Assistance with Citizenship and Immigration Services
We offer assistance to constituents with general information about Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and specific information regarding applications, current filing procedures, and status verification for pending applications.
If you have a specific question regarding your petition, you will need to complete a Privacy Release Form. According to the Privacy Release Act of 1974, your written permission is required for us to inquire about your situation with a federal agency. Just print it, fill it out, and mail or fax to my district office as listed on the form.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q Where can I find the application I need?
A All immigration forms and applications can be accessed through the USCIS website.
Q How can a schedule an appointment with a USCIS District Office?
A Most district offices throughout the country have recently implemented an on-line appointment scheduling service called InfoPass. Visit their website here to book an appointment.
Q How can I check on the status of my petition?
A If you have filed a petition with any of the Service Centers or with the National Benefits Center, you can access your current status through the USCIS website. If you filed a petition with a District Office or believe there is a problem with the processing of your petition, please contact my district office for assistance.
Q It has taken longer to process my petition than the date noted on my receipt. What can I do?
A The dates listed on application receipts are estimated processing times only and do not guarantee approval within that time frame. It is best to consult the updated list of processing dates at your Service Center. If the bulletin indicates that your petition is significantly behind schedule, my office can initiate an inquiry on your behalf.
Q Can you expedite the processing of my petition?
A USCIS will consider rushing a case only in instances of humanitarian emergencies or diplomatic processing. This does not apply to I-129 Petitions for Nonimmigrant Workers, where the employer submitting the petition has the option to pay for premium processing.
