Where is Middlesex County's Immigration Court located?
Address
Chelmsford Immigration Court
150 Apollo Drive, Suite 100
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Hours
The court is open Monday to Friday, except for federal holidays. The hours are 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. You must file all documents by 4:00 pm.
How do I contact the Court?
You can email the court at [email protected]
You can also call the court at (978) 497-9000
How do I know if my immigration case is in Middlesex County?
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.
My spouse got picked up by ICE. Is there an ICE facility in Middlesex County?
There is not a federal detention center in Middlesex County.
Massachusett's only ICE facility is in Plymouth County.
Address
Plymouth County Correctional Facility
26 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-6200
To confirm whether your family or loved one is at this facility, you can contact call the facility during normal business hours. You will need the detainee's full name, any aliases, DOB, and country of birth.
