Immigration Maze
By Dakota Caudilla, Fri Dec 9th

The Internet is an absolute goldmine of information, but knowingwhere to start and how to judge the accuracy of the informationyou access is a skill that can be learnt in no time.

A golden rule of Internet research is to always begin at thebeginning and that usually means tracking down the most officialsite related to the information you need. In the case ofimmigration, the most official site is a government one.Government information on is the first stop and onlythen should you start searching for other sites on immigrationset up, for example, by community information centers or bypeople who have been through before you and can nowpass on their valuable advice.

Starting with the US Government's FirstGov.gov website you cansearch for all sorts of information related to your immigrationinquiries.

Following that, Uscis.gov is the US Citizenship and Immigrationservices website and has a comprehensive list of all accreditedcommunity-based organizations that can provide assistance towould-be immigrants. You can also learn everything you need toknow about citizenship preparation services, you can browse anddownload citizenship materials and tests. The Bcis.gov websitebelongs to the Bureau of Citizenship and Services.You can download and naturalization forms and beinformed about the process of and citizenship.

Also, the American center's US-immigraiton.comwebsite is packed with various Do-It-Yourself kits, which youcan download. These DIY kits can help you prepare for youimmigration exam and your interview. The websiteoffers practical advice on what you should do to get ready foryour application.

And finally, there's the Portal at www.ilw.com,which has newsletters and access to information andlawyers.

About the author:Dakota Caudilla, journalist, and website builder Dakota Caudillalives in Texas. He is the owner and co-editor ofhttp://www.your-new-country.com on which you will find a longer,more detailed version of this article.