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Check your immigration court (EOIR) case status: your next hearing date, judge, court, and case clock. Free, bilingual, by North Carolina immigration attorneys.

9 digits. Found on your immigration court notice (example: 012345678).

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What Does My Immigration Court Case Status Mean?

Your immigration court case status shows where your case stands in the EOIR system: your next hearing, the judge assigned to you, the court handling your case, and your case clock. Each piece tells you something specific about what to do next. Below is what they mean, how the EOIR clock works, the two kinds of hearings, and the steps to take before your next court date.

The EOIR case clock, explained

The case clock counts how many days your case has been pending and, for asylum seekers, tracks the time that counts toward a work permit. Asylum applicants generally need 180 days of qualifying clock time before they can apply for employment authorization. The clock keeps running while the court controls the pace of your case, but it can stop if you request a continuance or if a delay is attributed to you rather than the court. When it stops, those days do not count toward the 180-day threshold, which can push back your work permit.

When to act: if your clock is stopped and you do not know why, have an attorney review the record. A clock stopped in error can sometimes be corrected.

Master Calendar vs. Individual hearings

A Master Calendar hearing is a short, preliminary appearance. The judge confirms who you are, reviews the charges, and sets deadlines and future dates. Many people are scheduled for the same morning, so you may wait, then speak with the judge for only a few minutes. An Individual hearing, also called a merits hearing, is your full trial. You present your evidence and testimony, witnesses may be called, and the judge decides whether you can stay. Individual hearings can last hours, and preparation matters enormously.

When to act: try to have a lawyer before your Master Calendar hearing, not just before the Individual hearing. Early decisions shape the whole case.

In person vs. video hearings

Your notice lists a medium: in person or video. In person means you go to the courtroom. Video means you appear by video teleconference, sometimes through a WebEx link the court provides. The medium can change, and the court mails a new notice when it does. Going to the wrong place, or failing to join a video hearing, is treated the same as not showing up at all.

When to act: confirm the medium and location on your most recent notice, and test any video link the day before.

What to do after you check your status

Treat what you see here as a starting point, not the final word. Compare the hearing date, time, court, and medium against your official paper notice. Gather your documents early. If you do not yet have an attorney, get a consultation before your next hearing. Immigration court is adversarial, with a government lawyer arguing for your removal, and represented people are far more likely to win relief. Never assume a hearing was canceled or moved unless the court mailed you a new notice.

When to act: if your hearing is close, your clock is stopped, or you are unsure of any detail, call an attorney now rather than waiting.

Not sure what your status means? Immigration court terminology can be confusing, and the stakes are high. If you are unsure what your hearing, clock, or case type means for you, schedule a free consultation with a Vasquez Law Firm immigration attorney. We can explain any status in plain English or Spanish and tell you the right next step.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about immigration court case status, A-Numbers, hearings, and the EOIR case clock.

Enter your 9-digit A-Number (Alien Registration Number) and select your country of citizenship using the free tool on this page, or call the EOIR automated line at 1-800-898-7180. The tool returns your next hearing date and time, hearing type, immigration judge, court location, and case clock status. Your A-Number appears on your Notice to Appear and every court notice you receive.

Immigration court case information comes from EOIR (the Executive Office for Immigration Review) and is generally refreshed each business day as clerks enter hearing dates, judge assignments, and case clock changes. Because updates can lag behind a courtroom decision by a day or more, always treat what you see here as a starting point and confirm critical details, especially your next hearing date, against the most recent paper notice the court mailed you.

Your A-Number is a 9-digit number that starts with the letter "A." It is printed on your Notice to Appear (Form I-862), on every hearing notice the immigration court mails you, and on most documents from ICE and USCIS. When entering it here, type only the 9 digits, leaving out the "A" and any dashes.

Use the lookup on this page or call 1-800-898-7180 and enter your A-Number. Your next hearing date, the start time, and whether it is a Master Calendar or Individual hearing will be shown. Always confirm the date against your paper notice, and never miss a hearing. Missing one can lead to an in-absentia removal order.

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