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
Established by Executive Order of the President, SelectUSA is a government-wide initiative to promote business investment in the United States by both domestic and foreign firms
BusinessUSA
Website: business.usa.gov
A centralised, one-stop portal providing businesses access across governmental agency boundaries, supporting business start-ups, growth, finance and export
CULTURAL HERITAGE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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, honours the country’s cultures and tribal communities and supplies the energy to power its future
CUSTOMS, BORDER PROTECTION AND HOMELAND SECURITY
Department of Homeland Security
245 Murray Lane SW
Washington, DC 20528-0075
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 – it comprises the Citizen and Immigration Service, Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secret Service and Transportation Security Administration Customs and Border Protection
Customs and Border Protection
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20229
Tel: +1 202-325-8000
Website: www.cbp.gov
One of the world’s largest law enforcement organisations charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the US while facilitating lawful international travel and trade
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
Produces economic accounts statistics enabling government and business decision makers to follow and understand the performance of the US economy, including such statistics as GDP and the balance of payments
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
Is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information
FOREIGN POLICY
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20520
United States
Tel: +1 202-647-4000
Website: www.state.gov
The lead federal agency carrying out US foreign policy with the aim to create a more secure, democratic and prosperous world for the benefit of both the American people and for the international community. It affirms on its website that “the United States has no closer ally than the United Kingdom”
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 and enhancing the health and well-being of all Americans, providing effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health and social 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 and ensures the integrity of the system
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
Website: www.justice.gov
To enforce the law and defend the interests of the US according to the law and to ensure public safety
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 the national interests
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 act as steward of US economic and financial systems, and be an influential participant in the world economy