FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS
USA.GOV
Website: www.usa.gov
The primary US government site. It encompasses information, services and resources including an A-Z Index of all US Government Departments and Agencies
BENEFITS
Website: www.benefits.gov
Easy online access to the US Government benefit and assistance programmes
CENSUS BUREAU
United States Census Bureau
4600 Silver Hill Road
Washington, DC 20233
Tel: +1 301-763-4636
Website: www.census.gov
A wealth of statistics covering demographics and most parts of the business economy
COMMERCE AND TRADE
Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
United States
Tel: +1 202-482-2000
Website: www.commerce.gov
The U.S. Department of Commerce promotes job creation, economic growth, sustainable development and improved standards of living through partnerships with business, universities, communities and the workforce
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
Tel: +1 800 USA TRADE
Email: tic@ita.doc.gov
Website: www.ita.doc.gov
SelectUSA
U.S. Department of Commerce
Tel: +1 202-482-6800
Website: www.selectusa.gov
SelectUSA showcases the United States as the world’s premier business location and provides easy access to federal-level programmes and services
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240
Tel: +1 202-208-3100
Email: feedback@ios.doi.gov
Website: www.doi.gov
The Department works to protect America’s natural resources and heritage. It also develops conventional and renewable energy resources on the one-fifth of the landmass and 1.7 billion acres offshore that it has the responsibility to manage
CUSTOMS, BORDER PROTECTION AND HOMELAND SECURITY
Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20528
Tel: +1 202-282-8000
Website: www.dhs.gov
The vision of homeland security is to ensure a homeland that is safe, secure and resilient against terrorism and other hazards
Customs and Border Protection
Tel: +1 202-325-8000
Website: www.cbp.gov
CBP is one of the Department of Homeland Security’s largest and most complex components, with a priority mission of keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the US. It also has a responsibility for securing and facilitating trade and travel, assuring that goods arriving in the US are legitimate and that appropriate duties and fees are paid
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
The Bureau of Economic Analysis
1441 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Tel: +1 202-606-9900
Email: customerservice@bea.gov
Website: www.bea.gov
The Bureau of Economic Analysis promotes a better understanding of the US economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic data in an objective and cost-effective manner
EDUCATION
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
Tel: +1 800-437-0833
Email: customerservice@inet.ed.gov
Website: www.ed.gov
The Department aims to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation
EMPLOYMENT
Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
Tel: +1 866-487-2365
Website: www.dol.gov
The Department of Labor aims to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment and assure work-related benefits and rights
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M Street, NE
Washington, DC 20507
Tel: +1 202-663-4900
Email: info@eeoc.gov
Website: www.eeoc.gov
The five-member Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) makes equal employment opportunity policy
and approves most litigation
FOREIGN POLICY
U.S. Department of State
Website: www.state.gov
United States Department of State, the lead federal agency carrying out US foreign policy
HEALTH SERVICES
The Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Tel: +1 202-619-0257
Website: www.hhs.gov
The United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential
human services
HOUSING
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
Tel: +1 202-708-1112
Website: www.hud.gov
This Department aims to create strong, sustainable and inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers
IMMIGRATION AND VISAS
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20529
Tel: +1 202-272-1219
Website: www.uscis.gov
The government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States
USCIS London Field Office
American Embassy (DHS/USCIS)
PO Box 2444
London, W1A 5WT
Email: uscis.london@dhs.gov
The London Field Office has jurisdiction over US immigration matters in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Scandinavia
National Visa Center
For immigrant visa enquiries:
Tel: +1 603-334-0700
For enquiries about J waiver status:
Tel: +1 202-647-6575
For enquiries about visa cases and the application process:
Tel: +1 202-663-1225
Email: NVCINQUIRY@state.gov
Website: www.travel.state.gov
JUSTICE
Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001
Tel: +1 202-514-2000
Email: AskDOJ@usdoj.gov
Website: www.justice.gov
To enforce the law and defend the interests of the US according to the law and to ensure public safety
STATE DEPARTMENT
Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: +1 202-647-4000
Website: www.state.gov
The Department of State’s aim is to create a more secure, democratic and prosperous world for the benefit of both the American people and for the international community
TAXATION
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Website: www.irs.gov
Provides America’s taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all
TRANSPORTATION
Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Tel: +1 202-366-4000
Website: www.dot.gov
The Department of Transportation serves the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future
TREASURY
Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20220
Tel: +1 202-622-2000
Website: www.ustreas.gov
The mission of the Department of the Treasury is to promote the conditions for prosperity and stability in the US and encourage prosperity and stability in the rest of the world