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Since our founding, the United States has been a beacon of hope for immigrants, and I am happy to help the latest generation of newcomers navigate the immigration and naturalization process. We have welcomed people like my great-grandparents, who came to our shores in search of religious freedom and the opportunity for a better life for their family. It is our immigrant experience and our diversity as a nation that has set us apart, making America the land of innovation as well as the land of opportunity.

Important: For all immigration issues, please complete the privacy authorization form and mail or fax it to Jorge Loweree in my Boulder office. For assistance with immigration applications pending before USCIS, please review these Congressional guidelines and complete the privacy authorization and intake forms before contacting Jorge Loweree in my Boulder office.

USCIS and Congress

Go to the USCIS website to find information on laws, regulations and interpretations of law controlling immigration and the work of the USCIS. You can also find a copy of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The USCIS automated information line is available 24 hours a day. The number is: 1-800-767-1833. If you have an emergency, or can’t get the help you need from these resources, I might be able to help.

Commonly Asked Immigration Questions:

Can Congressman Polis assist me in obtaining information about my immigration application?

Yes. Jorge Loweree in my Boulder office handles immigration casework and is happy to discuss your situation and, if appropriate, communicate with USCIS regarding your application.

I have a friend/relative who would like to visit the U.S.  Can Congressman Polis help with this process?

Yes. Most foreign nationals must get a Visitor Visa before entering the U.S. by applying at a consulate or embassy abroad. Congressional offices often writes to foreign posts with information about an applicant that may be helpful in getting approval. PLEASE NOTE: A letter from a Member of Congress is not a guarantee of visa issuance. The most common reason for denial is an applicant's failure to overcome the assumption that he or she will remain in the U.S. Regrettably, a congressional office cannot help expedite an application through security clearance.

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" to help answer your questions.

If you prefer, you can 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 my office to inquire about the status of your Naturalization or Green Card, fill out a privacy authorization form and mail it to our Boulder office.

If you simply want to know how long the processing time takes, please call my Boulder office and we will consult the latest processing report.

Where can I get a USCIS form?

Forms are available for download from the USCIS website.   You can request forms be mailed to you on the USCIS website, or by calling 1-800-870-FORM (3676).

You can e-file many immigration forms by going to the following Web site: Electronic Filing for Immigration Benefits.

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.

Office Contact: For all immigration issues, please complete the privacy authorization form and mail or fax it to Jorge Loweree in my Boulder office. For assistance with immigration applications pending before USCIS, please review these Congressional guidelines and complete the privacy authorization and intake forms before contacting Jorge Loweree in the Boulder office.
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