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USCIS Opens Additional San Francisco Asylum Office Location

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USCIS opened a temporary additional asylum office location in Oakland, California, effective May 15, 2024, to serve applicants under the San Francisco Asylum Office's jurisdiction. Asylum applicants may now receive interview notices for either the San Francisco or Oakland location. This expansion aims to reduce wait times and increase accessibility for asylum seekers in the Bay Area.
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USCIS’ San Francisco Asylum Office is opening an additional temporary location in Oakland, California. Effective May 15, 2024, asylum applicants under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Asylum Office may receive an interview notice to appear at the asylum office located in Oakland instead of San Francisco.

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