Information - Service Center

[leoidiarte 2]

Hello Friends,

Could someone tell me what is the phone of the California Service Center?

Thanks!

[kstrozyk 13]

I don't think you can contact the local office or a service center directly. I looked for it once, but I couldn't find it. If you have any questions I would try the customer service line at 1-800-375-5283

[Nero 17]

Hi Leandro, 1-800-375-5283 will allow you to access the General USCIS line, from there prompts will allow you to access the office in California. Have your case # and questions ready. ALSO when you or your wife call the case worker at the USCIS will give you their full name and their id number. Write this down and repeat it back to them. - I found that when they knew you had their name and number and could reference them later (i.e. they could be held accountable for the information they give you) things tended to get done faster. This was the case for me anyway. I called one or two times about my (now) wife's i129F and wasn't given any useful information, but when I called and made it clear that I had written down the name and id number of the USCIS representitive I spoke with our NOA2 was mailed within the same week. This is just just my experience, but it can't hurt anything.

Once your NOA2 comes your case will be sent to the NVC for processing. NVC will only hold on to it for a week or 2 maximum. If you don't hear from your embassy within 3 weeks of your case arriving at the NVC you may want to call your consulate, and start preparing your Pack 4 papers. Once the consulate receive the packet only give them 2 or 3 weeks before you start calling to check the status. My wife's visa interview was delayed by nearly 6 weeks because we never received the letter from the consulate to send in the documents. I understand that your case is time sensitive, so I would have everything ready to go and call them often to try to get your interview as soon as possible. Once you have your interview your visa should be in hand within a week or 2 and you can fly that day if you're ready for it. We decided not to buy my wife's ticket over before she had her visa. Luckily this time of year you can usually find fairly reasonable last minute rates. Good Luck and take care - Rich