Immigration Help in San Francisco, California
Immigration is federal law, so the agencies handling your case in San Francisco 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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.
One important, time-sensitive detail: EOIR has announced that the San Francisco Immigration Court is scheduled to close on September 4, 2026, with cases moving to the Concord Immigration Court or heard remotely. Because court locations can change, always confirm yours on your hearing notice and the official EOIR site. To get matched with a San Francisco immigration attorney, connect with a lawyer.
Federal immigration offices serving San Francisco
USCIS field office: The San Francisco Field Office handles in-person USCIS matters such as green card and naturalization interviews.
Immigration court (EOIR): Removal cases have historically been heard at the San Francisco Immigration Court, but EOIR has announced that court is scheduled to permanently close on September 4, 2026, with cases moving to the Concord Immigration Court (in Concord, east of the city) or heard remotely.
Plan ahead: after the San Francisco court's scheduled September 2026 closure, Bay Area removal cases shift to Concord — roughly 30 miles east — so always confirm your hearing location on the EOIR site.
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 the San Francisco Immigration Court closing?
- EOIR has announced the San Francisco Immigration Court is scheduled to permanently close on September 4, 2026, with cases moving to the Concord Immigration Court or heard remotely. Confirm your hearing location on the official EOIR site, as plans can change.
- Where do I go for a green card or citizenship interview in San Francisco?
- USCIS interviews for the area are generally handled by the San Francisco Field Office. Confirm the location on your appointment notice.
- Where will my removal case be heard after the San Francisco court closes?
- Cases are expected to move to the Concord Immigration Court (in Concord, east of San Francisco) or be heard remotely. Your hearing notice and the EOIR site will show the current location.