Who/What is the CIS Ombudsman
The CIS ombudsman was established by congress in 2002 as an independent office within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Its primary functions are to assist people in resolving issues with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), provide private relief, identify systemic problems, and recommend improvements.
New Regional Representatives Announced
The CIS Ombudsman has recently appointed four new regional representatives to improve local involvement and assistance. These representatives will serve in:
- Western Region (Los Angeles)
- Central Region (Dallas)
- Northeast Region (Boston)
- Southeast Region (Orlando)
The new representatives will engage closely with local immigrant communities to suggest policy changes to USCIS and educate the immigrant population about how their office can assist them in difficult immigration cases.
How to Contact Your Regional Representative
To contact your regional representative, forward an email to the assigned address for your region:
Central Region
States/Territories: Arizona (excluding Yuma), Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Contact Email: CISOmbudsman.Central@hq.dhs.gov
Northeast Region
States/Territories: Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia
Contact Email: CISOmbudsman.Northeast@hq.dhs.gov
Southeast Region
States/Territories: Alabama, Arkansa, Florid, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Caribbean Islands, Virginia, Washington, D.C.
Contact Email: CISOmbudsman.Southeast@hq.dhs.gov
Western Region
States/Territories: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona (Yuma only), California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Washington
Contact Email: CISOmbudsman.Western@hq.dhs.gov
Conclusion
Immigrants looking for support on issues relating to USCIS will find these newly elected regional representatives a worthy resource. The major goal of these representatives is to create local ties and give constructive criticism that can smoothen the immigration experience. Additionally, they will make sure community needs are taken into consideration in the policy making process. Get in touch with your regional representative today and receive personalized assistance so that you can confidently forge through your immigration journey.
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