Help with a Federal Agency
If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While we cannot guarantee you a favorable outcome, we will do our best to help you receive a fair and timely response to your problem.
Residents of the 35th Congressional District of California can contact us for assistance in dealing with Federal agencies. In order to better serve you, this form will generate a printable pdf document that you should sign and mail, fax, or deliver in person to our office.
Please include all pertinent information and claim numbers in your correspondence—such as:
- Your Social Security number for a case involving Social Security;
- VA claim number for a case with Department of Veterans Affairs;
- Taxpayer identification number (Social Security number, if individual) for an Internal Revenue Service problem, etc.;
- Your address, home phone number and daytime phone number (if different than home) so that we can obtain any additional information from you that might be necessary;
- Copies of any related documents or correspondence that you may have from the agency involved
Congressional immigration casework involves our casework team assisting constituents with immigration-related issues and cases. This assistance can range from checking the status of pending applications to explaining processes and procedures. While congressional offices cannot influence case outcomes, they can advocate for due consideration and help navigate the system.
- Assistance with immigration cases
- Explaining procedures
- Information gathering and communication
- Checking application status
- Advocating for constituents
- Facilitating communication
- Oversight and investigation
- Finding locations of detainees
Immgration casework forms:
- Casework Privacy Authorization Form
- Formulario de Autorizacion
- Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative Form G-28
- I-246 Form
Please Note:
The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a) requires that Members of Congress or their staff have written authorization before they can obtain information about an individual's case.
We must have your signature to proceed with this type of request.