USCIS opened a new asylum office serving applicants in Georgia and Alabama
If you applied for asylum in Georgia or Alabama, your interview may now take place at an asylum location in Atlanta or Montgomery.
Who this applies to & what you could do
Asylum
- Interviews are scheduled across three temporary office locations in Atlanta, GA and Montgomery, AL.
- All visits are strictly by appointment only, with no walk-in services provided.
- Interviews are assigned between three sites in Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama
- Services are strictly by appointment only with no walk-ins allowed
Read your USCIS interview notice carefully to confirm your assigned physical address, organize your supporting documents, and connect with a qualified legal representative or legal aid organization if you need help preparing or requesting disability accommodations.
Carefully check your interview notice for the specific site address, keep your mailing address current with USCIS, and contact a qualified legal representative or legal aid organization to help you prepare for your interview.
Timeline — newest first
USCIS opens a new asylum office in Atlanta for applicants in Georgia and Alabama
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services opened a new asylum office in Atlanta serving residents in Georgia and Alabama starting July 8, 2026. Until a permanent facility opens in 2027, interviews take place by appointment only across three temporary locations in Atlanta and Montgomery. This update assigns dedicated interview locations specifically for applicants residing in these two states.
USCIS opens new asylum office serving applicants in Georgia and Alabama
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services opened a new asylum office in Atlanta on July 8, 2026. This office handles asylum requests for people living in Georgia and Alabama, holding interviews across three local field sites. All visits to these facilities require a scheduled appointment.
USCIS opens an asylum office in Atlanta for applicants in Georgia and Alabama
Starting July 8, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is opening a new asylum office based in Atlanta to conduct protection interviews for residents in Georgia and Alabama. Applicants will be scheduled at one of three temporary locations in Atlanta or Montgomery while a permanent building is being established. This update is now in effect, and all interview visits require an advance appointment.
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