Where is Hawaii's Immigrant Court located?
Address
Honolulu Immigration Court
300 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 8-112
Honolulu, HI 96850
The Honolulu Immigration Court services cases from the other three main islands (Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island).
Hours
The court is open Monday to Friday, except for federal holidays. The hours are 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
How can I contact the Court?
You can email the court at [email protected].
You can also call the court for information at (808) 541-1870.
How do I know if my case is in the Honolulu Immigration Court?
You can find your hearing location and other important information on the Notice to Appear (NTA).
The NTA is the formal document that sets forth the factual and legal basis for the Government wanting to remove (i.e., deport) you from the United States.
If you have not received an NTA, then U.S. immigration officials may not have filed your case with the court. In that case, you should check the online Automated Case Information System (ACIS).
To log in, you will need to input your “A-number,” which you can find on all DHS correspondence.
Can I appear for my hearing remotely?
Maybe.
The immigration court may conduct removal hearings
- In person
- Video conference
- Telephone conference
Remote appearances, in other words, are not automatic. The court will specify the form of the hearing (i.e., in person, video, or phone) in your NTA or other hearing notice.
Every case is different, but many immigration judges will require pro se non-citizens (i.e., individuals without attorneys) to appear in person.
When in doubt, contact court directly. You can also file a motion to appear remotely if the court schedules the hearing in person.
Can I attend my spouse or other family member's hearing?
Yes.
Immigration court hearings are open to the public. There are limited exceptions, such as evidentiary hearings regarding claims for asylum and other specialized hearings.
You do not have to notify the court in advance that you plan to attend.
What should I bring to Court with me?
To enter the building, you will need to pass through a security screening procedure (like at the airport). You will need a valid driver's license or U.S. government state identification card.
You cannot bring any cameras or video recording equipment. And you cannot record courtroom proceedings using an iPhone or other mobile device.
My family member lives in Maui. Where will his case be heard?
Unlike many other states, Hawaii has only one (1) immigration court, so the case will be heard in the Honolulu Immigration Court.
My spouse has a case in the Honolulu Immigration Court but ICE detained him. Where is he located?
Most detained immigrants are housed at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu (FDC Honolulu).
Contact Information
351 Elliot Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 529-1970
To get information about a detainee, you can contact between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. You will need the detainee's full name, any aliases, DOB, and country of birth.
