USCIS Boston Asylum Office – Boston, MA

USCIS Boston Asylum Office

The Boston Asylum Office is a specialized field office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), located within the John W. McCormack Post Office and Court House. This office is responsible for adjudicating asylum applications for individuals seeking protection in the United States who are not currently in removal proceedings. It operates as a sub-office of the Newark Asylum Office and plays a critical humanitarian role in the federal immigration system.

Jurisdiction and Services

The Boston Asylum Office serves a specific geographic region. It has jurisdiction over asylum cases for residents of:

• Massachusetts
• Rhode Island
• New Hampshire
• Maine

Primary services include conducting asylum interviews, adjudicating credible fear and reasonable fear claims, and processing NACARA (Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act) cases. Note: This office does not accept direct filings of asylum applications (Form I-589); these must be mailed to the appropriate Service Center. Visits are primarily by appointment only for scheduled interviews.

Visiting Policies

Access to the McCormack Building is controlled by federal security. Visitors must present a valid appointment notice and photo identification. Electronic devices, including mobile phones with cameras, may be subject to strict regulations or prohibition within the USCIS suite. Applicants are encouraged to bring their own interpreter if their English is not fluent, although telephonic interpreters may be used in certain stages. The office offers limited walk-in hours on Fridays specifically for inquiries, but scheduled interviews occur Monday through Thursday.