Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?

What does this answer mean?

Name one of the two U.S. senators who represent the state where you live. Because every state has different senators, the answer depends on where you live, and you need to name someone serving on the day of your interview.

Every state has two senators, no matter its size, and both represent the whole state, not a district. Senators serve six-year terms, and about one-third of the Senate is elected every two years. A seat can also change between elections, for example if a senator resigns. The 17th Amendment lets a state's legislature allow the governor to appoint someone temporarily until voters fill the seat.

You only need one name, so choose the one that's easier for you to say.

If you live in Washington, D.C., or in a U.S. territory such as Puerto Rico or Guam, USCIS's official answer is that D.C. or your territory has no U.S. senators. Use the picker above to see the answer for your state, and check it again shortly before your interview.