directions to Seattle USCIS.

Seattle (District) 12500 Tukwila Int. Blvd. Seattle, WA 98168

Fingerprinting requires an appointment notice and photo ID. Directions to Seattle ASC.

ASC (Fingerprints) 12500 Tukwila Int. Blvd. Seattle, WA 98168

Hours: M-F, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Visa Bulletin

National Web Site

Online Change of Address

Medical Exam Providers

Online Case Tracking

National Customer Service

Current Visa Bulletin

http://uscis.gov

Electronic Form AR-11

USCIS Civi l Surgeons

Case Status Search Page

(800) 375-5283

Track priority date progress.

USCIS news, forms and laws.

Update your address on-line.

By zip code.

Use receipt number for immediate update.

Automated inquiry line for all Service Centers. Information on doctors for USCIS medical exams. Requires receipt number and personal information for case status.

Cowan Miller & Lederman receives e-mail updates from USCIS as cases are processed. We are happy to provide you with your receipt numbers if you would like to track your own case(s) more frequently. It is also now possible to check online for the status of a case pending with any of the USCIS Regional Service Centers. Simply visit the Case Status Search Page and type in the INS receipt number for your case.

Consular Services

www.nvars.com

Make an appointment to obtain your nonimmigrant visa stamp at the appropriate consulate through the National Visa Application Registration System.

U.S. Embassies & Consulates

Links to United States Consulates and Embassies worldwide which provide access to visa processing information and requirements specific to each

U.S.

consular office.

Educational Evaluation Services

Provides professional evaluation of foreign academic credentials as well as academic equivalency services for individuals with employment experience.

Educational Assessment Phone (877) 725-1753 Fax (706) 613-0377 educ@edassess.com

Provides professional evaluation of foreign academic credentials as well as academic equivalency services for individuals with employment experience.

Foundation for International Services Phone (425) 487-2245 Fax (425) 487-1989 fis@mail.com

Seattle Learning Academy 206-972-3248

ESL tutoring and TOEFL prep tutoring center in Seattle.

Translation Services

Provides certified English translation services of birth, marriage, academic, employment and other documentation.

Worldlink Technologies Phone (425) 453-4444 Fax (425) 453-0187 www.worldlinktech.com

VAWA

United States legislation offers protection for the immigrant benefits of women and children who are victims of domestic abuse. In the Immigration Act of 1990, exceptions were created for the removal of conditions on permanent residence to allow a battered immigrant to maintain her permanent residence status without the cooperation of her abusive spouse or parent. In 1994, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) included provisions that allows an immigrant woman who is the victim of domestic abuse to file an immigrant visa petition on her own behalf if she, or her children, has been abused by the U.S. Citizen or LPR spouse or parent.

The following is a list of resources in the Greater King County area for immigrant women experiencing domestic abuse and violence:

Advocacy and Support Services for Women in Specific Immigrant Communities

Consejo Counseling & Referral Services

(206) 461-4880

Advocacy and support for Latino communities.

Advocacy and support for refugees & immigrants.

Refugee Women's Alliance

(206) 721-0243

Asian & Pacific Islander Women and Family Safety Center

(206) 467-9976

Advocacy, support and safe housing alternatives for the Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

Chaya