Thank you for your interest in the services provided through my office. To assist you with your immigration concerns, the websites listed below can provide valuable information. If you have additional questions relating to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), formerly known as Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), the Department of State, or the Department of Treasury, you can call my Detroit office at (313) 226-6020 to speak with my constituent representative for immigration issues, (800) 851-0030 (in state) to leave a message, or write to my office at:

Office of Senator Carl Levin
Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building
477 Michigan Avenue, Suite 1860
Detroit, MI 48226-2594

VISAS FOR ENTRY INTO THE U.S.

• Nonimmigrant Visitor Visas

  How can I obtain a nonimmigrant visitor visa application for a friend or family member interested in visiting me in the U.S.?

  Information regarding the application process for a temporary business (B-1) or tourist (B-2) visa may be found at the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs.

• Immigrant Visas/Permanent Residency

  There are three main types of immigrant visa applications:

  I-130 Immigrant Petition for Alien Relative:
  Petitions for alien relatives are only available for relatives of U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For further information concerning eligibility, or to download particular applications, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.

  I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker:
  Eligibility for obtaining an employment-based immigrant visa is determined by the Department of Labor, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Department of State. For further information, visit the websites of the Department of Labor or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

  Diversity Visa Application:
  Each year, the Department of State holds a Diversity Visa Lottery that offers applicants an opportunity to enter a random computer generated lottery drawing. If selected, the applicant must meet certain requirements prior to consideration for an immigrant visa. To determine eligibility for participation in the lottery and receive further instructions, check the websites of either the Department of State or the Bureau of Consular Affairs.

• Fiancé(e) Visas

  How can I obtain a visa for my fiancé(e) if we are planning to marry in the U.S.?

  If you are interested in bringing an alien fiancé(e) to marry in the U.S., you will need to file an I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Only U.S. citizens are eligible to file an I-129F petition. You may download an application from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.

NATURALIZATION/CITIZENSHIP

If you are not a U.S. citizen by birth or did not acquire U.S. citizenship automatically after birth, you may still be eligible to become a citizen through the normal naturalization process. For more details on the eligibility requirements for naturalization and the application process, visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.

Important Federal Agency Telephone Numbers

U.S. State Department
American Citizens Services - (202) 647-5225
National Visa Center - (603) 334-0700
Visa Office - (202) 663-1225
Priority Date Information - (202) 663-1541
Passport Information - (877) 487-2778
Bureau of Consular Affairs

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
USCIS Northern Service Center - (402) 437-5218
USCIS National Customer Service - (800) 375-5283
USCIS Forms Request Line - (800) 870-3676

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs Service (Port of Detroit) - (313) 442-0368

Michigan Organizations Providing Legal Assistance to Immigrants

Archdiocese of Detroit
Immigration Legal Services
305 Michigan Avenue, 5th Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 237-4694

Catholic Diocese of Saginaw
Hispanic Ministries Cultural Center
Office of Latin Affairs
408 Hayes Street, 2nd Floor
Saginaw, MI 48602
(517) 755-4477

St. Vincent Catholic Charities
2800 West Willow
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-4734

Freedom House
2630 W. Lafayette Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48216-2019
(313) 964-4320

International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit
111 East Kirby Street
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 871-8600

 

FEDERAL AGENCIES

• USA.gov
• U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
• State Department

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