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Travel Abroad and Immigration

I can provide a variety of assistance in dealing with the U.S. State Department. Adopting a child abroad, getting your passport application expedited, travel warnings, and consular information sheets are just a few items I can help you with. Please feel free to contact one of my district offices with any questions or to request assistance with these issues.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Travel Abroad



I am planning a trip abroad, what assistance is available to me?

  • If you are traveling abroad within two weeks and need your passport application expedited, I can help you once you file the application and pay the necessary fees. You can click here http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html to be directed to the Department of State’s passport information page, which includes forms, fees, and procedures if you are traveling within 14 days.
  • You may need a visa depending on the purpose and duration of your stay abroad. Click here for a list of foreign entry requirements.
  • When you are planning to travel abroad it is a good idea to review the Consular Warnings http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html and Consular Information Sheet http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html to obtain current conditions and helpful information regarding the country you plan to visit. The Department of State updates warnings and information daily.
  • American Citizen Services is located at all U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad and is your best resource for assistance with a variety of problems while in a foreign country. Click here http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/embassies/embassies_1214.html for an alphabetical listing of US Embassies and Consulates.

Where can I get answers regarding immigration processes?

  • For general immigration information regarding an application already filed, call toll free 1 (800) 375-5283, or TTY 1 (800) 767-1833. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has developed a highly interactive and informative website including a “How Do I” section and numerous applications and forms. You can also click here to check the status of your application or review the processing reports for the various U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service Centers.
  • The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office that serves the Tenth Congressional District is located in Houston. You can click here http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/houston/index.htm to go to the Houston CIS website