On June 30, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) permanently closed its field office in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico [PDF version]. The Department of State’s U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juárez will assume responsibility for certain limited services that were previously provided by the USCIS field office in Ciudad Juárez to individuals residing in the following Mexican states: Baja California Norte; Baja California Sur; Chihuahua; Durango; Sinaloa; and Sonora.
The USCIS advised individuals who were being assisted by the USCIS Ciudad Juárez Field Office to follow filing instructions listed below:
Individuals who need assistance from the Consulate General in Ciudad Juárez may visit its website at https://mx.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/ciudad-juarez/. The USCIS also included the mailing address Consulate General in Ciudad Juárez in its news release:
U.S. Consulate General
Paseo de la Victoria #3650
Fracc. Partido Senecú
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico C.P. 32543
The closure of the USCIS Field Office in Ciudad Juárez will affect certain applicants residing in several Mexican states. While the closure may be an inconvenience, it does not affect eligibility for any immigration benefits. An individual with case-specific questions should consult with an experienced immigration attorney for guidance.
