Free guide · your three offices

Find Who Can Make a Congressional Inquiry About Your USCIS Case

Every US resident has three offices that do immigration casework: your House representative and both senators. Their intake rules differ office by office. Pick your state to see yours.

How a congressional inquiry works

What can a congressional inquiry actually do?

The office asks USCIS about your case through a dedicated channel USCIS answers. It cannot order an approval, and no honest person promises it speeds anything up. It gets your case looked at, and the reply joins your dated record.

Why do the offices need a privacy release?

Federal privacy law: USCIS cannot discuss your case with a congressional office until you authorize it in writing. Every office has its own form, and some require ink signatures.

Which of my three offices should I contact?

Any of them can help, and their intake rules differ. Contacting one office first is usually better than all three at once - two offices working the same case at the same time can slow both down.

When is the right time to ask?

Offices act most readily when a case is already outside normal processing time or a USCIS inquiry has gone unanswered. The free check computes those dates for your exact case.

When does this route open for my case?

The free check answers it with a date. No account needed.

MoveMyCase is a self-help software product that helps you prepare and track your own inquiries. It is not a law firm, is not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency, and does not provide legal advice, opinions, or representation. Using this product does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice, consult a licensed immigration attorney.