Check your immigration documents to see whether they list an A-number. An A-number is a 9-digit number assigned to you by immigration authorities.
As a general rule, if you crossed the border through Mexico, you have an A-number.
If you have one, check the immigration court system:
1. ICE website
https://portal.ice.gov/eoir
You will need:
- A-number
- First name
- Last name
- Country of birth
This website shows detailed case information, including a link to join an online hearing.
2. EOIR website
Enter your A-number at:
https://acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/
If you are in the court system, you will see your information, your A-number, the date your case was added to the system (Docketed date), and the court address.
If a hearing date has been scheduled, you will see it, along with the judge’s name.
If you are not in the court system, you will see: No case found for this A-Number.
3. By phone
+1 800 898 7180
- press 1 twice
- enter your A-number
- press 1
✔️ If you are in the court system, your name will be spelled out.
❌ If you are not in the court system, you will hear: The A number information you entered did not match a record in the system or the case has not been filed with the immigration court
- press 1
✔️ You will hear the date you entered the court system.
4. Contacting the court
You can also call your specific immigration court from this list and ask the court clerk for information about your case.
• Review your immigration documents to see whether you received Form I-862 Notice to Appear. If you have a Notice to Appear, it means the government has started or plans to start a case against you in immigration court.
• If you were detained by immigration authorities when entering the United States at the U.S.-Mexico border, you will most likely have a case in immigration court.
• If you entered on a visa, filed for asylum with USCIS, and USCIS denied your asylum, you may also have a case in immigration court.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration rules may change. For guidance on your specific situation, always consult official sources or a qualified immigration attorney.
