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CENSUS BUREAU
US Census Bureau
4700 Silver Hill Road
Washington DC 20233-0001
Tel:
+1 301 763 4636
Website:
www.census.gov
Helping you make informed decisions |
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COMMERCE
Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Website:
www.commerce.gov
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CULTURAL
HERITAGE
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240
Tel:
+1 202 208 3100
E-mail:
webteam@ios.doi.gov
Website:
www.doi.gov
This Department protects and provides access to
the nation’s natural and cultural heritage
and honours its trust responsibilities to Indian
Tribes and to its island communities. |
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CUSTOMS
US Customs and Border Protection
Executive Director, Border Security and Facilitation
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20229
Website:
www.cbp.gov
Customs and Border Protection provides policies
and procedures to all its field offices based on
US laws and regulations established by the executive
and legislative branches of the federal government.
It works closely with other federal government agencies,
foreign countries and their representatives to maintain
valuable communications on issues related to border
security that protects against terrorism while facilitating
trade and passenger operations. |
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EDUCATION
Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
Tel: +1 800 872 5327
E-mail: customerservice@inet.ed.gov
Website: www.ed.gov
The Department aims to:
- Strengthen the federal commitment to assuring
access to equal educational opportunities for
every individual
- Supplement and complement the efforts of
states, the local school systems and other instrumentalities
of the states, the private sector, public and
private non-profit educational research institutions,
community-based organisations, parents, and
students, to improve the quality of education;
- Encourage the increased involvement of the
public, parents and students in federal education
programmes;
- Promote improvements in the quality and usefulness
of education through federally supported research,
evaluation, and sharing of information;
- Improve the coordination of federal education
programmes;
- Improve the management of federal education
activities; and
- Increase the accountability of Federal education
programmes to the President, the Congress, and
the public.
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ECONOMIC
ANALYSIS
The Bureau of Economic Analysis
1441 L Street NW
Washington DC 20230
Tel:
+1 202 606 9900
E-mail:
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.
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EMPLOYMENT
Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission
1801 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20507
Tel:
+1 202 663 4900
Website:
www.eeoc.gov
The five-member Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(EEOC) makes equal employment opportunity policy
and approves most litigation. The General Counsel
is responsible for conducting EEOC enforcement litigation
under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
(Title VII); the Equal Pay Act (EPA); the Age Discrimination
in Employment Act (ADEA); and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). |
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HEALTH
The Department of Health and
Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Tel:
+1 202 619 0257
Toll Free:
+1 877 696 6775
Website:
www.os.dhhs.gov |
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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 increase home ownership,
support community development and increase access
to affordable housing, free from discrimination.
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IMMIGRATION
US
Citizenship and Immigration Services
20 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20529
Website:
www.uscis.gov
American Immigration
Centre
Customer Relations Department
PO Box 45476, Rio Rancho, NM 87174
Website:
www.us-immigration.com |
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JUSTICE
Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001
E-mail:
AskDOJ@usdoj.gov
Website: www.usdoj.gov
The Department of Justice enforces the law and defends
the interests of the US according to the law; ensures
public safety against threats foreign and domestic;
provides Federal leadership in preventing and controlling
crime; seeks just punishment for those guilty of
unlawful behaviour; administers and enforces the
nation’s immigration laws fairly and effectively;
and ensures fair and impartial administration of
justice for all Americans. |
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LABOUR
Department of Labor
Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
Website:
www.dol.gov
The Department of Labor fosters and promotes the
welfare of the job seekers, wage earners, and retirees
of the US by improving their working conditions;
advancing their opportunities for profitable employment;
protecting their retirement and healthcare benefits;
helping employers find suitable workers; strengthening
free collective bargaining; and tracking changes
in employment, prices, and other national economic
measurements. |
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SECURITY
Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20528
Website:
www.dhs.gov
The Department of Homeland Security leads the unified
national effort to secure America; prevents and
deters terrorist attacks; and protects against and
responds to threats and hazards to the nation. It
ensures safe and secure borders, welcomes lawful
immigrants and visitors, and promotes the free-flow
of commerce. |
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SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security Administration
6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-0001
Tel:
+1 800 772 1213
Website:
www.ssa.gov |
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STATE DEPARTMENT
US 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. |
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TAXATION
Federation of Tax Administrators
444 N Capitol Street, NW
Suite 348, Washington, DC 20001
Tel:
+1 202 624 5890
Website:
www.taxadmin.org
The Federation of Tax Administrators was founded
in 1937 to improve the quality of state tax administration
by providing services to state tax authorities and
administrators. These services include research
and information exchange, training, and intergovernmental
and interstate coordination. The Federation also
represents the interests of state tax administrators
before federal policymakers where appropriate.
New York State Society of Certified
Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
530 Fifth Avenue, Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10036-5101
Tel: +1 212 719 8300
Fax: +1 212 719 3364
Website: www.nysscpa.org
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TRADE
Trade Information Centre
E-mail: tic@ita.doc.gov
Website: www.ita.doc.gov |
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TRANSPORTATION
Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590
Tel: +1 202 366 4000
E-mail: dot.comments@ost.dot.gov
Website: www.dot.gov
The Department ensures a fast, safe, efficient,
accessible and convenient transportation system
that meets vital national interests and enhances
the quality of life of the American people, today
and into the future. |
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TREASURY
Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20220
Tel: +1 202 622 2000
Fax: +1 202 622 6415
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.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
+1 800 829 1040 for individual tax
questions or +1 800 829 4933 for
business tax questions.
Website: www.irs.gov |
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VISAS
National Visa Centre
(Immigrant visa inquiries):
Tel: +1 603 334 0700
For inquiries about visa cases and
the application process:
Tel: +1 202 663 1225
Website: usvisa@state.gov
or: travel.state.gov
For inquiries about J waiver status:
Tel: +1 202 663 1600. |
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