When an individual wants to visit the United States or obtain authorization to permanently reside within the country, he/she must complete and submit the appropriate application forms. There are many different immigrant and non-immigrant visas available to foreign individuals. As a result, there is numerous different application forms offered to potential immigrants. Many of these applications exist in electronic form, and thus, they can be accessed online. If an individual is within the United States when he/she requires immigration forms, he/she can visit the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. If he/she needs to obtain paper immigration forms outside of the United States, he/she can visit his/her local United States Consulate or Embassy. These locations possess paper copies of all necessary immigration forms. If an individual has obtained an immigration attorney, the lawyer may be able to provide him/her with any necessary application forms.