🇺🇸 US Immigration MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI assistants with tools, resources, and prompts for U.S. employment-based immigration petitions — specifically EB1A (Extraordinary Ability) and EB2 NIW (National Interest Waiver).

✨ Key Features

| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | 🔤 LaTeX Document Generation | Generate complete, professional LaTeX petition letters, reference letters, and exhibit lists | | 📜 Legal Citation Tools | Format CFR, USCIS Policy Manual, INA, and case citations correctly | | ⚖️ Dhanasar Framework Analyzer | Evaluate evidence against the three-prong NIW test | | 🏆 EB1A Criteria Checker | Map evidence to the 10 regulatory criteria | | 📅 Visa Bulletin Guidance | Understand priority dates and processing times | | 📝 Document Templates | Structured prompts for petition letters and reference letters |

🎯 Perfect For

• Self-petitioners preparing their own EB1A or EB2 NIW applications
• Immigration attorneys streamlining document preparation
• Researchers and professionals building evidence packages
• Anyone using LaTeX for professional immigration documents

📋 Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ (Download)
• An MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, VS Code with MCP extension, Cursor, etc.)
• LaTeX distribution (for compiling generated documents): TeX Live, MiKTeX, or Overleaf

🚀 Quick Start

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/sebastianomarchesini/us-immigration-mcp.git
cd us-immigration-mcp

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build the project
npm run build

Configure Claude Desktop

Add to your Claude Desktop configuration file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "us-immigration": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/us-immigration-mcp/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop. You'll see the tools available in the 🔧 menu.

Run in Development Mode

npm run dev

🛠️ Available Tools

LaTeX Document Generation

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | generate_niw_petition_latex | Complete EB2 NIW petition letter with Dhanasar framework | | generate_eb1a_petition_latex | Complete EB1A petition letter with claimed criteria | | generate_reference_letter_latex | Expert recommendation letter template | | generate_exhibit_list_latex | Formatted exhibit index | | generate_latex_preamble | Reusable preamble with legal commands | | escape_latex | Escape special characters for LaTeX |

Citation Formatting

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | format_cfr_citation | Code of Federal Regulations citations | | format_case_citation | Legal case citations (Bluebook format) | | format_uscis_policy_citation | USCIS Policy Manual citations | | format_ina_citation | Immigration and Nationality Act citations | | format_latex_citation | Citations formatted for LaTeX documents | | get_common_citations | Dictionary of frequently used citations |

NIW Analysis (Matter of Dhanasar)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | analyze_dhanasar_prong | Analyze evidence against a specific prong | | evaluate_niw_petition | Comprehensive three-prong evaluation | | suggest_niw_evidence | Recommend evidence types for weak areas | | get_dhanasar_summary | Complete framework overview |

EB1A Analysis

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | analyze_eb1a_criterion | Evaluate evidence against criteria 1-10 | | map_evidence_to_eb1a_criteria | Suggest applicable criteria | | get_eb1a_criteria_summary | All 10 criteria overview | | compare_eb1a_vs_niw | Compare both pathways |

Immigration Information

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | get_visa_bulletin_info | Understanding the Visa Bulletin | | explain_priority_date | Priority date implications | | get_processing_times_info | USCIS processing information |

📄 LaTeX Usage Examples

Generate an NIW Petition Letter

User: Generate a LaTeX petition letter for my EB2 NIW application. 
      My name is John Smith, I work in machine learning, and my endeavor 
      is developing AI systems for healthcare diagnostics. I have a PhD 
      in Computer Science from Stanford (2020).

The tool will generate a complete .tex file with:

• Proper legal formatting and citations
• Dhanasar three-prong structure
• Placeholder sections for your specific evidence
• Custom LaTeX commands for legal citations (\cfr{}, \casename{}, \exhibit{})

Compile the LaTeX Document

# Using pdflatex
pdflatex petition.tex

# Or upload to Overleaf for online editing

Custom LaTeX Commands Included

\cfr{8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)}           % CFR citations (italicized)
\casename{Matter of Dhanasar}        % Case names (italicized)
\exhibit{A-1}                        % Exhibit references (bold)
\seeexhibit{C-2}                     % "See Exhibit C-2" format

📚 Available Resources

Access legal texts via the MCP resources interface:

| URI | Content | |-----|---------| | legal://dhanasar | Matter of Dhanasar, 26 I&N Dec. 884 (AAO 2016) | | legal://kazarian | Kazarian v. USCIS, 596 F.3d 1115 (9th Cir. 2010) | | legal://eb1a-criteria | 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(h)(3) — EB1A criteria | | legal://eb2-niw-criteria | 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k) — EB2 NIW requirements | | legal://policy-manual-niw | USCIS Policy Manual Vol. 6, Part F, Ch. 5 |

📝 Available Prompts

| Prompt | Description | |--------|-------------| | niw_petition_outline | Structure for NIW petition cover letter | | reference_letter_guidance | Template for expert recommendation letters | | rfe_response_framework | Framework for responding to RFEs | | eb1a_petition_outline | Structure for EB1A petition letter |

🏗️ Project Structure

us-immigration-mcp/
├── src/
│   ├── index.ts                 # Main MCP server entry point
│   ├── tools/
│   │   ├── citations.ts         # Citation formatting tools
│   │   ├── dhanasar.ts          # NIW analysis tools
│   │   ├── eb1a.ts              # EB1A criteria tools
│   │   ├── visa-bulletin.ts     # Visa bulletin tools
│   │   └── latex.ts             # LaTeX generation tools
│   ├── resources/
│   │   └── legal-texts.ts       # Legal resource content
│   └── prompts/
│       └── templates.ts         # Prompt templates
├── templates/                    # Example LaTeX templates
├── dist/                         # Compiled JavaScript
├── package.json
├── tsconfig.json
└── README.md

⚠️ Disclaimer

This tool is for informational and educational purposes only.

• This is NOT legal advice. Immigration law is complex and constantly evolving.
• Always consult with a qualified immigration attorney for your specific case.
• The developers are not responsible for any immigration decisions made using this tool.
• Information may not reflect the most recent legal developments.
• Verify all citations and legal standards before submitting any petition.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

Ideas for Contributions

• [ ] Add more AAO decision summaries
• [ ] Implement PERM labor certification tools
• [ ] Add EB1B (Outstanding Researcher) support
• [ ] Create i-140 form field mapper
• [ ] Add more LaTeX templates (CV, cover letters)
• [ ] Support for BibTeX legal citations

🧪 Development

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run in development mode (with hot reload)
npm run dev

# Build for production
npm run build

# Run linting
npm run lint

# Run tests
npm test

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License — see LICENSE for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Anthropic for the Model Context Protocol
• The immigration law community for public legal resources
• USCIS for the Policy Manual and public AAO decisions
• The LaTeX community for typesetting excellence

📬 Contact

• Author: Sebastiano Marchesini
• GitHub: @sebastianomarchesini

Built with ❤️ to help navigate the U.S. immigration system