Immigration offices serving Tennessee
USCIS field offices
- Memphis
- Nashville
Immigration courts
- Memphis
Asylum office
- New Orleans Asylum Office
Your USCIS field office is assigned by ZIP code. Confirm yours with the USCIS office locator, and your court with the EOIR court listing.
Do I need an attorney licensed in Tennessee?
Usually not. Immigration law is federal, so an attorney licensed in any U.S. state can represent you before USCIS and the immigration courts that serve Tennessee. A local attorney matters mainly when state law is involved, for example criminal charges or a state family-court order.
Common case types in Tennessee
Marriage green cardGreen card through your U.S. citizen or resident spouseU.S. citizenship (N-400)Become a U.S. citizen through naturalizationGreen card renewal (I-90)Renew or replace your permanent resident cardWork permit (EAD)Employment Authorization Document through Form I-765Family petitionSponsor children, adult sons and daughters, or siblingsAsylumProtection for people who fear persecution in their home countryRemoval defenseWhat to know if you have a case in immigration courtH-1B visaWork visa for specialty jobs, sponsored by a U.S. employer
How MyUSVisa helps
- Answer a guided questionnaire in your language and upload your documents once — we read, sort and assemble them into a clear case file and timeline.
- Your organized case is offered to licensed U.S. immigration attorneys who handle this type of case. Interested attorneys send you offers, and you compare and choose — or don't.
- Once you choose, you and your attorney work in one place: messages, documents, deadlines and automatic USCIS status updates, on the web and in the mobile app.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the USCIS office in Tennessee?
USCIS field offices in Tennessee: Memphis, Nashville. Your office is assigned by ZIP code; USCIS tells you which one in your interview or biometrics notice.
Is there an immigration court in Tennessee?
Yes. Immigration courts in Tennessee: Memphis. The court on your Notice to Appear or hearing notice is the one that has your case.
Which asylum office handles Tennessee?
New Orleans Asylum Office.
Do I need a local immigration attorney in Tennessee?
Usually not. Immigration law is federal, so an attorney licensed in any U.S. state can represent you before USCIS and the immigration courts that serve Tennessee. A local attorney matters mainly when state law is involved, for example criminal charges or a state family-court order.
How does MyUSVisa work in Tennessee?
You answer guided questions once, in your language, and pay a one-time $99 fee to get organized. Licensed immigration attorneys review your file and send proposals with their own fees; you compare and choose. You never have to hire an attorney.
Neighboring states
Last checked by the MyUSVisa team and counsel in October 2026. Offices open, move and close, so always confirm on uscis.gov and justice.gov/eoir.
MyUSVisa is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency.