Individuals who believe they have suffered discrimination may call the OSC toll-free Worker Hotline at 1-800-255-7688 [Voice] or 1-800-237-2515 [TTY].
OSC staff members (who have access to language interpreters) can help workers by calling employers and explaining proper verification practices and, when necessary, by providing victims of discrimination with charge forms. Upon receipt of a charge of discrimination, OSC investigations typically take no longer than 7 months. Victims may obtain various types of relief, including job relief and back pay.
To file a charge, please mail or fax the charge form to:
Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices
Civil Rights Division
US Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (NYA)
Washington, DC 20530
Worker Hotline: 1-800-255-7688 [Voice] or 1-800-237-2515 [TTY]
Employer Hotline: 1-800-255-8155 [Voice] or 1-800-362-2735 [TTY]
Direct Office Line: 1-202-616-5594 [Voice] or 1-202-616-5525 [TTY]
Fax: (202) 616-5509
You also have the option of completing the English (Fillable) Charge form electronically, printing and signing it, and then sending it as an email attachment to osccrt@usdoj.gov
Forms
Resources
Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
Worker Hotline: 1-800-255-7688 • Employer Hotline: 1-800-255-8155
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(currently vacant) |
Special Counsel |
Seema Nanda |
Deputy Special Counsel |
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Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices |
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. OSC, NYA 9000 Washington, D.C. 20530 |
(202) 616-5594 Worker Hotline: 1-800-255-7688 Employer Hotline: 1-800-255-8155 Teletypewriter (TTY) (202) 616-5525 & 1-800-237-2515 Fax: (202) 616-5509 |
Email: osccrt@usdoj.gov |