Immigration | Congressman Bob Goodlatte, Representing the 6th District of Virginia

Immigration

Congressman Goodlatte can assist you with questions regarding the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or the Department of State and any applications you have filed with those agencies, including naturalization applications, immigrant petitions for relatives, and adjustment of status applications. If you have been working with the USCIS or the State Department and have encountered problems, we might be able to help.

Frequently Asked Questions:

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

How do I become a U.S. Citizen? Up Top

Visit the USCIS website for information about how to become a U.S. Citizen. Also, you can download a "Guide to Naturalization." This 66-page booklet answers most questions you may have regarding citizenship. You must have Adobe Acrobat to access it.

You can now download software from the USCIS website that will allow you to complete your naturalization form on your personal computer, then print a special bar-coded application that greatly improves the accuracy and speed of the data input by USCIS staff.

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?Up Top

If you would like Congressman Goodlatte to inquire about the status of your Naturalization or Green Card, contact us at your nearest office location.

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

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

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

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

Business and Immigration Up Top

The trend in immigration law over the last few years has provided more options for companies wanting to hire people not living in the U.S. You can find information at USCIS. Or by contacting of my district offices.

USCIS and Congress Up Top

Congressman John Hostettler of Indiana is the chairman of the House Judiciary's subcommittee on Immigration. The subcommittee's webpage includes some useful information about immigration issues before Congress. Testimony before the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims is also available on-line.

Go to the USCIS website 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 immigrationprocess.