Where is the court inside the John Moss building?
Look for the John Moss Federal Building at 650 Capitol Mall, then Suite 4-200. EOIR's page, updated October 29, 2026, tells visitors to enter through the main lobby. Screening follows, as at every immigration court, and our master calendar hearing guide explains how to plan for it. The filing window closes half an hour before public hours end, so someone arriving late in the day may find the court open and the window shut. EOIR's Operational Status page listed Sacramento as open on October 31, 2026, and it also posts weather and emergency closures.
Where do I park, and how do I get there by train or bus?
Plan this before you leave, because the building offers no parking for the general public. EOIR says metered street parking is nearby and two commercial lots are within walking distance, though it does not name them or give prices. For transit, EOIR says SacRT light rail and buses stop on the 8th Street side of the building. It does not name a line or stop, so check SacRT's own schedule. Accessible parking is not mentioned, so a visitor who needs it should ask the court on 916-447-9301 before the hearing.
Why do Reno papers mention the Sacramento court?
EOIR's administrative control list, updated October 1, 2026, places the Reno, Nevada DHS office, including any sub-offices, and the Reno remote site under Sacramento. That explains why a Nevada resident may see Sacramento on paperwork, and it matters for filing: under 8 CFR 1003.11, papers go to the court with administrative control of the record and to no other court. It does not set where you appear. Your hearing notice does that. If it says Reno or a remote site, ask the court how that hearing will run. Nevada residents can also see our Nevada page, the Las Vegas Immigration Court page and the court directory by state.
Could my Sacramento hearing be held by internet or phone?
The court's own page has no remote rules. It links to EOIR's directory, updated October 29, 2026, which says a respondent with no representative of record always has in-person as the default. The directory adds that all telephonic hearings use 1-415-527-5035 with the relevant access code. EOIR's fact sheet says Webex links are for parties appearing remotely, and that relatives generally observe in the courtroom, so do not skip the trip because you saw a link. If you are preparing for an individual hearing, ask the court or your representative which format applies.
Which judges does EOIR list at Sacramento, and whom do I write to?
EOIR's page lists four immigration judges: Bayleigh J. Pettigrew, Susan Phan, Michele Renteria and Joseph Weiner. The list describes the bench, not who has your case. General questions go to Sacramento.Immigration.Court@usdoj.gov. The separate mailbox Asylum.Clock.Sacramento@usdoj.gov is only for asylum EAD clock requests, the requests about the day count for a work permit. To confirm a date, our guide on finding your hearing date, court and judge covers the online and phone tools.