Immigration Help in Houston, Texas
Immigration is federal law, so the agencies handling your case in Houston 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 Houston, 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.
Houston is one of the largest immigration regions in the country. 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.
Because Houston has two immigration courts, always check your Notice to Appear to confirm which court — Jefferson Street or Greenspoint Park — your case is assigned to. To get matched with a Houston immigration attorney, connect with a lawyer.
Federal immigration offices serving Houston
USCIS field office: The Houston Field Office handles in-person USCIS matters such as green card and naturalization interviews; it's located in the Greenspoint area of north Houston.
Immigration court (EOIR): Metro Houston has two EOIR immigration courts: the Houston – Jefferson Street court downtown (formerly the Smith Street court, now its annex) and the separate Houston – Greenspoint Park court in north Houston.
Older paperwork may still say 'Smith Street' — that court was renamed and relocated to Jefferson Street, with Smith Street now operating as its annex; Greenspoint Park is a genuinely separate court.
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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- How many immigration courts are in Houston?
- Two: the Houston – Jefferson Street court downtown (formerly Smith Street, now its annex) and the Houston – Greenspoint Park court in north Houston. Your notice shows which one is hearing your case.
- Where do I go for a green card or citizenship interview in Houston?
- USCIS interviews are generally handled by the Houston Field Office in the Greenspoint area. Confirm the location on your appointment notice.
- Do I get a free lawyer in Houston 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 providers.