Connecticut Immigration Court Lawyer — Deportation Defense
Got a Notice to Appear in Connecticut? Here is what happens next, and what to do in the first 72 hours.
Got a Notice to Appear in Connecticut? Here is what happens next
EOIR lists one immigration court in Connecticut, in Hartford (450 Main Street). Your notice decides where and how you appear; people held in custody may be heard elsewhere.
A Notice to Appear (Form I-862) starts a deportation case before an immigration judge. Your first hearing is a short master calendar hearing; the decisive one is the individual (merits) hearing, often months or years later. You have the right to a lawyer, but not one paid for by the government.
Connecticut immigration courts
Addresses and phone numbers as published by EOIR. Directory checked 2026-10-23, phone numbers 2026-11-01. Courts can close or move hearings; check EOIR's operational-status page before you travel.
What to do first
- 1Read the notice. Write down the court, date, time and your A-number, then confirm them in EOIR Automated Case Information or at 1-800-898-7180.
- 2If you have moved, file Form EOIR-33 with the court within five days. Hearing notices go to the address on file, and a missed notice can still lead to a removal order.
- 3Do not miss a hearing. Unless the judge has excused you, you must attend, even with a lawyer. Missing one can mean a removal order in your absence.
- 4Check the asylum deadline. Asylum must generally be filed within one year of arrival, with limited exceptions.
- 5Gather every immigration document you have and speak to a lawyer before the first hearing.
If you or a relative is detained
Detained cases usually move much faster than non-detained ones. Find a relative with the ICE Online Detainee Locator, using an A-number or a name and country of birth. Whether a judge can set bond depends on how the person entered and their history, so ask a lawyer early.
How Ace Immigration helps in Connecticut
Attorney Anna Tsibel has practiced only immigration law for over 15 years and works in Russian and English. She is licensed by the California State Bar; immigration law is federal, so she represents clients in immigration courts nationwide and appears at their hearings herself, in person or by video as the court requires. The firm has no office in Connecticut; preparation is by video and phone.
No lawyer can promise a result. The outcome depends on the facts, the evidence, current law and the judge. More on deportation defense and our Connecticut page.
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Sources
- Hartford Immigration Court — U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR
- Find an Immigration Court and Access Internet-Based Hearings — U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR
- Immigration Court Operational Status — U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR
- EOIR Automated Case Information — U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR
- Immigration Court Practice Manual 3.14 — Master Calendar Hearing — U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR
- Immigration Court Practice Manual 3.15 — Individual Calendar Hearing — U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR
- Immigration Court Practice Manual 3.16 — In Absentia Hearing — U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR
- 8 U.S.C. § 1229 (INA § 239) — Notice to Appear — Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives
- 8 U.S.C. § 1229a (INA § 240) — Removal proceedings — Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives
- 8 U.S.C. § 1158 (INA § 208) — Asylum — Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives
- 8 U.S.C. § 1252 (INA § 242) — Judicial review of orders of removal — Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives
- 8 C.F.R. § 1003.15 — Contents of the order to show cause and notice to appear (change of address, Form EOIR-33) — eCFR
- 8 C.F.R. § 1003.33 — Translation of documents — eCFR
- Matter of Yajure Hurtado, 29 I&N Dec. 216 (BIA 2025) — Board of Immigration Appeals
- ICE Online Detainee Locator System — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Immigration Court Quick Facts (data through August 2026) — TRAC, Syracuse University
Disclaimer: This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Ace Immigration is a private law firm and is not affiliated with EOIR, the immigration courts, DHS or ICE. Court locations, hours and procedures change; always rely on your own notice and official sources.
Frequently asked questions
Which immigration court is handling my case?
The court named on your Notice to Appear or most recent hearing notice — not the court closest to your home. Check the court, date and hearing format with your A-number in EOIR Automated Case Information or at 1-800-898-7180. EOIR lists these courts for this area: Hartford Immigration Court (450 Main Street, Room 628, Hartford, CT 06103).
Do I still have to attend if I have a lawyer?
Yes. You must attend every hearing unless the judge has specifically excused you. If you miss a hearing after proper notice, the judge can order you removed in absentia, and such orders can be reopened only in limited situations.
Law and context
- Hartford Immigration Court
The Hartford Immigration Court is in the AA Ribicoff Federal Building & Courthouse, 450 Main Street, Suite 628, Hartford, CT 06103-3015. Public hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the filing window closes at 4 p.m., Monday to Friday except federal holidays. The phone is 860-240-3881.