 IMMIGRATION COURT |
Welcome to the Arlington Immigration Court!
The Arlington 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 |
The Arlington Immigration Court adjudicates cases that arise in the states of Virginia and in the District of Columbia, as well as cases from all over the United States that are granted a change of venue to Arlington.
Information regarding the status of a case is available by calling:
1-800-898-7180.
The Arlington Immigration Court conducts interactive video hearings for aliens (also know as respondents or applicants) detained at the Piedmont Regional Jail in Farmville, Virginia, the Hampton Roads Regional Jail and as required, other DHS Virginia detainee locations. These are individual hearings and master (pleadings) calendars, and generally, are open to the public. To ensure access to a video hearing, a minimum of one week's prior coordination with the Arlington Immigration Court is highly recommended.
The Arlington Immigration Court also conducts periodic hearings at the James River Correction Center, Goochland, Virginia, under the auspices of the Institutional Hearing Program (IHP).
Court Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed for lunch 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Window Hours: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Court Contacts
Lawrence O. Burman
John M. Bryant
David W. Crosland
Wayne R. Iskra
Paul W. Schmidt
Sheridan Butler (Acting)
| Visitor Information |
Arlington Immigration Court
1901 South Bell Street, Suite 200
Arlington, Virginia 22202
Phone: 703-603-1300
For Directions to the Court, we have provided a link to a free mapping service.
For security reasons, there is no public elevator access to the Court before 8:30 a.m. Public elevator access to the court is available between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Public restrooms are located on the first/ground floor of the building. Building security will provide a key to the public restrooms. Access is available by advising building security that the respondent is at the Court for a scheduled hearing.
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Juan P. Osuna |
| Director, Executive Office for Immigration Review |
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Office of Legislative and Public Affairs |
| 703-305-0289 |
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| Case Information System |
| 240-314-1500 or 1-800-898-7180 Case status information available 24/7 |
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| Filing Information |
| 703-605-1007 |
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| Filing Information for Employer Sanctions and Anti-discrimination Cases |
| 703-305-0864 |
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| Attorney Discipline Program/ Fraud Program |
| 703-305-0470 |
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| FOIA Service Center |
| 703-605-1297 |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
The Arlington Immigration Court does not have any frequently asked questions at this time.
| Courtroom Etiquette |
- The consumption of food and drinks are not allowed in the reception area or Court proceedings. Operational cellular telephones and audible pagers and/or beepers are not permitted in Court.
- Minor children accompanying a parent(s) to the Court, the child(ren) must be chaperoned and supervised at all times. There are no amenities and/or accommodations for small children.
- Weapons, dangerous items, and controlled substances are prohibited in the Arlington Immigration Court. Accordingly, all individuals to the Arlington Immigration Court must pass through a Justice Protective Service security checkpoint (which includes a magnetometer) prior to gaining access to the Court.
- Proper attire is required for all Court Hearings. Following are examples of improper attire: T-shirts, shorts, sandals, men wearing hats in the court room, halter tops, etc.
Please read our Privacy and Security Notice
Updated March 2013
