1. The first place to check is on any receipt notice you may have received from the USCIS. On that form there may be an estimated time of how long it will take to process the type of paperwork you filed. You should usually wait until that estimated time has passed before inquiring further. USCIS officials and my office cannot check on any paperwork that is still within the normal processing time. If, however, you have a life or death emergency during this time that involves your USCIS paperwork, please contact my office as soon as possible to see if I can help.
2. If the normal processing time has passed, you may want to make an appointment to speak with an immigration officer through Infopass at http://infopass.uscis.gov/. Infopass is a free, easy and convenient Internet-based system that allows the public to make an appointment to discuss complex immigration issues that are best handled in person.
3. If you cannot visit the USCIS office or if you need more help after you talk to officials there, feel free to contact my office. My aide that works with USCIS matters may be able to lead you in the right direction. Also, if you have an emergency that is affected by your USCIS paperwork, do not hesitate to call.
Due to the privacy act of 1974, I need your signed written permission if you would like my help with a claim or appeal. Please print out this Authorization Form and fax it to my district office at 614-818-0887, or mail it to my district office at :
Congressman Patrick J. Tiberi
3000 Corporate Exchange Drive, Rm 310
Columbus, Ohio 43231
If you have require immediate assistance with a INS problem, call my district office at 614-523-2555.
Because of federal privacy laws, I will need your written permission to help you with your INS paperwork. To speed up this process, you may want to print out my Authorization Form and fax it to my district office.
