USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
Asylum applicants residing in North Carolina or South Carolina may now be scheduled for interviews at the new Charlotte Asylum Office starting October 13, 2026.
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Who this applies to & what you could do
Asylum
- Asylum cases for residents of North Carolina and South Carolina now fall under the Charlotte Asylum Office jurisdiction.
- Services and interviews are provided strictly by appointment, with no walk-in access.
- Jurisdiction for Carolinas residents moves to the Charlotte Asylum Office.
- Interviews are conducted strictly by appointment with no walk-in services.
- Check your USCIS interview notice carefully to confirm the street address of your appointment, make sure your mailing address is up to date with USCIS, and consult a qualified legal representative if you need help preparing for your interview.
- Carefully review any appointment notice you receive from USCIS to verify the exact location of your interview. Make sure your current mailing address is updated with USCIS, and reach out to a qualified legal representative or legal aid organization if you need help preparing for your interview or rescheduling.
Timeline — newest first
Asylum: USCIS opens new Charlotte Asylum Office for applicants in North and South Carolina
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, which began operating on October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and have an open or new asylum application, your case is now handled by this office. Interviews are conducted by appointment only, so you will need to check your official notice to see where your interview is scheduled.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, effective October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and have an asylum application pending or are filing a new one, your case now falls under this office's jurisdiction. You may be scheduled to attend your in-person asylum interview at this new location.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for applicants in North Carolina and South Carolina
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, if you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and have an active or new asylum application, your case falls under this new office's authority. You might be scheduled to attend your asylum interview at this location.
Asylum: USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, effective October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and are applying for asylum, your case may now be processed through this location. The office operates strictly by appointment, so you cannot visit as a walk-in.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, this location handles asylum cases for residents of North Carolina and South Carolina. If you live in these states and are scheduled for an interview, your appointment may take place at this new office.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, starting October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and are applying for asylum, your case is now handled by this local office. You may be scheduled to attend your affirmative asylum interview at the Charlotte location rather than a facility farther away.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, effective October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and apply for asylum, your case is now under the jurisdiction of this location. This means any upcoming asylum interview you receive may be scheduled at the new Charlotte office.
USCIS opens a new asylum office in Charlotte for applicants in North and South Carolina
Immigration authorities have opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, people living in North Carolina and South Carolina who apply for asylum will have their cases processed by this office. If you are called for an interview, you must appear at the exact location listed on your official notice, as walk-in visits are not permitted.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, people living in North Carolina or South Carolina who apply for asylum will have their cases processed through this location. If you are called in for an affirmative asylum interview, you may be scheduled to attend it at this new office.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, effective October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and are applying for asylum, your case now falls under this new location's area of responsibility. Services at the Charlotte office are strictly by appointment, and walk-in visits are not allowed.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, effective October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina, your asylum application is now managed by this location. All interviews and in-person services at the new office are by appointment only.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and apply for asylum, your case now falls under this new office. Any upcoming interview notice you receive may direct you to attend your appointment at this location.
Asylum: USCIS opens new office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, which took effect on October 13, 2026. This new location processes asylum applications and conducts interviews for people living in North Carolina and South Carolina. If you reside in either of these states, your asylum case and interview location may now be assigned to this office.
Asylum: USCIS opens new office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is opening a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, beginning October 13, 2026. This office manages asylum cases for residents living in North Carolina and South Carolina. If you live in either state, USCIS may schedule your official interview at this new location.
USCIS opens a new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, asylum applicants living in North Carolina or South Carolina fall under this new office's geographic jurisdiction. This change is now in effect, and all visits or interviews at the new facility are strictly by appointment only.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, this location manages asylum applications for individuals living in North Carolina or South Carolina. If you are scheduled for an interview, your appointment notice will state whether you need to attend at this new office.
Asylum: USCIS opens new office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, people living in North Carolina or South Carolina who are applying for asylum may be scheduled for their interviews at this new location. All visits and interviews at the Charlotte office require an appointment, as walk-in services are not available.
USCIS opens a new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, starting October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and are applying for asylum, your case will now be handled by this new location. People scheduled for an interview may be asked to appear in person at the Charlotte office.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, effective October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and are applying for asylum, your case now falls under this new location's jurisdiction. Any official interviews at this location will require a pre-scheduled appointment.
Asylum applicants in North and South Carolina assigned to new Charlotte Asylum Office
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, which began operating on October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and are applying for asylum, your application and interview will now be processed by this office. All visits and interviews are by appointment only, so you must check your official notice for your scheduled location.
Asylum: USCIS opens new office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, people living in North Carolina or South Carolina who apply for asylum fall under this office's jurisdiction. All services at the Charlotte location are strictly by appointment only, so visitors cannot walk in without a scheduled interview.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, which went into effect on October 13, 2026. This location handles affirmative asylum processing for people residing in North Carolina and South Carolina. If you live in these states and have applied or are applying for asylum, your interview may take place at this new office.
Asylum: USCIS opens new office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, starting October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and are applying for asylum, your case now falls under this new office's jurisdiction. The agency may schedule your asylum interview at the Charlotte location, which provides services by appointment only.
Asylum applicants in North and South Carolina assigned to new Charlotte Asylum Office
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is opening a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, people living in North Carolina or South Carolina who are applying for asylum will have their interviews handled by this new location. If you have an active application or are filing soon in the Carolinas, your interview may be scheduled at the Charlotte office.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, effective October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and have applied or are applying for asylum, your case is now assigned to this new location. All visits and interviews at this office require an advance appointment, as walk-in services are not available.
Asylum: USCIS opens new office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has established a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, starting October 13, 2026. The new location processes asylum applications for people residing in North Carolina and South Carolina. If you have an active or new asylum application in these states, USCIS may schedule your in-person interview at this location.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, people living in North Carolina or South Carolina who apply for asylum will have their cases processed through this location. If you are scheduled for an interview, USCIS will send you a notice specifying exact location details.
Asylum: USCIS opens new Charlotte office for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is opening a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, starting October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and are applying for asylum, your case will now fall under this office's jurisdiction. Interviews and services at this location are strictly by appointment only, so you must wait for an official notice before visiting.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, people living in North Carolina or South Carolina who are applying for asylum will have their cases processed through this office. If you are scheduled for an interview, your official appointment letter will list the exact location where you need to go.
Asylum applicants in North and South Carolina: USCIS opens new Charlotte Asylum Office
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, starting October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and are applying for asylum, your case now falls under this new office's jurisdiction. Interviews at this location are held by appointment only, so you will receive an official notice in the mail if you are scheduled to appear.
Asylum: USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, taking effect on October 13, 2026. This location now handles asylum cases for residents living in North Carolina and South Carolina. If you have a pending or new asylum application in either state, your interview may be scheduled at this office.
Asylum: USCIS opens new Charlotte office for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, people applying for asylum who live in North Carolina or South Carolina will fall under this new office's jurisdiction and may be scheduled for interviews there. Services at the new location are available by appointment only, meaning you cannot walk in without an official notice.
Asylum: USCIS opens new office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, asylum applicants living in North Carolina or South Carolina are under the jurisdiction of this new facility and may be scheduled for interviews here. All services at the location are strictly by appointment only, with no walk-in visits permitted.
Asylum: USCIS opens new Charlotte Asylum Office for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, people applying for asylum who live in North Carolina or South Carolina will have their cases handled by this location. If you are called in for an asylum interview, your appointment may now take place at this new office.
Asylum: USCIS opens new Charlotte office for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, asylum applicants living in North Carolina or South Carolina will have their cases managed by this location. The office operates strictly by appointment, so you cannot walk in without an official interview notice.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, asylum applicants residing in North Carolina or South Carolina will have their cases processed through this office. If you are scheduled for an interview, review your notice carefully to verify the correct meeting location.
Asylum applicants in North and South Carolina: USCIS opens new Charlotte Asylum Office
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services opened a new dedicated asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Beginning October 13, 2026, people seeking asylum who live in North Carolina or South Carolina will have their cases processed through this office. Interviews at the new location are strictly by appointment, so applicants should check their official notices for where and when to appear.
Asylum: USCIS opens new office in Charlotte for applicants in North and South Carolina
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Beginning October 13, 2026, this office handles asylum cases for people residing in North Carolina and South Carolina. If you are applying for asylum in these states, USCIS may schedule your interview at this new location.
Asylum: USCIS opens new office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is opening a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, starting October 13, 2026. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and are applying for asylum, your case will now be managed by this location. Services at the new office are strictly by appointment only, so you must wait for an official notice before visiting.
Asylum applicants in North and South Carolina will now attend interviews at new Charlotte office
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, effective October 13, 2026. This office now handles asylum cases for people residing in North Carolina and South Carolina. If you live in either state, USCIS may schedule your asylum interview at this new location.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for applicants in North and South Carolina
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Beginning October 13, 2026, people living in North Carolina or South Carolina who apply for asylum fall under this office's regional jurisdiction. This change is now in effect, and the office handles services by appointment only.
Asylum applicants in North and South Carolina will now have interviews at the new Charlotte Asylum Office
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened a new official asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, this office handles asylum applications for individuals residing in North Carolina and South Carolina. This change is now in effect, and immigration officials may schedule interviews for applicants in these states at the new Charlotte location.
USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, the agency handles asylum cases for residents of North Carolina and South Carolina through this office. If you live in either state and have applied or are applying for asylum, your interview may be scheduled at this new location.
Asylum applicants in the Carolinas will now be scheduled at the new Charlotte Asylum Office
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Beginning October 13, 2026, this location processes asylum cases for individuals living in North Carolina and South Carolina. If you are called for an asylum interview, your notice will list whether you need to attend at this new office.
Asylum applicants in North and South Carolina will now be scheduled at the new Charlotte Asylum Office
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Beginning October 13, 2026, people living in North Carolina or South Carolina who are applying for asylum fall under this office's territory. If federal officials schedule you for an asylum interview, your appointment may take place at this location.
Asylum: USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
Immigration officials have opened a new dedicated asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, people living in North Carolina or South Carolina who apply for asylum fall under this new office's jurisdiction for their processing and interviews. This change is now in effect, and all visits to the new location require a scheduled appointment.
Asylum: USCIS opens new asylum office in Charlotte for North and South Carolina applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS, the federal immigration agency) has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, people seeking asylum who live in North Carolina or South Carolina will have their cases handled by this location. This change is now in effect, and all visits to the new office require an advance appointment.
Asylum applicants in North and South Carolina: USCIS opens new Charlotte Asylum Office
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, asylum applicants residing in North Carolina or South Carolina fall under this office's official jurisdiction. If you live in these states, your asylum interview may now be scheduled at the new Charlotte location.
Asylum applicants in North and South Carolina: USCIS opens new Charlotte Asylum Office
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting October 13, 2026, this facility manages affirmative asylum cases for people residing in North Carolina and South Carolina. This change is now in effect, meaning interviews for applicants in the Carolinas may take place at this new location.
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