IMMIGRATION COURT Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Click Here for eRegistry Information About the Court Visitor Information Court Observed Holidays Courtroom Etiquette Immigration Court Practice Manual Forms Legal Aid FAQs Welcome to the San Juan Immigration Court! The San Juan Immigration Court falls under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge which is a component of the Executive Office for Immigration Review under the Department of Justice. Our court has made a commitment to provide access to information through the Internet in order to service the needs of the public. Our goal is to provide the most current and accurate information available to those needing to appear before an Immigration Judge and to provide this information in a user-friendly fashion. Please note: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) are separate organizations. About the Court Guaynabo (San Juan) San Patricio Office Center Calle Tabonuco, Lots 7 & 8, Suite 401 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968 Phone:  787-749-4386 Court Contacts Immigration Judges: Crimilda Guilloty Irma Lopez-Defillo Court Administrator: Milagros Torres Court Intepreter: Zulma Homs-Denis Legal Technicians: Jennifer Correa Jimmie Maisonet Myrnelis Perez Return to top of the page Visitor Information Guaynabo (San Juan) San Patricio Office Center #7 Tabonuco Street, Room 401 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968 Phone:  787-749-4386 Court Hours:  8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Window Hours:  8:00 a.m. - 4:40 p.m. Security Security for the Immigration Court, San Juan, Puerto Rico is derived from one Security Guard stationed within the waiting area of the court There officer Sollivan processes visitors through magnetomer and searches bags, handbags, packages, briefcases communication devices are turned off, i.e., cellular phones, beepers etc. Visitors are also asked to sign an In & Out Roster. On the first floor there are two (2) additional guards who process all visitors to the court and sister agencies located at San Patricio Office Center. These guards ensure that all visitors go through the magnetomer and hand search all bags, purses, packages, briefcases etc., they also ensure that all visitors are given an ID card of a certain color which indicates the agency they will be visiting. The color designated to the court is the color green, therefore this person will be immediately identified with having business with the court and should not be in other areas. The other agencies are aware of the color code so that if a visitor is "lost" he/she can be redirected. This proved to be very helpful as we total six (6) different agencies housed at San Patricio Office Center with over 900 Federal Employees. Smoking is not permitted within the building area.

Juan P. Osuna Director, Executive Office for Immigration Review   Office of Legislative and Public Affairs 703-305-0289     Case Information System 240-314-1500 or 1-800-898-7180 Case status information available 24/7     Filing Information 703-605-1007     Filing Information for Employer Sanctions and Anti-discrimination Cases 703-305-0864     Attorney Discipline Program/ Fraud Program 703-305-0470     FOIA Service Center 703-605-1297

Directions

For Directions to the Court, we have provided a link to a free mapping service.

Directions to the Court from the San Juan International Airport:

1. Airport exit to Carr 26 West / Expreso Baldorioty de Castro/Expo Loiza
2. Take Mimillas Tunnel Exit
3. Take Highway 22 West to Bayamon/Guaynabo/Arecibo
4. Once on Highway 22 move to the left lane
5. Take Exit 5 to Buchanan
6. Stay on right lane take exit 23 East
7. Go down ramp under the bridge... stay to the right
8. Turn right on first street (San Patricio Avenue)
9. Turn right on second traffic light (Tabonco St)
10. Follow street to San Patricio Office Building
11. Turn right into parking garage between Burger King and San Patricio Office Building

Additional Information

List of Free Legal Service Providers

There is no Pro Bono List available. On a referral basis the Law School of the University of Puerto Rico in Rio Piedras and the Hostos Law School in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico selects a limited amount of cases from the Court for legal advice or representation during the school year. These services are limited, for educational purposes and not to be considered Pro Bono.

Q: What is the Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Immigration Court mailing address and telephone number?
A: Immigration Court
San Patricio Office Center
# 7 Tabonuco Street, Room 401
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968
Phone:  787-749-4386

Q: What are the Court's hours of operation?
A: The Immigration Court is open for business Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Q: Will the Court entertain telephonic hearings?
A: Yes, the court will consider telephonic hearings on a case by case basis provided there is an EOIR-28 on file with the Court. Telephonic hearings are generally granted for master calendars only. Attorneys are expected to appear in person for merits hearings. Telephonic hearings will take place after the in- person hearings are completed. Attorneys are advised that the Court will not give them a specific time when their cases will be taken. The Court encourages the use of written pleadings.

Q: Does the Guaynabo, Immigration Court have other jurisdictions?
A: Yes it does. They are: St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Q: How often do you schedule cases from the U.S. Virgin Islands?
A: The Immigration Court holds televideo hearings on a monthly basis in the U.S, Virgins islands.

Q: When I file my documents with the Court, can I leave the DHS' copies with you?
A: No, documents served on the Court must also be served on the DHS Trial Attorneys. However, you can deposit the Trial Attorneys copy in the drop box located in the Court's lobby or with DHS information office in the 1st floor of the San Patricio Office Building.

Q: Where do I get bond information and place of detention?
A: Please call the DHS Deportation section at 787-706-2322.

Q: How do I contact Litigation for discovery and copies of NTA's?
A: Please call the DHS Litigation section at 787-706-2352.

Q: I do not speak English. Do I need to bring an interpreter?
A: No, the Court will provide an interpreter.

On a referral basis the Law School of the University of Puerto Rico in Rio Piedras and the Hostos Law School in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico selects a limited amount of cases from the Court for legal advice or representation during the school year. These services are limited, for educational purposes and not to be considered Pro Bono.

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Updated March 2013