New Jersey Immigration Court Lawyer — Deportation Defense
Got a Notice to Appear in New Jersey? Here is what happens next, and what to do in the first 72 hours.
Got a Notice to Appear in New Jersey? Here is what happens next
EOIR lists two immigration courts in New Jersey: Newark (970 Broad Street) and Elizabeth (625 Evans Street), which sits at the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility. Your notice decides which court applies.
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.
New Jersey 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.
Elizabeth Immigration Court
625 Evans Street, Room 148A, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
908-787-1355
Detained docket
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.
ICE's directory lists these facilities in New Jersey, among others. A listing does not show that a particular person is held there.
How Ace Immigration helps in New Jersey
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 New Jersey; 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 New Jersey page.
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Sources
- Newark Immigration Court — U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR
- Elizabeth Immigration Court — U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR
- ICE detention facilities — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- 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: Newark Immigration Court (970 Broad Street, Room 1200, Newark, NJ 07102); Elizabeth Immigration Court (625 Evans Street, Room 148A, Elizabeth, NJ 07201).
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
- Elizabeth Immigration Court
The Elizabeth Immigration Court is at 625 Evans Street, Room 148A, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, inside a DHS-controlled detention facility, the same street address as the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility. Public hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (8:00-16:30) and window filing 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (8:00-16:00). The phone is 908-787-1355. Entry follows facility rules, so check ICE's page first.
- Newark Immigration Court
The Newark Immigration Court is at 970 Broad Street, Room 1200, Newark, NJ 07102, though EOIR says the public enters through the main security doors on Court Street. Public hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (8:00-16:30) and window filing is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (8:00-16:00). The phone is 973-645-3524.
- Delaney Hall Detention Facility
Delaney Hall, 451 Doremus Avenue in Newark, is a GEO Group facility that ICE lists under its Newark Field Office. Call (973) 474-2200 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to confirm someone is there. ICE and GEO publish different visiting hours, so confirm before you travel. Details read October 31, 2026.
- Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility
Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility, 625 Evans Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a CoreCivic facility under ICE's Newark Field Office. Call (908) 282-5700 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to confirm someone is there. A new visiting schedule took effect October 19, 2026, and hours differ by sex and classification. Details read October 31, 2026.