What happens when I walk into 1717 Avenue H?
Check in and sign in with the lobby attendant first. This page has a rule that is easy to miss: EOIR says court visitors and attorneys must not stay in the lobby area or near the entrance doors, as that violates building policy. EOIR's next sentence speaks to attorneys, telling them that if they must meet clients before a hearing, they should inform the security officer, who will direct them to the pro bono room. That is not a promise to respondents, so agree with your lawyer before the day where you will meet. The court is in Suite 100, and every visit includes a metal detector and bag screening.
What are the hours and the filing cutoff?
Public hours and window filing hours are both 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (8:00-16:00). EOIR's Omaha page adds a plain warning: the court is open to receive documents each business day, and no documents will be accepted after 4 p.m. (16:00). Treat that as a hard stop and arrive well ahead, since you need to sign in and pass security first. The court is open Monday to Friday except federal holidays. If the building closes for weather, EOIR posts it on its operational status page.
Is there parking, and what about transit?
EOIR's page says parking is available in the building's lot at no charge. It names no bus or other transit route, so plan the trip before the day. If you bring someone along, remember the lobby rule, because a companion who comes in with you cannot simply wait near the doors. Hearings are open to the public with limited exceptions, and EOIR says you do not need to notify the court in advance of a visit. Bring your notice, and read about the master calendar hearing beforehand.
How do I confirm the hearing and contact the court?
Dial 1-800-898-7180 with your A-number, or follow the guide to finding your hearing. The court's number is 402-348-0310 and the email is Omaha.Immigration.Court@usdoj.gov. EOIR's internet hearing page has an Omaha section with Webex links and telephone codes by judge. A name on that page does not make your hearing remote: with no representative of record, EOIR says in person is your default. Asylum EAD Clock requests have a separate mailbox, Asylum.Clock.Omaha@usdoj.gov. Give the applicant's name, A-number and the reason for adjusting the clock; the court will not respond to anything else sent there.
Why is Iowa mentioned with this court?
EOIR's Administrative Control List, updated October 1, 2026, names the Omaha and Des Moines DHS offices beside this court, all non-detained cases in Nebraska and Iowa, and sites including the Nebraska penitentiary in Lincoln and Iowa corrections sites in Oakdale and Des Moines. The list also shows an entry for detained matters in Omaha, without a separate address. Treat all of this as background, because your notice is what names your court. EOIR's state-based court directory lists one court in Nebraska, and the court directory has the rest. Bond questions belong in the bond hearing guide.