When looking for a Miami immigration lawyer, first look up your office by your own ZIP code. South Florida does not have a large Chinese-descent population, yet its agencies are densely clustered, so the risk of getting the office wrong is actually higher. For an Orlando immigration lawyer, first consider scale: the Chinese community here is much smaller than in New York or California, so this article covers only information that can be confirmed.
Please understand where we are located first: Lu Xin Law Offices has offices in Flushing, New York and West New York, New Jersey, and has no office in Miami, Orlando or anywhere in Florida. Terms in this article such as "Miami immigration lawyer" and "Orlando immigration lawyer" are simply search terms readers commonly use and do not mean that our attorney holds a Florida license. Immigration is governed by federal law, and you can consult remotely; an in-person court appearance or accompaniment to an interview in Florida would have to be arranged case by case under the applicable rules. Our responsible attorney, Michael R. Curran, is licensed in New York and New Jersey and does not hold a Florida license. The information below is current as of November 6, 2026.
Miami: Same Name, Three Offices
USCIS's August 2026 ZIP code chart shows that ZIP codes with a "Miami" address are split among three offices:
- Miami office: 8801 NW 7th Avenue.
- Kendall office: 14675 SW 120th Street. It covers southern Miami, including Homestead and Key West.
- Hialeah office: 5880 NW 183rd Street. It also covers some Broward County ZIP codes, such as Pembroke Pines.
To the north are two other offices:
- Oakland Park office: 4451 NW 31st Avenue. It covers most ZIP codes in Broward County, such as Fort Lauderdale. Part of the City of Hollywood belongs to Hialeah.
- West Palm Beach office: 9300 Belvedere. It covers Palm Beach County, such as Boca Raton. Within USCIS, it is listed in the Tampa district, while the others are in the Miami district.
In this area, neighboring ZIP codes can go to different offices, and even one city may be split.
Two Immigration Courts in South Florida
- Miami Immigration Court: One Riverview Square, 333 S. Miami Avenue, Suite 700, downtown.
- Krome Detained Court: Krome North Processing Center, 18201 SW 12th Street. The name identifies it as a detained court.
When a family member is detained, the pace of the case is completely different from an ordinary court, and time is short. In that situation, find a lawyer as soon as possible and confirm that the lawyer can appear in person or online.
Orlando: Three Local Agencies
- USCIS Orlando office: 6680 Corporate Centre Boulevard. It covers the great majority of ZIP codes in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Volusia, Lake, Marion, Sumter and Flagler counties. One ZIP code in Kissimmee belongs to Tampa, and one in Daytona Beach belongs to Jacksonville.
- Orlando Immigration Court: 500 N. Orange Ave, Suite 1100, downtown.
- Asylum: Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard counties are on the Miami Asylum Office's service list, so asylum interviews for Orlando residents may be in Miami. Volusia, Lake, Marion and other counties are not on that list and may belong to the Tampa Asylum Office. Follow your notice.
Asylum and Appeals
The Miami Asylum Office is at 1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300. It does not accept in-person inquiries; call the USCIS Contact Center with questions. Appeals from Florida go first to the Board of Immigration Appeals and finally to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
The Reality for Chinese-Speaking Residents
Census Bureau 2020-2024 estimates (Chinese descent, not including Taiwanese descent):
- About 2,300 people in the City of Miami and about 12,000 in Miami-Dade County, about 0.4% of the county.
- About 15,000 people in Broward County, about 0.7%.
- About 3,500 people in the City of Orlando and about 14,000 in Orange County, about 1% of the county.
- About 106,000 people statewide, about 0.5%.
The practical effect of small numbers is that it may be harder to find Chinese-language immigration legal services, interpreters and community support locally, and many people rely on online information or consider a lawyer in another place. If you need Mandarin or another dialect in court, tell the court in advance. If you need a Chinese interpreter at an interview, check USCIS's requirements for that type of interview ahead of time; the interpreter must be someone competent to do the job.
The following is a general judgment based on local schools and service industries, not statistics: in the Orlando area, you may encounter status questions for university students and visiting scholars, and employer sponsorship for hotel, restaurant and tourism workers.
Families Moving to Florida Should Note
- After moving, noncitizens generally must report their new address to USCIS within 10 days, and pending cases must also be updated.
- A case may be transferred to another office, so both your address and your office may change.
- If you plan to naturalize, count the three-month residence requirement. For the requirements, see Naturalization N-400 Process.
What We Can Help With from New York
What can be done remotely: assessing status, checking documents, preparing applications and responding to requests for evidence. What is limited by distance: USCIS interviews, because beginning May 18, 2026, an attorney generally must appear in person. For an out-of-town lawyer, travel costs should be counted, and this is a cost you should compare.
You can compare two approaches: have a local lawyer represent you throughout, or have us handle the document portion while on-site attendance is arranged separately. Florida court matters, such as divorce or criminal cases, must be handled by a lawyer licensed in Florida.
Contact us
Consultations in Chinese: 347-618-3386 (Miami and Orlando are in the same time zone as New York). Our services are described in Immigration Legal Services.
FAQ
If my address says Miami, do I automatically go to the Miami office?
Not necessarily. USCIS's ZIP code chart shows that ZIP codes with a Miami address are split among three offices, Miami, Kendall and Hialeah. Look up your own ZIP code and follow your notice.
Where are asylum interviews for Orlando residents?
Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard counties are on the Miami Asylum Office's service list, so interviews may be in Miami. Volusia, Lake, Marion and other counties are not on that list and may belong to the Tampa Asylum Office. Follow your notice.
Does your firm have an office in Florida?
No. Lu Xin Law Offices is located in Flushing, New York, and our responsible attorney does not hold a Florida license. You can consult remotely; an in-person court appearance or accompaniment to an interview in Florida would have to be arranged case by case under the applicable rules.
Sources: uscis.gov, uscis.gov, justice.gov, justice.gov, uscis.gov, censusreporter.org, justice.gov, censusreporter.org, law.cornell.edu, uscis.gov, uscis.gov. The information above is current as of November 6, 2026. Immigration rules and fees may change, so check the latest official requirements before you file.
Attorney Advertising. This article is general information and is not legal advice on any particular case. Eligibility, procedures and outcomes depend on the facts of each case, the applicable law and the decision of the government agency.