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How Do I - For the Public

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Check the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)

National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) alerts communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the public, government agencies, first responders, public sector organizations, airports and other transportation hubs.

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Become a Citizen

The USCIS Citizenship Resource Center helps you learn how to become a United States (U.S.) citizen by birth and through naturalization.

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File a Civil Rights Complaint

The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) reviews and investigates civil rights and civil liberties complaints filed by the public regarding U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies and activities.

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Find Citizenship Resources

At DHS, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) component is at work to help immigrants successfully integrate into American civic culture.

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Find Flood Maps and Insurance

Flooding is America's number one natural disaster, and all it takes is a few inches of water to cause major damage to your home and its contents.

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Move to the United States

Foreign citizens wishing to immigrate and live permanently in the U.S. must comply with U.S. visa immigration laws, and specific procedures to apply for visas.

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Prepare My Family for a Disaster

Prepare My Family for a Disaster: How you will get to a safe place, contact each other, get back together, and what you will do in different situations.

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Report Suspicious Activity

Prompt and detailed reporting of suspicious activities can help prevent violent crimes or terrorist attacks.  If you see suspicious activity, please report it to your local police department. Local law enforcement officers can respond quickly. Once they assess the situation, they can obtain additional support.

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Check Immigration Case Status

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security allows those who have applied or petitioned for an immigration benefit to check the status of their case online.

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Submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request

Submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request.