U.S. Department
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Self-Help Legal Materials
EOIR Self-Help Legal Centers
Self Help Legal Centers, located within immigration courts, provide general legal information as well as specific information about the local immigration court to pro se respondents and other interested individuals. The centers provide materials for general informational purposes only and are not a substitute for legal advice. They neither constitute any legal opinion by the Department of Justice nor create any rights or benefits. Further, they do not address all applicable laws or case interpretations, and they are subject to change as new laws and regulations are enacted and circuit case precedent changes.
The centers provide blank forms including those for change of address and fee waivers. Information is provided on various forms of relief, including Asylum and Voluntary Departure, as well as answers to frequently asked questions about the local immigration court.
Self-Help Legal Centers make important information available to individuals, which in turn can increase court efficiency. Respondents who have access to basic information require less assistance from court staff and are better prepared when they appear before an immigration judge. In addition, immigration judges can directly refer unrepresented respondents to the Self-Help Legal Centers.
In addition to the self-help guides listed below, EOIR’s Immigration Court Online Resource (ICOR) provides information to help individuals navigate immigration proceedings. This resource provides general information on what will happen during immigration hearings and how someone can prepare for their immigration court hearing. This includes information on how to contact the immigration court, check the status of a case, find legal representation, appeal an immigration judge’s decision, and more. This information is available in Chinese, English, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Punjabi, and Spanish.
Self-Help Guides to Immigration Removal Proceedings and Common Forms of Relief
The following guides, available in all immigration courts, provide information on immigration removal proceedings and several common forms of relief from removal (deportation). As noted above, the guides should be used for general informational purposes only and are not a substitute for legal advice.
Immigration Court Procedure
Have You Moved? (¿Se mudó o cambió la dirección?)
EOIR-33 Alien’s Change of Address Form – Listed by Immigration Court
EOIR-33 Alien’s Change of Address Form – Board of Immigration Appeals
Types of Relief from Removal/Deportation
Application for Cancellation of Removal for Certain Permanent Residents
To learn more about Cancellation of Removal for Permanent Residents, please visit the “Explore Relief Options” screening tool on the EOIR Immigration Court Online Resource (ICOR) portal or consult with an attorney.
Application for Cancellation of Removal for Certain Permanent Residents
To learn more about Cancellation of Removal for Permanent Residents, please visit the “Explore Relief Options” screening tool on the EOIR Immigration Court Online Resource (ICOR) portal or consult with an attorney.
Application for T Nonimmigrant Status
To learn more about T nonimmigrant status, visit the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ website for victims of human trafficking and other crimes.
Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
To learn more about U nonimmigrant status, visit the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ website for victims of criminal activity.
For more information on self-help materials, please email:
pao.eoir@usdoj.gov