USCIS Opens Asylum Office in Charlotte

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is opening an asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Beginning Oct. 13, 2026, aliens residing in North Carolina or South Carolina who have filed or are filing for asylum will fall under the jurisdiction of the new Charlotte Asylum Office and may be scheduled to appear for interview at this location. If you applied for asylum and USCIS schedules you for an asylum interview, carefully review your interview notice for important information about where to appear for your interview.

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USCIS Opens Asylum Office in Charlotte

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