I live in North or South Carolina. Do I still go to Arlington?
Possibly not. USCIS announced on October 9, 2026, that from October 13, people living in North Carolina or South Carolina who have filed or are filing for asylum fall under the new Charlotte asylum office, 128 South Tryon Street, Suite 600. Yet Arlington's own page, last reviewed April 6, 2026, still lists both states when read on October 31, 2026. The Charlotte alert does not name Arlington or say what happens to an interview already scheduled there. So do not assume either way. The location printed on your latest notice is where USCIS expects you, and USCIS tells applicants to review that notice carefully. If in doubt, call the Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283.
Which other states and counties does Arlington list?
As read on October 31, 2026, USCIS lists Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, plus 26 Pennsylvania counties, among them Allegheny, Erie, Butler, Westmoreland and Washington. The other 41 Pennsylvania counties, including Philadelphia, sit with the Newark Asylum Office. Washington, D.C. is not in Arlington's written service area, even though the office is just across the river, so anyone living in the District should use USCIS's Asylum Office Locator rather than guess. If your case is before an immigration judge, an asylum office is not where it is handled; start with our guide to finding your hearing date and court.
How do I get to 1525 Wilson Boulevard?
USCIS recommends public transit because parking is limited. The closest Metro stop is Rosslyn on the Silver, Orange and Blue lines, about three blocks away, and USCIS warns that the walk is uphill. Allow extra time if you have a child or trouble walking. Buses F62 and A58, Arlington Transit 43 and 45, and OMNIRIDE 622 stop nearby; WMATA's trip planner is at wmata.com, or call 202-637-7000. By car from Washington, take I-395 South over the 14th Street Bridge, then Route 110 North and follow signs to Rosslyn. From Virginia, take I-395 North to Route 110 North and the Rosslyn exit. Paid parking is in this building's basement and nearby buildings, and street parking has 2-hour limits.
What should I check before leaving for Arlington?
Arlington's page adds one check. USCIS tells visitors here to look at both its office closings page and OPM's status page, opm.gov/status, because federal closures in the Washington, D.C. area affect it. Do that on the morning of any appointment. Bring what your notice lists; USCIS's general list covers passports, your I-94 if you have one, originals of documents filed with Form I-589, a copy of the application, and your interpreter if you need one. Your spouse and children under 21 listed as derivatives come too. USCIS says an interview generally lasts at least an hour. For the wider process and whether you will be interviewed, see our affirmative asylum guide.
How do I contact the Arlington Asylum Office?
USCIS lists 703-235-4100 and ArlingtonAsylum@uscis.dhs.gov, and the office gives no case status by phone. Note the mailing address, which is not the street address: USCIS Arlington Asylum Office, 1525 Wilson Blvd, Suite 300, MS 2500, Arlington, VA 20598-2500. Extra evidence for a pending case goes by mail. For an interview accommodation, call the Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283, TTY 800-767-1833, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern. If you are weighing representation, see our asylum page.