Immigration Help in Fresno, California
Immigration is federal law, so the agencies handling your case in Fresno 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 the Central Valley, plus how to get matched with a local immigration attorney.
By Find Local Law Editorial Team · Last reviewed: May 24, 2026
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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.
Fresno anchors California’s Central Valley, and its immigration setup has one big quirk: there’s a USCIS office here, but no immigration court. Two systems may be involved:
- USCIS handles benefits — applications like a green card, citizenship and naturalization, and green card renewal. These are handled locally at the Fresno Field Office.
- The immigration court (EOIR) handles removal (deportation) proceedings and applications for relief such as asylum — but there’s no court in the Central Valley, so those cases go to San Francisco/Concord or Sacramento.
That travel burden is exactly why getting a lawyer early matters in Valley cases. Always confirm your court location on your hearing notice. To get matched with a Fresno immigration attorney, connect with a lawyer.
Federal immigration offices serving Fresno
USCIS field office: The Fresno Field Office handles in-person USCIS matters for the Central Valley, including green card and naturalization interviews.
Immigration court (EOIR): There is no immigration court in Fresno or anywhere in the Central Valley. Removal cases are heard by the San Francisco Immigration Court (and sometimes Sacramento) — and after the San Francisco court's scheduled September 4, 2026 closure, cases route to the Concord Immigration Court.
Central Valley residents can complete USCIS interviews in Fresno but must travel to San Francisco/Concord or Sacramento for deportation proceedings — a long trip worth planning for.
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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- Is there an immigration court in Fresno?
- No. There's no immigration court in Fresno or the broader Central Valley. Removal cases are heard in San Francisco (soon Concord) or sometimes Sacramento. Check your hearing notice for the location.
- Where do I go for a green card or citizenship interview in Fresno?
- USCIS interviews for the Central Valley are generally handled by the Fresno Field Office. Confirm the location on your appointment notice.
- Do I have to travel for my deportation hearing from the Central Valley?
- Usually yes. Because there's no Central Valley immigration court, cases are heard in San Francisco/Concord or Sacramento, or sometimes remotely. Plan for travel and confirm the location on your hearing notice.