Immigration Assistance

Congressman Kevin McCarthy can assist you with questions regarding the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and any applications you have filed with that agency, including naturalization applications, immigrant petitions for relatives, and adjustment of status applications. If you have been working with the USCIS and have encountered problems, we might be able to help. Please contact my Bakersfield office for assistance.

Congressman Kevin McCarthy
4100 Empire Drive, Suite 150
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone: (661) 327-3611
Fax: (661) 637-0867

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How do I become a U.S. citizen?
2. I recently filed for Naturalization or a Green Card with the USCIS. How long will that take?
3. I need a form from the USCIS, but the local office won't give me one. How do I get a USCIS form?
4. I've tried calling the USCIS to ask a simple question, but can't get through. How do you call the USCIS?
5. USCIS and Congress

How do I become a U.S. citizen?

Visit the USCIS website for information about how to become a U.S. Citizen. Also, you can download a "Guide to Naturalization." This 45-page booklet answers most questions you may have regarding citizenship.
You must have Adobe Acrobat to access it.

If you prefer, you can also call 1-800-870-3676 and request form N-400, the Naturalization application, or download it from the USCIS website.

I recently filed for Naturalization or a Green Card with the USCIS. How long will that take?

If you would like Congressman McCarthy to inquire about the status of your Naturalization or Green Card, please contact my Bakersfield office.

Congressman Kevin McCarthy
4100 Empire Drive, Suite 150
Bakersfield, California 93309
Phone: (661) 327-3611
Fax: (661) 637-0867

I need a form from the USCIS, but the local office won't give me one. How do I get a USCIS form?

Forms are available for download from the USCIS website.

I've tried calling the USCIS to ask a simple question, but can't get through. How do you call the USCIS?

You can also try the USCIS' toll-free number for general questions: 1-800-375-5283.

USCIS and Congress

Congresswomen Zoe Lofgren of California is the chairman of the House Judiciary's subcommittee on Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. This Web page includes some useful information about immigration issues before Congress.

Go to the USCIS Web site to find information on laws, regulations and interpretations controlling immigration and the work of the USCIS. Here, you can find the full text of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and any subsequent legislation that has affected it.

You can also learn how immigration laws are made and how regulations are developed. You can explore agency and judicial interpretations of those laws. You can also find handbooks and guides used by the USCIS in performing its mission as well as guides created to help you through the immigration process.