USCIS Office Closings
We last updated this page on October 30, 2020.
This page does not contain a list of all USCIS offices. It only lists offices that are closed or have temporarily changed hours. Please check this page on the day of your appointment for any office closures or other important information. If you have appointments at more than one office (for example, a field office and an application support center) please check both sections to ensure the offices are open.
We are not accepting walk-in visits at this time. You must have a scheduled appointment before arriving at a USCIS office. For more information or help, please see our Contact Center page.
Offices Reopening
Certain USCIS field offices and asylum offices resumed non-emergency face-to-face services to the public on June 4. We have enacted precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in reopened facilities.
- You may not enter a USCIS facility if you:
- Have any symptoms of COVID-19, including recently developed cough, fever, difficulty breathing, changes in smell or taste or fatigue (list is not all-inclusive);
- Have been in close contact with anyone known or suspected to have COVID-19 in the last 14 days;
- Have been instructed to self-quarantine or self-isolate by a health care provider, public health authority or government agency within the last 14 days; or
- Are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.
- You may not enter the facility more than 15 minutes before your appointment (30 minutes for naturalization ceremonies).
- We will provide hand sanitizer at entry points.
- You must wear face coverings that cover both the mouth and nose inside USCIS facilities. We do not allow masks with exhaust valves, neck gaiters or bandanas. If you do not have an acceptable face covering, we may provide one or ask you to reschedule your appointment.
- There will be markings and physical barriers in the facility; you should pay close attention to these signs to ensure you follow social distancing guidelines.
- You may also have to answer health screening questions before entering a facility.
- We encourage you to bring your own black or blue ink pens.
Appointment notices will include more instructions for visiting USCIS facilities. For more information, see our USCIS Visitor Policy page and the web alert.
Field Offices
The following offices are closed or have temporarily changed hours. All times are listed in the office’s local time zone. If you also have an appointment at an application support center, check that section to ensure the office is open.
| State | Field Office and Status |
|---|---|
| All open |
Please contact the USCIS Contact Center for help with emergency services.
U.S. Service Members
The following field support offices are now closed. Please contact the nearest field office for assistance. You can also visit uscis.gov/military for information and links to resources geared specifically to you and your family.
| If you previously visited our field support office in: | Then please contact the field office in: |
|---|---|
| Fort Benning, Georgia | Montgomery, Alabama |
| Fort Jackson, South Carolina | Greer, South Carolina |
| Fort Sill, Oklahoma | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Application Support Centers
The following offices are closed or have temporarily changed hours. All times are listed in the office’s local time zone. If you also have an appointment at a field office, check that section to ensure the office is open.
| State | Application Support Center (ASC) and Status |
|---|---|
| Idaho |
Idaho Falls: Will permanently close on Oct. 30. This part-time ASC will be open during the final week of October from:
|
| Kentucky |
Louisville: Will have a delayed opening at 9:00 a.m. until further notice. |
| New York | Albany: Will be closed Nov. 5 – 11 due to relocation. Will reopen at 10 a.m. on Nov. 12 at the following address: 500 New Karner Road, 3rd Floor, Albany, NY 12205. |
| Texas | El Paso: Will reopen on November 2. |
Asylum Offices
The following offices are closed or have temporarily changed hours.
| State | Asylum Offices and Status |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | New Orleans: Closed Oct. 30, due to inclement weather related to Hurricane Zeta. |
| New Jersey |
Newark: Closed due to facilities issues. Beginning Sep. 21, the Newark Asylum office will relocate its operational functions to the Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Federal Office Building at 970 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Access to the new office is by appointment only. For more information, visit: https://egov.uscis.gov/office-locator/#/asyprofile/NJ/Lyndhurst/ZNK |
You can find contact information for each asylum office using the Asylum Office Locator. If you have an asylum application pending with us, you can check your case status online. You will need the receipt number that we mailed you after you filed your application.
International Offices
The following offices have temporarily closed.
| Country | Office and Status |
|---|---|
| Kenya | Nairobi Field Office: Temporarily closed to the public until further notice |
The following offices have permanently closed in recent months (Please read announcement by clicking here).
| Country | Office and Status |
|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | Santo Domingo Field Office: Closed permanently |
| Germany | Frankfurt Field Office: Closed permanently |
| Ghana | Accra Field Office: Closed permanently |
| Greece | Athens Field Office: Closed permanently |
| Haiti | Port-au-Prince Field Office: Closed permanently |
| Italy |
Rome Field Office: Closed permanently Rome District Office: Closed permanently |
| Jordan | Amman Field Office: Closed permanently |
| Mexico |
Ciudad Juarez Field Office: Closed permanently Mexico City District Office: Closed permanently Monterrey Field Office: Closed permanently |
| Peru | Lima Field Office: Closed permanently |
| Philippines | Manila Field Office: Closed permanently |
| Russia | Moscow Field Office: Closed permanently |
| South Africa | Johannesburg Field Office: Closed permanently |
| South Korea | Seoul Field Office: Closed permanently |
| Thailand |
Bangkok Field Office: Closed permanently Bangkok District Office: Closed permanently |
| United Kingdom | London Field Office: Closed permanently |
Rescheduling Appointments at Field Offices, International Offices and Application Support Centers
The following charts provide guidance on rescheduling when your office has a schedule change.
If your office is open but inclement weather has prevented you from attending your appointment, we may consider rescheduling if you can show that you could not attend due to the weather.
Field Offices
| If you | Then |
|---|---|
| Are scheduled for an interview and the USCIS office it is scheduled at is closed | We will automatically reschedule as soon as possible. |
| Scheduled an InfoPass or other appointment and the USCIS office it is scheduled at is closed | You must reschedule a new appointment on your own as soon as possible. |
International Offices
| If you | Then |
|---|---|
| Are scheduled for an interview and the USCIS office is closed | We will automatically reschedule as soon as possible. |
| Scheduled an InfoPass or other appointment and the USCIS office is closed | You must reschedule a new appointment on your own as soon as possible. |
Application Support Centers (ASC)
| If you | Then |
|---|---|
| Have a biometrics services appointment and your ASC is closed | We will automatically reschedule your appointment as soon as possible and will mail a new ASC appointment notice to you. If you do not receive an appointment notice within three weeks, contact us at 800-375-5283 (TTY: 800-767-1833). |
| Need to reschedule your biometrics services appointment for good cause, including if you feel sick, before your scheduled appointment date | You must follow the instructions on the biometrics appointment notice |