If your I-589 is pending with USCIS, you can contact the asylum office to:
- Request that your case be transferred to the court system (if you were issued an I-862)
- Reschedule the interview date
- Request an expedite
- Add you to the short notice list (not all offices offer this)
- Send updates to the application or additional documents for the case
To find out which office has your application - see the address in the lower left corner of the I-797c Receipt Notice (I-589 receipt notice)
List of USCIS asylum offices, their addresses and contact information:
1. Arlington Asylum Office (ZAR)
2. Boston Asylum Office (ZBO)
- Address: John W. McCormack Federal Building, 5 Post Office Square, 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02109
- Phone: (617) 574-3600
- Fax: (617) 574-3601
- Email: BostonAsylumOffice@uscis.dhs.gov
3. Chicago Asylum Office (ZCH)
4. Houston Asylum Office (ZHN)
5. Los Angeles Asylum Office (ZLA)
6. Miami Asylum Office (ZMI)
7. New Orleans Asylum Office (ZNO)
8. New York Asylum Office (ZNY)
9. Newark Asylum Office (ZNK)
- Address: Gateway 3, 100 Mulberry Street, Suite 199, Newark, NJ 07102
- Manhattan branch: 201 Varick Street, Sixth Floor, Suite 629, New York, NY 10014
- Phone: (973) 848-3100
- Email: NewArkAsylumOfficeMailBox@uscis.dhs.gov
10. San Francisco Asylum Office (ZSF)
11. Tampa Asylum Office (ZTP)
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Translations are provided for convenience and may contain errors or omissions. For guidance on your specific situation, always consult official sources or a qualified attorney.
