Immigration Help in Chicago, Illinois
Immigration is federal law, so the agencies handling your case in Chicago are national ones — USCIS for benefits like green cards and citizenship, and the immigration court (EOIR) for removal proceedings. Here's where those offices are for Chicago, plus how to get matched with a local immigration attorney.
By Find Local Law Editorial Team · Last reviewed: May 24, 2026
Researched and drafted with AI assistance and verified against primary sources (statutes, Judicial Council forms, and official court websites). This is general information, not legal advice.
Immigration is federal law and policy changes frequently. This is general information, not legal advice — for your specific case, talk to a qualified immigration attorney or an accredited nonprofit.
In Chicago, two different federal systems may be involved in your situation:
- USCIS handles benefits — applications like a green card, citizenship and naturalization, and green card renewal.
- The immigration court (EOIR) handles removal (deportation) proceedings and applications for relief such as asylum.
Always confirm the court’s current downtown location and your hearing details on your Notice to Appear and the official EOIR site. To get matched with a Chicago immigration attorney, connect with a lawyer.
Federal immigration offices serving Chicago
USCIS field office: The Chicago Field Office handles in-person USCIS matters such as green card and naturalization interviews.
Immigration court (EOIR): The Chicago Immigration Court hears removal cases in the downtown Loop; it relocated to its current location in 2023, so older filings may reference a prior address.
If you have older paperwork, double-check the court's current downtown Loop location — the Chicago Immigration Court moved in 2023.
Always confirm the current office, hours, and procedures on the official USCIS and EOIR sites before you go — see the sources at the bottom of this page.
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- Where is the immigration court in Chicago?
- The Chicago Immigration Court is in the downtown Loop. It relocated to its current location in 2023, so confirm the address on your hearing notice if you have older paperwork.
- Where do I go for a green card or citizenship interview in Chicago?
- USCIS interviews are generally handled by the Chicago Field Office. Confirm the location on your appointment notice.
- Will the government give me a free lawyer in immigration court?
- No. You have the right to a lawyer of your choosing in removal proceedings, but at your own expense. The court provides a list of free or low-cost legal service providers.