Immigration & Visas

Department of Homeland Security

Can Congressman Peters help me?

My office is able to assist San Diegans with immigration concerns. 

To begin the process, please complete, print & sign the privacy release form below. Completed forms should be mailed to our office at 4350 Executive Dr., Suite 105, San Diego, CA 92121. Once we have the form, we can begin to work on your case. 

As we address your concerns, please bear in mind that we cannot force an agency to act in your favor.  The rules of the U.S. House of Representatives do not allow us to intervene in, or influence the outcome of, cases that are under the jurisdiction of any court.  Finally, our office cannot intervene in matters under the jurisdiction of local, state, or foreign governments.

We look forward to helping you!

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Offices in California (USCIS)

My office is available to assist with a variety of Immigration and Visa related matters. Below you will find links to local USCIS offices throughout the state of California. You can also go to the USCIS Office Locator to identify the Immigration office that services your area.
PLEASE NOTE: In order to visit these offices or to speak with an Immigration Information Officer, you must have an appointment scheduled by USCIS, or you must schedule an INFOPASS appointment.

 Below are some useful links and information regarding frequently asked questions around both of these matters

What is the current status of my visa application?

For current application status type in a receipt number at  My USCIS - Case Status.  Here USCIS will give you the most recent action taken regarding the application in reference.

How long will it take to process my application?

For estimated time frames, visit  USCIS Processing Time Information and select the current office with which your application resides.  Then, look for your form # on the left hand side of the chart, and estimated processing times for such form are listed in the right hand column.

How do I know which office my application is with?

The office which is currently reviewing your application is indicated by the first 3 letters of the receipt number:

WAC or CSC- California Service Center

LIN or NSC- Nebraska Service Center

SRC, SSC or TSC – Texas Service Center

EAC or VSC – Vermont Service Center

MSC or NBC – National Benefits Center

If your application has 3 letters not identified above, please contact my office staff who would be happy to assist in providing the information.

What will it take to expedite my application?

USCIS reviews all expedite requests on a case by case basis.  The following website lists the criteria for which an expedite request is considered: USCIS Expedite Criteria

How can I speak with an agent at USCIS?

In order to speak with an Immigration Information Officer, you may schedule an INFOPASS Appointment at the local USCIS office.  The San Diego office is located in downtown San Diego at 1325 Front Street. San Diego, CA 92101.  You can also go to the USCIS Office Location to identify the Immigration Office which serves your area.

 

Can Congressman Peters help me?

My office is happy to help answer additonal questions or further investigate the matter.

To begin the process, federal agencies require that we have a written and signed privacy release form when intervening on behalf of a constituent.  Once we have the form, we can begin to work on your case.  Please complete this privacy release form and return it to me at 4350 Executive Dr., Suite 105, San Diego, CA 92121 or call (858) 455-5550.

As we address your concerns, please bear in mind that we  cannot force an agency to act in your favor.  The rules of the US House of Representatives do not allow us to intervene in, or influence the outcome of, cases that are under the jurisdiction of any court.  Finally, our office cannot intervene in matters under the jurisdiction of local, state, or foreign governments.