For local questions about a Connecticut immigration lawyer, start with locations: Connecticut's USCIS office and immigration court are both in Hartford, and New Haven has neither. A person who lives in New Haven generally has to go to Hartford for an interview or court appearance.
To be clear about our firm first: Lu Xin Law Offices has offices in Flushing, New York and West New York, New Jersey, and we have no office in Connecticut. Terms in this article such as "Connecticut immigration lawyer" and "New Haven immigration lawyer" are simply search terms readers commonly use and do not mean that our attorney holds a Connecticut license. Immigration cases are governed by federal law and you can consult remotely; any arrangement for a court appearance or accompanying you to an interview is subject to the applicable rules. Our responsible attorney, Michael R. Curran, is licensed in New York and New Jersey and does not hold a Connecticut license. The information below is current as of November 7, 2026.
Offices to Look at First for a Connecticut Immigration Lawyer
- USCIS Hartford office: 450 Main Street, 1st Floor, Hartford, CT 06103, serving the whole state. This address does not accept application materials; follow the form instructions for the filing address.
- Fingerprinting: The Application Support Center USCIS publishes is at 265 Ellington Road, Suite E, East Hartford.
- Interview location: Follow the interview notice; if the address on the notice differs from a publicly listed address, follow the notice.
If you plan to naturalize, note the residence requirement: you generally must live for 3 months in the state or USCIS jurisdiction where you file. If you are moving to Connecticut from New York or New Jersey, work out the timing in advance. For the requirements, see Naturalization N-400 Process.
Common Questions for a New Haven Immigration Lawyer
New Haven has universities and hospitals, so common questions may involve student and researcher status, family immigration and naturalization. This is an inference from the local makeup, not a statistic. For the marriage green card process and evidence, see Marriage Green Card. If you live in New Haven, plan your transportation to a Hartford interview ahead of time, and do not cut the time on the notice too close.
The Court Is Also in Hartford
- Address: The Hartford Immigration Court is in the A.A. Ribicoff Federal Building, 450 Main Street, Suite 628, Hartford, CT 06103-3015.
- Hours: The court's web page lists hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with window filing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. Another EOIR source lists window hours as running to 4:30 p.m., and temporary closures can also happen, so check before going in person.
- Appeals: Appeals go first to the Board of Immigration Appeals and then to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Connecticut and New York are in the same Second Circuit.
What to do after receiving an NTA: see Immigration Court Representation.
Asylum Interviews Are Not Held in Hartford
The jurisdiction USCIS publishes shows that asylum cases from Connecticut belong to the Manhattan sub-office of the Newark Asylum Office, the same office system as New York State and New Jersey. Follow the form instructions for how to file the I-589; materials are not delivered to the asylum office. Follow your notice for the interview location.
How an Out-of-State Engagement Works
Document review, forms and responses to requests for evidence suit remote handling. Beginning May 18, 2026, USCIS interviews require attorneys to appear in person, with a few exceptions. Whether to attend in Hartford and how it is billed should be written into the scope of the engagement in advance. Connecticut state-court matters require a lawyer licensed in Connecticut.
Contact us
Consultations in Chinese: 347-618-3386. For our services, see Immigration Legal Services.
FAQ
Is there a USCIS office in New Haven?
Connecticut's USCIS office is in Hartford, at 450 Main Street, 1st Floor, and serves the whole state. Residents of New Haven go to Hartford as directed by their notice; follow the notice for the exact location.
Where are asylum interviews in Connecticut?
The jurisdiction USCIS publishes shows that Connecticut belongs to the Manhattan sub-office of the Newark Asylum Office. Follow the USCIS notice for the interview location, and do not go to the office to ask on your own.
Does your firm have an office in Connecticut?
No. Lu Xin Law Offices has offices in Flushing, New York and West New York, New Jersey, and our responsible attorney, Michael R. Curran, does not hold a Connecticut license. You can consult remotely; arrangements for court appearances or accompanying you to an interview are subject to the applicable rules.
Sources: uscis.gov, uscis.gov, justice.gov, uscis.gov, law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu. The information above is current as of November 7, 2026. Immigration rules and fees may change, so check the latest official requirements before you file.
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