How to contact USCIS if you need help with a case?
If you have tried our tools and still need help, you may submit an online case inquiryor call to the USCIS Contact Center. Depending on what information we need to respond to your request, we may forward a service request to the office that is processing your case. USCIS Service Centers
How long does it take to get a response from USCIS?
If you contacted the USCIS Contact Center about a case at one of the USCIS Service Centers or the NBC and they sent a service request to the center processing your case, you should receive a response within 30 days (15 days for expedited requests).
What did USCIS announce for fiscal year 2019?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today released preliminary fiscal year 2019 agency statistics, accomplishments and efforts to implement President Trump’s agenda. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today clarified requirements regarding the Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification.
How can myuscis help me navigate the immigration process?
myUSCIS provides a personalized account to help you navigate the immigration process. On myUSCIS, you will find: Information to help explore your immigration options.
Can I check the status of my USCIS case?
The short answer is Yes, and we’ll explain how. USCIS National Customer Service Center provide a toll-free phone number, 1-800-375-5283, for USCIS customers to call and obtain case status and other information. Callers will also have an option to speak directly to a USCIS representative during business hours.
How do I contact USCIS for a receipt number?
Contact Us. Call toll-free 800-375-5283. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability: TTY 800-767-1833. Note that the National Benefits Center, which processes cases with receipt numbers starting with MSC, is not a USCIS Service Center.
How do I contact the USCIS public relations department?
Speak with a USCIS spokesperson regarding media inquiries. Contact the Public Engagement Division or a community relations officer. You may sign up with USCIS to receive automatic notifications, including information regarding new regulations, policies, and forms or changes to them.
How do I extend my nonimmigrant stay in the US?
If you are a nonimmigrant in the U.S. and you want to extend your stay beyond the expiration of your status, you may confirm your online filing eligibility at uscis.gov/i539online, and then file Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status online with a USCIS online account.
What does USCIS stand for?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today released preliminary fiscal year 2019 agency statistics, accomplishments and efforts to implement President Trump’s agenda.
How do I schedule an appointment with USCIS?
Visit a USCIS Field Office. Some offices allow you to schedule an in-office appointment online. If your local office does not have online scheduling and you need help with document services (such as passport stamps and advance parole) or have an emergency, call the USCIS Contact Center.
How can I Check my USCIS case status online?
After you must have filled your visa application with USCIS, you are going to receive a Form I-797, Notice of Action. This form is going to notify you that your petition was received and gives you a USCIS case number with which you can use to check your USCIS case status online.
How do I Know my USCIS processing time?
In order to know your USCIS processing time go to the official website. Once you choose your petition/form type and processing center, hit the “Get Processing Time” button. Once you do that, the processing time will be displayed just as in the image below.
How do I make an inquiry about USCIS history?
Visit our FOIA and Privacy Act webpage to make an inquiry. The Library is open to non-USCIS researchers by appointment only. For a research appointment or other assistance, please email CISHistory.Library@uscis.dhs.gov. Visit our USCIS Genealogy program webpage to request genealogy records and make general genealogy inquiries.
Who is the current head of USCIS?
Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan today announced that Kenneth T. (Ken) Cuccinelli will serve as the new acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), effective June 10, 2019.
How do I contact the US citizenship and Immigration Services?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Local Offices. International Immigration Offices. Main Address: Information and Customer Service Division 111 Massachusetts Ave., NW MS 2260 Washington, DC 20529-2260. Toll Free: 1-800-375-5283. 1-877-247-4645 (Military Help Line) TTY: 1-800-767-1833. Forms: Citizenship and Immigration Services Forms
How do I get to a USCIS Field Office?
Locate a USCIS field office. Please refer to your interview or appointment notice to confirm the field office address for your visit. USCIS field offices do not allow walk-ins. You must have an appointment to visit an office.
How do I talk to a representative at USCIS?
If you need to talk to a representative for another reason, and are in the United States or a U.S. territory, you can call the USCIS Contact Center.
Where can I find the USCIS historical reference library?
The USCIS Historical Reference Libraryis located at: 111 Massachusetts Ave. NW First Floor (MS 2180) Washington, D.C. 20529-2180
How long does it take to create a USCIS online account?
USCIS Online Account —If you submitted a paper form and your receipt number begins with IOE, we mailed you a letter about creating a USCIS online account. That letter has user codes (valid for 90 days) you need to create an account.
If you need to talk to a representative for another reason and you’re in the United States or a U.S. territory call the USCIS Contact Center.
What are the hours of a USCIS representative?
Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern, except on federal holidays. If you have been locked out of your USCIS online account or need other technical help, you may send us an online message.
Is there a USCIS service center in the national benefits center?
The National Benefits Center (NBC) processes cases with receipt numbers starting with MSC and NBC*, but it is not a USCIS Service Center. The service centers and the NBC do not provide in-person assistance with questions about your case.
How do I get an automatic case alert from USCIS?
If you submitted a paper form and your receipt number begins with other letters, you can create an account and add your paper-filed case to receive automatic case alerts. For technical support with the USCIS online account, use this help form.
How to schedule an appointment with USCIS for a long pending case?
For long-pending cases at a USCIS Field Office, customers or their attorneys may also schedule an in-person appointment through USCIS InfoPass to get more information. However, the system can only display available appointment times for a 14-day range, and sometimes no appointments are available.
How do I reschedule my USCIS appointment due to temperature?
If your temperature reads 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, you must immediately leave the office building. (This does not apply to application support centers.) To reschedule your appointment, call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833).
How do I talk to an immigration officer at USCIS?
Hours In order to visit this office or to speak with an Immigration Information Officer, you must have an appointment scheduled by USCIS by calling the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283. Note: An appointment is required to visit this office. Hours of Service for Military Members
How do I change my address with USCIS?
Visit the Change of Address webpage to get started. Submit an online inquiry about your case or request other services, such as an accommodation request, or how to correct an error on your notice. See an estimate of how much time USCIS is taking to process your application or petition at its offices.
How do I file a USCIS form online?
File your form online for a more convenient and secure experience. For forms available only in paper, select the Form Details button to download the form and instructions. USCIS forms and USCIS online accounts are always free.
Is there a USCIS email address for USCIS?
This is not a USCIS email address. The body of the email may contain USCIS and Office of the Inspector General labels, your address and a fraudulent download button that links to a non-government web address (uscis-online.org). Do not respond to these emails or click the links in them.
What to do if you receive a USCIS email requesting I-9?
If you believe that you received a scam email requesting Form I-9 information from USCIS, report it to the Federal Trade Commission. If you are not sure if it is a scam, forward the suspicious email to the USCIS webmaster. USCIS will review the emails received and share with law enforcement agencies as appropriate.
Can I pay USCIS immigration fees online?
You can pay some immigration fees online, but only if you pay through your USCIS online account and Pay.gov. Remember, you can learn more on our Paying USCIS Fees page. USCIS does not manage the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program. This program is managed by the U.S. Department of State (State Department).
How to reschedule an appointment with a USCIS Field Office?
If your temperature reads 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, you must immediately leave the office building. (This does not apply to application support centers.) To reschedule your appointment with a field office, you must call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833).
How can I change my address with USCIS for free?
USCIS forms and USCIS online accounts are always free. Most individuals can change their address in two ways: Through your existing USCIS online account if you filed your form online; or Filing Form AR-11, Alien’s Change of Address Card, online. Use this form to appeal a USCIS decision on a Form I-130 or Form I-360 Widow (er).