Immigration

 

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

You will need to fill out a privacy release and mail it to Congressman Gary Ackerman, along with the explanation of the problem you are having, to the District office at:

218-14 Northern Boulevard
Bayside, NY 11361

How do I become a US Citizen?

Visit the USCIS website for information about how to become a U.S. Citizen.  Also, you can download a "Guide to Naturalization."  This 45-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?

If you would like me to inquire about the status of your Naturalization or Green Card, fill out a privacy release and mail it to Congressman Gary Ackerman at

218-14 Northern Boulevard
Bayside, NY 11361

Forms are available for download, or you can request to have copies of forms mailed to you, via the USCIS website, or by calling 1-800-870-FORM (3676).

The district office maintains a supply of USCIS forms, as well. Please contact the District office at:

218-14 Northern Boulevard
Bayside, NY 11361
Phone: (718) 423-2154
Fax: (718) 423-5053

Send in your forms to the appropriate office by certified mail with a return address or by a carrier that can track your letter. 

No! Unless specifically requested by an officer, your original documents will be required at the time of interview

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.

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.  The Nutshell Guide for U.S. Businesses Employing Foreign Nationals is a handy reference.  Also check the Procedures and Alternatives to Sponsoring an H-1B Specialty Worker fact sheet for more information about hiring people with special skills not readily available in the United States

Information on laws, regulations and interpretations controlling immigration and the work of the USCIS, can be found at the USCIS web site. 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 immigration process.