New York Immigration Court Lawyer — Deportation Defense
Got a Notice to Appear in New York? Here is what happens next, and what to do in the first 72 hours.
Got a Notice to Appear in New York? Here is what happens next
EOIR lists three immigration courts in Manhattan (26 Federal Plaza, 290 Broadway and 201 Varick Street), plus Buffalo and Ulster upstate. Your notice, not your home address, decides which one you go to, so a Brooklyn address can still mean any of the Manhattan courts.
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 York 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.
New York – Federal Plaza Immigration Court
26 Federal Plaza, 12th Floor, Room 1237, New York, NY 10278
212-602-6500
New York – Varick Immigration Court
201 Varick Street, 5th Floor, Room 507, New York, NY 10014
646-638-5766
Ulster Immigration Court
Ulster Correctional Facility, Berme Road, P.O. Box 800, Napanoch, NY 12458
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 York, among others. A listing does not show that a particular person is held there.
How Ace Immigration helps in New York
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 York; 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 York page.
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Sources
- New York – Federal Plaza Immigration Court — U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR
- New York – Broadway Immigration Court — U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR
- New York – Varick Immigration Court — U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR
- Buffalo Immigration Court — U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR
- Ulster 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: New York – Federal Plaza Immigration Court (26 Federal Plaza, 12th Floor, Room 1237, New York, NY 10278); New York – Broadway Immigration Court (290 Broadway, Suite 2900, New York, NY 10007); New York – Varick Immigration Court (201 Varick Street, 5th Floor, Room 507, New York, NY 10014); Buffalo Immigration Court (130 Delaware Avenue, Suite 300, Buffalo, NY 14202); Ulster Immigration Court (Ulster Correctional Facility, Berme Road, P.O. Box 800, Napanoch, NY 12458).
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
- Buffalo Immigration Court
The Buffalo Immigration Court is at 130 Delaware Avenue, Suite 300, Buffalo, NY 14202. Public hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the filing window runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday except federal holidays. The phone is 716-551-3442. The Batavia court closed July 24, 2026, and EOIR's court list places any matter from a case heard there under Buffalo.
- New York - Broadway Immigration Court
The New York - Broadway Immigration Court is in the Ted Weiss Federal Building, 290 Broadway, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10007, according to its own EOIR page. Public hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the filing window is 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The phone is 212-240-4900. EOIR's Operational Status page shows Suite 2900 instead.
- New York - Federal Plaza Immigration Court
The New York - Federal Plaza Immigration Court is at 26 Federal Plaza, 12th Floor, Room 1237, entered from Broadway. Manhattan has three immigration court locations, so go only where your latest hearing notice says. ICE also has offices in this building, and federal court rulings limit courthouse arrests here but do not end them.
- New York - Varick Immigration Court
The New York - Varick Immigration Court is at 201 Varick Street, 5th Floor, Room 507, New York, NY 10014. Public hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the filing window runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The phone is 646-638-5766. A USCIS asylum branch sits one floor up in the same building, so check which office your notice names.