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As a permanent resident, you should begin to learn about this country, its people, and its system of government. Use this guide to find out about your rights and responsibilities as a new immigrant, to understand how our federal, state, and local governments work, and to learn how important historical events have shaped the United States.This guide also explains the importance of getting involved in your own community and offers suggestions to help you do so. This guide provides a general summary of rights, responsibilities, and procedures related to permanent residents. To get more specific and detailed information, you should consult the laws, regulations, forms, and guidance of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).You should always consult these more detailed resources for your specific immigration question or case. Most of the information you need can be found on the USCIS website at http://www.uscis.gov. You can obtain USCIS forms by calling 1-800-870-3676 and you can get more information by calling Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283 or 1-800-767-1833 (for hearing impaired). 2 Where to Get Help This guide will help you get started, but it cannot answer all the questions you have about life in the United States. To find additional information, you may wish to contact a state, county, or city government office to learn about services you need or consult with a local organization that helps new immigrants settle into life here.You can find these offices and organizations by using the free resources described below. The Public Library Public libraries in the United States are free and open to everyone. Libraries are located in almost every community. The library staff can help you find information on almost any topic and can give you a library card that allows you to borrow items, such as books and videotapes, free of charge. Most libraries also have local newspapers for you to read and computers that you can use to search the Internet. Ask the library staff to show you how to use the computer to search the Internet.
Some libraries give free classes on how to search the Internet. Some libraries also provide English language tutoring or classes and other programs for children and adults. 3 Your Local Phone Book Your local “phone book” (telephone directory) contains phone numbers and important information about federal, state, and local community services. The phone book has emergency information, local maps, and information about how to get phone service. The white pages list phone numbers of individual people; the yellow pages have phone numbers and addresses for businesses and organizations; and the blue pages show local, state, and federal government office phone numbers and addresses.You can also dial 411 on your phone to get a specific phone number anywhere in the United States. Your city also may have its own community phone book. The Internet The Internet can link you to many sources of information, including the websites of federal, state, and local government agencies. Most government websites end with “.gov”. If you don’t have a computer at home, you can use one in your public library or at an “Internet café,” which is a business that charges a fee for using a
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We the People: The Role of the Citi
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THE UNITED STATES AND THE ORIGINAL
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Creating “A More Perfect Union”
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