If you have an appointment at the USCIS El Paso Field Office, you might be nervous. That is completely normal. Immigration appointments feel like a big deal — because they are.
The good news? Knowing what to expect ahead of time can calm your nerves and help you walk in prepared. Here is what you need to know before you go.
Where Is the USCIS El Paso Field Office?
The USCIS El Paso Field Office is located at:
1545 Hawkins Boulevard, Suite 167 El Paso, TX 79925
It is on the east side of El Paso, off Airway Boulevard near the airport area. There is parking available in the lot. Plan to arrive at least 15 to 20 minutes early.
What Do You Need to Get Into the Door?
You should have the following things ready:
- Your ID (it can be Mexican, as long as the ID is not expired);
- Your interview notice (you cannot go into the building more than thirty minutes early)
- If you do not speak English, and you are not doing a citizenship test in Spanish, then you need an interpreter. The interpreter cannot be related to you, and the USCIS officer can deny you entry into your interview if you do not have an interpreter and they do not speak Spanish. Plan ahead.
What Should You Bring?
Always bring:
- Your original birth certificate, marriage certificate, and children’s birth’s certificates.
- If you are applying for a green card through your spouse, bring the most current bills under you and your spouse’s names.
- Bring the petitioner’s (whichever spouse is a USC) last few paystubs.
What Happens When You Arrive?
When you arrive, you will go through a security check — similar to an airport. You cannot bring food or drinks inside. Cell phones are allowed but need to be put on silent.
Check in at the front desk and give them your appointment notice. The USCIS employee will take your fingerprints at the table in the back, and they will take a picture of you.
Staff at the field office are there to process your case, not to give you legal advice. If an officer asks you a question you are unsure about, it is okay to say: ‘I would like to speak with my attorney before answering that.’ You have that right.
What Happens After Your Interview?
The officer may tell you a decision at the end, or they may mail you a decision later. Either way, your attorney will help you understand what comes next.
Do You Need a Lawyer for Your USCIS Appointment?
Yes, especially now. Small errors on the forms that seem inconsequential may cause the application to be denied. If the application gets denied, you will be asked to appear in front of the immigration court, which will complicate your case, and put you in jeopardy of being deported.
We Are Right Here in El Paso
Winterberg Law Firm is an El Paso immigration law firm. We have helped many families prepare for and get through their USCIS appointments.
If you have an upcoming appointment and you have questions, we are here to help.
Call us or reach out today. We will tell you exactly what to expect and make sure you are ready.
