Immigration Help in Los Angeles, California
Immigration is federal law, so the agencies handling your case in Los Angeles 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 LA area, 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.
Greater Los Angeles is one of the busiest immigration regions in the country, and that’s reflected in how many federal offices serve it. The key thing to understand is that two different 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 LA has multiple immigration courts, always check your Notice to Appear to confirm which court — and which address — your case is assigned to. To get matched with a Los Angeles immigration attorney, connect with a lawyer.
Federal immigration offices serving Los Angeles
USCIS field office: The Los Angeles Field Office (downtown Los Angeles) handles in-person USCIS matters such as green card and naturalization interviews; the metro is also served by the San Fernando Valley Field Office, which is located in Chatsworth.
Immigration court (EOIR): The Los Angeles area has several EOIR immigration courts — including downtown locations on N. Los Angeles Street and Olive Street, plus West Los Angeles and a Van Nuys court — so which court hears a removal case depends on assignment.
Because greater Los Angeles has multiple immigration courts (and nearby courts in Adelanto and Santa Ana), 'the LA immigration court' is ambiguous — check your notice to see which one your case is assigned to.
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 do I go for a green card or citizenship interview in Los Angeles?
- USCIS interviews for the LA area are generally handled by the Los Angeles Field Office downtown, or the San Fernando Valley Field Office in Chatsworth. Confirm your assigned office on your appointment notice.
- Is there one immigration court in Los Angeles?
- No. Greater Los Angeles has several immigration courts, including two downtown (N. Los Angeles Street and Olive Street), West Los Angeles, and Van Nuys. Your notice to appear shows which court is hearing your case.
- Do I get a free lawyer in LA immigration court?
- No. In removal proceedings you have the right to a lawyer of your choosing, but at your own expense — there's no court-appointed attorney as in criminal cases. Courts provide a list of free or low-cost legal providers.