Where is the Portland Immigration Court located?
Address
Portland Immigration Court
1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 500
Portland, OR 97204
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 (503) 326-6341
How do I know if my case is in the Portland 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.
Are there other immigration courts in Oregon?
Unlike many other states, Oregon has only one (1) immigration court, so most removal cases in Oregon are processed through the Portland Immigration Court, although some do go through Tacoma.
My spouse got picked up by ICE and has a case in the Portland Immigration Court. Is there an ICE facility in Oregon.
There is not a federal detention center in Oregon.
Most likely your family member or loved one was transported to the Northwest Ice Processing Center (formerly known as the Northwest Detention Center), which is located in Tacoma, Washington.
Address
1623 East J Street, Suite 2
Tacoma, WA 98421
(253) 779-6000
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.
