Where is the Seattle Immigration Court located?
Address
Seattle Immigration Court
915 Second Avenue, Suite 613
Seattle, WA 98174
Hours
The court is open Monday to Friday, except for federal holidays. The hours are 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. You cannot file documents, however, past 4:00 pm.
How do I contact the Court?
You can email the court at [email protected].
You can also call the court at (206) 342-7200.
How do I know if my case is in the Seattle 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.
My spouse got picked up by ICE and has a case in Seattle Immigration Court. Is there an ICE facility in Seattle.
There is not a federal detention center within the Seattle city limits. The detainee is likely located in the Northwest ICE Processing Center (formerly known as the Northwest Detention Center), which is located in Tacoma.
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.
