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Removal Defense | Immigration Court<\/p>

Moved? Make Sure Immigration Court Has Your Current Address<\/h1>

A change of address is easy to overlook, but the immigration court and USCIS each keep their own records. Here is how the court update works and why it matters for your case.<\/p>

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By Adriana Gomez \u00b7 Published October 27, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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How do I change my address in immigration court? File Form EOIR-33 with the immigration court that has your case, within five days of the change. Missing that window can lead to a hearing held without you, so act quickly after any move.<\/p>\n

Why your address with the immigration court matters<\/h2>\n

Immigration court sends hearing notices and orders to the address it has on file. If that address is old, the notice goes to a home you no longer live in. That is how people miss hearings they never meant to skip.<\/p>\n

The rule sits in federal regulation. 8 CFR 1003.15<\/a> says that within five days of any change of address, you must give written notice on Form EOIR-33 to the immigration court where your case is filed.<\/p>\n

In that case, you have five days from service of that document to send the court a correct address and phone number.<\/p>\n

Someone else can help you fill out the form. The duty still belongs to you, the person in the case.<\/p>\n

The stakes are real. Under 8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1229a<\/a>, a person who does not attend after written notice can be ordered removed in absentia. That means removed without being present, if the government proves the notice was given and that the person is removable.<\/p>\n\n

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If you moved while your removal case is pending, you don't have to sort out the court forms alone; contact our office or book a paid consultation to talk through your case. Talk it through with our team — we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p>

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Changing an address is not the same as changing court location<\/h2>\n

Changing your home address does not move your case to a different immigration court. Court location is a separate question.<\/p>\n

Your case is tied to one court where it is pending. Under 8 CFR 1003.20<\/a>, a judge can change venue only for good cause. The change must come on a motion from one of the parties, after the charging document is filed. The other side gets notice and a chance to respond.<\/p>\n

A venue change also needs a fixed street address, including city, state and ZIP code, where you can be reached for hearing notices.<\/p>\n

So start with one question: which court has your case right now? Check your charging document or your latest hearing notice. Then send your address update to that court.<\/p>\n

Step-by-step: how do I change my address in immigration court?<\/h2>\n

File Form EOIR-33 with the court that has your case, following the court’s current filing instructions. Here is the order most people follow.<\/p>\n

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  1. Confirm the court that has jurisdiction over your case.<\/li>\n
  2. Write your full name and any other names you use.<\/li>\n
  3. Add your registration number, often called an A-number.<\/li>\n
  4. Write your old address, your new address, and the date you moved.<\/li>\n
  5. Add your telephone number. Under 8 CFR 1003.20<\/a>, a venue change requires a fixed street address, including city, state and ZIP code, where you can be reached for further hearing notification.<\/li>\n
  6. Sign the form. The court accepts an original ink signature, an encrypted digital signature, or an electronic signature, under 8 CFR 1003.31<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  7. File the form and keep a copy with proof that it was submitted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It is optional for unrepresented respondents or applicants, reputable individuals and accredited officials who are representatives of record, other authorized individuals, and practitioners filing an EOIR-61 to file electronically, but once they opt in for a case, they must electronically file all documents for that case unless an immigration judge, only upon a motion filed by the individual with good cause shown, grants leave to opt out.<\/p>\n

    Common mistakes that can lead to removal orders<\/h2>\n

    The most costly mistake is missing the five-day window. Five days run from the change itself, not from the day you notice a missed letter.<\/p>\n

    Watch for these other errors:<\/p>\n