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How to call USCIS (United States) from abroad

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Primary international line

USCIS Contact Center from outside the US
+1 212 620 3418
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USCIS publishes live Contact Center help Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. US Eastern, including the overseas line +1 212-620-3418. The 800-375-5283 line is the domestic toll-free number. Confirm hours on uscis.gov/contactcenter before dialling.

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If you need to reach USCIS while living or travelling outside United States, domestic toll-free and short codes often will not connect. International calling rates to United States (country code +1) can also be high on standard mobile plans. USCIS publishes live Contact Center help Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. US Eastern, including the overseas line +1 212-620-3418. The 800-375-5283 line is the domestic toll-free number. Confirm hours on uscis.gov/contactcenter before dialling.

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About USCIS

USCIS is the US immigration agency. From outside the United States, USCIS publishes Contact Center line +1 212-620-3418 on uscis.gov/contactcenter. The domestic toll-free number 800-375-5283 is for callers in the US. Confirm the current number and hours on uscis.gov before calling.

WorldDial lets you dial the official international or geographic number for USCIS directly from your browser, no app download, no local SIM card, at clear per-minute rates. Always confirm the number on USCIS's official website before calling. Contact details change. Always verify the official phone number and hours on the institution's own website before calling. This page is general guidance, not legal or official advice.

Why calling from abroad is difficult

✗Toll-free and short-code numbers often do not work from outside the country
✗International rates to United States (country code +1) can be very high on standard mobile plans
✗Chat and messaging apps cannot reach institutions that only answer dedicated phone lines
✗USCIS publishes live Contact Center help Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. US Eastern, including the overseas line +1 212-620-3418. The 800-375-5283 line is the domestic toll-free number. Confirm hours on uscis.gov/contactcenter before dialling.
✗Finding the correct international or geographic number, rather than the domestic toll-free, takes research

Common reasons to call USCIS

Passport applications, renewals, and emergenciesVisa applications, extensions, and status updatesResidence permits and long-stay visa questionsCivil registration, ID cards and certificatesAppointment scheduling and status enquiriesLost or stolen travel documents

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💡USCIS publishes live Contact Center help Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. US Eastern, including the overseas line +1 212-620-3418. The 800-375-5283 line is the domestic toll-free number. Confirm hours on uscis.gov/contactcenter before dialling.
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Frequently asked questions

Can I call USCIS from abroad?

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Do toll-free numbers work internationally?

Usually not. Toll-free, freephone, and many short codes only work domestically within United States. Use the official geographic or international number listed on the institution's website.

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How do I find the right international phone number for USCIS?

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I need urgent help, can I call USCIS from abroad?

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