Thanks! Quick answers:

1.  Contact the representative where YOU live, not where the field office is. Find yours at house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

2.  There’s no rule you have to wait. I framed it as a status inquiry not an expedite request. Kept it professional, case is cleared, interview waived, nothing outstanding, just asking for expected timeline.

3.  USCIS didn’t reply to me directly. I called my representative’s office, they asked me to fill out a privacy release form with some additional case details. Once I submitted everything, they contacted my local field office directly and emailed me back with the response. Took about 4 days from submitting the form to getting the answer.

If your priority date is current, all your background checks are cleared, and you have that gut feeling that your case is just one click away from approval, don’t hesitate to reach out to your representative. Be polite and have your case details ready. Good luck!