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USCIS opened a new asylum office in San Antonio for Texas applicants

If you applied for asylum under the Houston Asylum Office jurisdiction, USCIS may now schedule your affirmative asylum interview at a new office in San Antonio.

Asylum

Who this applies to & what you could do

  • Asylum

    • Your interview might be scheduled at 106 S. St. Mary St. in San Antonio instead of Houston
    • Higher office capacity could lead to faster scheduling for affirmative asylum interviews
    • Your interview may take place at the new San Antonio office at 106 S. St. Mary Street.
    • Official mail and documents must still be sent to the Houston office mailing address.

    What you could do — Carefully read any official interview notice you receive to confirm the exact address of your appointment, keep your address updated with immigration officials if you move, and review your interview packet with a qualified legal advocate.

    What you could do — Check the exact location listed on your interview notice as soon as it arrives, keep your address updated with immigration services, and consult a qualified legal professional or accredited advocate if you need assistance or disability accommodations.

Timeline — newest first

  1. Jun 5, 2026uscis.gov

    If you applied for asylum in Texas, your interview may be scheduled at the new San Antonio office

    The U.S. government has opened a new asylum office location in San Antonio, Texas, to help handle cases across the region. Starting May 28, 2026, people living under the jurisdiction of the Houston Asylum Office may be scheduled for their interview at either the Houston or San Antonio location. This change is now in effect and aims to expand office capacity and process interviews more quickly.

  2. Jun 5, 2026uscis.gov

    USCIS opens a new asylum office in San Antonio for applicants in Texas

    The U.S. government has opened a new asylum office in San Antonio, Texas, to increase interview capacity for affirmative asylum applications. Starting May 28, 2026, people living in the region covered by the Houston Asylum Office may be scheduled for an interview in either Houston or San Antonio. This change is now in effect and aims to help move cases forward more efficiently.

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