The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is now required to expedite the applications of refugees, asylees, and other humanitarian based immigrants for permanent residence or naturalization if the applicants are facing the cut-off of their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits because they have come to the end of their period of SSI eligibility.

If you are receiving SSI benefits and have a pending application you can call the USCIS "1-800 number" (1-800-375-5283) and request expedited processing.

You may also make a request in writing or go to your local USCIS office.  To find your USCIS local office, Click Here. 

If there is no response from USCIS within 45 days of the request for expedited processing having been made, or an unsatisfactory response, individuals can contact class counsel, Community Legal Services, Inc., of Philadelphia, (CLS) for assistance.  CLS was the legal office which won this settlement against USCIS. 

Community Legal Services, Inc of Philadelphia

Center City Office
1424 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102-2505

Main Phone Number: 215-981-3700