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Immigration courts listed for California

The Executive Office for Immigration Review lists 10 immigration courts in California. One of these is the Concord Immigration Court at 1855 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 850, Concord, CA 94520. San Mateo is about 32 miles from this court in a straight line, or about 47 miles by road, according to the EOIR court listing and distance calculations from Census coordinates and OpenStreetMap roads.

Recognized organizations near San Mateo

The U.S. Department of Justice's roster of recognized organizations and accredited representatives (updated 10/11/26) lists several groups near San Mateo. Catholic Charities CYO Archdiocese of San Francisco is in San Mateo, CA, about 2 miles away in a straight line. The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area is in Redwood City, CA, about 8 miles away in a straight line, and the Tahirih Justice Center is in San Bruno, CA, also about 8 miles away in a straight line.

Recognized organizations may represent people in immigration matters through accredited representatives, according to the Justice Department's roster.

Population in San Mateo and San Mateo County

San Mateo's estimated population was 103,006 on July 1, 2024, down from 105,663 at the April 2020 census base, a change of minus 2.5%, according to U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates. San Mateo County's estimated population was 742,893 on July 1, 2024, down from 764,659 at the April 2020 census base, a change of minus 2.8%, according to the same Census Bureau estimates.

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Local facts on this page come from public sources including Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), immigration court listing, U.S. Department of Justice, Recognized Organizations and Accredited Representatives Roster (updated 10/11/26) and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.

Immigration Cases in San Mateo, CA

San Mateo, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, serves a vibrant immigrant population from across the globe, particularly from Asia and Latin America. Immigration cases in San Mateo County often involve tech worker visas, family reunification, and naturalization proceedings.

Common Immigration Matters in San Mateo

Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex U.S. immigration system, from visas and green cards to citizenship and deportation defense.

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Green card and permanent residence
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Family-based visa petitions
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Work visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1)
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Citizenship and naturalization
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Asylum and refugee status
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Deportation defense

Why Hire a Local Immigration Attorney in San Mateo?

Local attorneys have established relationships with immigration officials and understand the specific challenges facing Bay Area immigrants, including high cost of living documentation requirements.

Local Courts
Federal immigration matters may also be processed through the San Francisco USCIS field office.

California Immigration Laws & Deadlines

While immigration law is primarily federal, California provides additional protections through sanctuary state legislation that limits local law enforcement cooperation with ICE. See our California immigration page for more.

What to Know About Immigration in San Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there organizations near San Mateo recognized for immigration help?
The Justice Department's roster of recognized organizations (updated 10/11/26) lists Catholic Charities CYO Archdiocese of San Francisco in San Mateo, CA (about 2 miles in a straight line), Immigration Institute of the Bay Area in Redwood City, CA (about 8 miles in a straight line), and Tahirih Justice Center in San Bruno, CA (about 8 miles in a straight line). Recognized organizations may represent people in immigration matters through accredited representatives.
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