USCIS Los Angeles Field Office

I fell asleep on the chair in the lobby, waiting for my parents to be done with their interview in 2018

I had today my interview for my citizenship,. The officer Esquivel was so nice , she was patient and polite. She gave me my time to answer the questions, she even helped me with some stuff, that I didn't have in order .. im really so thankful to her , she made feel comfortable. I passed the test ✔️

I went to the Citizenship Interview to translate for both of my grandparents, and my experience was great. Officer Meek is one of the kindest officers with a positive attitude. He was patient and kind to all of us. I am grateful for his help.

Visited the USCIS office on December 23rd in the afternoon for an Emergency Advance Parole appointment. What I witnessed in less than 30 minutes was deeply disturbing and frankly inhumane. The only officer who works today rejected every single emergency parole case that afternoon — an elderly woman, two young women in tears, and one man — all denied in rapid succession with the same dismissive attitude. This was my third time applying for advance parole, and I came more prepared than ever, with medical records,evidence of relationship, and evidence of urgency. The medical documents explicitly stated that the situation was “extremely risky.” The officer coldly responded that “extremely risky does not mean urgent,” and that “being in the ICU does not mean the patient needs family presence.” He implied that unless a doctor in another country uses exact wording he personally wants, the case is not acceptable. This is not due process — this is arbitrary gatekeeping. Emergency Advance Parole exists for situations exactly like this. Instead, it felt like the officer’s goal was simply to deny everyone, regardless of circumstances, evidence, or basic humanity. As a result, I am now forced to remain in the U.S. during Xmas and new year along, while my close family member is critically ill and may pass away tonight. That is a consequence no bureaucrat should impose so casually. That said, my previous experiences with LA field USCIS officers have mostly been positive, and I understand it can be difficult to work on the day before Christmas. However, leaving people separated from their families during medical emergencies — with potentially irreversible consequences — does not make sense and should never happen.

If i could i would rate it 0 stars. Employees at the entrance don’t give a single thing if you are here to get citizenship or to re parol. Everyone has to be in the same line. Absolutely disrespectful to military. Serving this country to get humiliated by a security who is nothing in this life. Hope you all will stand for 2 hours in the line under hot sun with health problems. 👏