How to check your immigration court case (EOIR)

If you have a case in immigration court, learning how to check your immigration court case with EOIR is one of the most useful things you can do. With just a few details you can see the date of your next hearing, the court address and whether the judge has already made a decision.

This article is general information, not legal advice. If you have questions about what your case information means, talk to a licensed immigration attorney or a Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representative working for a recognized organization.

What EOIR and ACIS are

EOIR is the Executive Office for Immigration Review. It is part of the Department of Justice and runs the immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

So that people can check on their cases, EOIR offers its Automated Case Information system, known as ACIS. It is available at acis.eoir.justice.gov and by phone at 1-800-898-7180.

What you need before you start

Have these details ready:

• Your A-number (Alien Registration Number). It appears on documents such as the Notice to Appear, court notices, and USCIS or ICE paperwork.
• Your country of nationality, as it appears in your case.

The A-number has 9 digits. If yours has only 8, add a 0 at the beginning. For example, A12345678 becomes 012345678. Don’t include the letter “A” or any dashes.

How to check your case online, step by step

1. Go to the official site: type acis.eoir.justice.gov into your browser yourself. Avoid links sent to you by strangers.
2. Choose your language: the system is available in English and Spanish.
3. Enter your 9-digit A-number, without the letter A or dashes.
4. Select your country of nationality from the list.
5. Submit the search and wait for your case information to load.

If the details match a registered case, you’ll see a summary with several sections.

What each section shows

The information can vary depending on the status of your case, but in general you’ll see:

Section	What it tells you
Next hearing	Date, time and type of hearing (for example, a master calendar or individual hearing)
Court address	The court handling your case, with its address and phone number
Court decision	Whether the judge has made a decision and what it was
Appeal information	Whether there is an appeal before the BIA and where it stands
Case status	Whether the case is pending, closed or in another status

Read the next hearing carefully

Pay close attention to the date, time and address. Some courts are in buildings with several courtrooms or floors. If your case moved to a different court, the new address will show up here.

If you see a decision

If a decision by the judge appears, read what it says carefully and get guidance as soon as possible. Some decisions come with short deadlines to appeal or file motions. A licensed immigration attorney can explain what options you have.

How to check by phone

If you don’t have internet access, call 1-800-898-7180. The automated line will ask for your A-number and give you the main information about your case, such as your next hearing. Keep a pen and paper handy to write everything down.

What to do if you can’t find your case or something looks off

Sometimes the search returns no results or shows something different from what you expected. Some common reasons:

• The A-number was typed wrong: check the digits and remember to add the 0 if it has 8.
• The country of nationality doesn’t match the one in your case.
• The case isn’t in the court’s system yet: sometimes there is a gap between receiving a Notice to Appear and the case showing up in the system.
• The information changed: a rescheduled hearing, a change of court or a recent decision.

If the information doesn’t match what you were told, contact the immigration court or a legal representative. You can find each court’s details in EOIR’s immigration court listing. If you’re looking for free or low-cost help, EOIR publishes a list of pro bono legal service providers.

Remember: missing a hearing can lead to an order of removal “in absentia.” If you’re unsure about a date, don’t assume it was canceled; confirm it.

Keep a record of every check

Each time you check your case, take a screenshot or write down the information along with the date you checked. This helps you:

• Notice changes in date or court.
• Have the exact address on hand on the day of your hearing.
• Show an attorney or representative what appeared on a specific date.

And don’t forget to keep your address current: if you move, you must notify the court with Form EOIR-33 within 5 days. If you moved to another state, you may also want to read about a motion to change venue.

How ALIA360 can help

At ALIA360 (TU ALIADO EN INMIGRACION LLC) we are document preparers, not attorneys. If you have a Notice to Appear or a case in court, we can save the EOIR lookup for your case in your client portal, prepare and organize the documents you decide to file, mail them by USPS with tracking, and help you keep track while you handle your case yourself (pro se). If your situation needs an attorney, we tell you so and can connect you with a licensed attorney. Our team works primarily in Spanish.

Next steps

1. Find your A-number and make sure it has 9 digits.
2. Check your case at acis.eoir.justice.gov or at 1-800-898-7180.
3. Write down your next hearing and save a screenshot.
4. If something doesn’t match, contact the court or a legal representative.

If you’d like help organizing your documents and keeping track of your case, reach out through our contact page.