It is important that you frequently check the date that you must go to immigration court (the status of your case) at least one time each week, so that you know the date, time and location of your next hearing. Sometimes the date and time of your hearing will change, so you need to check often to make sure you don’t miss your hearing.
🚨 It's very important that you attend your hearings! If you don’t attend your hearing or you show up late, it is possible that the judge will decide to order your deportation (send you back to your home country).
If you don't have an attorney yet, you should still go to your first hearing (this is called a “master hearing”). There are also accompaniment programs in many areas, where you can ask a local community volunteer to give you a ride and/or go with you to your hearing so that you do not have to go alone. They cannot answer legal questions, but they can make it a little easier and less scary for you to attend your hearing.
The immigration court, officially called the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), decides whether you can stay in the United States. To check the status of your case, you have two options:
- 💻🤳 Visit EOIR’s website (https://acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/)
- 📞 Call EOIR’s automated line (1-800-898-7180)
In the image below, we explain step-by-step how to check the status of your case:
⭐ To download a pdf of this infographic in your language (this guide is available in Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Q'eqchi', K'iche, and Mam) scroll down to the bottom of this article and click on the link.
For information on how to check the status of your case in Mayan Languages (audio): https://cliniclegal.org/resources/removal-proceedings/audio-instructions-checking-immigration-court-case-status-mayan
⚠️ Remember: This article only provides general legal information and is not legal advice. You and your sponsor should talk to an attorney about your specific case to better understand what forms of immigration relief you are eligible for.