4.5 - Hearing and Filing Location

There are more than 500 immigration judges in more than 60 immigration courts nationwide.  The hearing location is identified on the Notice to Appear (Form I-862) or hearing notice.  See Chapter 4.15(c) (Notification).  Parties should note that documents are not necessarily filed at the location where the hearing is held.  For information on hearing and filing locations, see Chapter 3.1(a) (Filing).  If in doubt as to where to file documents, parties should contact the immigration court.