Immigration Court in Oklahoma

Most persons call it Immigration Court. The federal government officially calls it the Executive Office of Immigration Review. Oklahoma is part of the Dallas Immigration Court.

Non-detained cases for adults and juveniles from Oklahoma are held at the Dallas Immigration Court, 1100 Commerce Street, Room 1060, Dallas, TX 75242. This is in downtown Dallas in the Earle Cabell Federal Building and Courthouse.

Please note that up until August 15, 2014, the Dallas Immigration Court held sessions in Oklahoma City. However, for bureaucratic reasons, the Immigration Court and Immigration and Customs Enforcement ended this arrangement despite that 30 percent of cases before the Dallas court historically were from Oklahoma. Requests made to Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation for Oklahoma City to have its own Immigration Court have fallen on deaf ears.

Things to know:

1. To check on your case status call 1 (800) 898-7180. Please note that this information line is not always up to date.

2. The Immigration Judges do not like Respondents being late for court. Plan on arriving early. The most convenient paid parking is next to the McDonald’s by the Earle Cabell Federal Building and Courthouse.

3. Do not be afraid to enter the courtroom. If you have court, then it is your job to be inside the courtroom prior to your hearing time.

4. If you do not have a lawyer, then most Immigration Judges allow you to ask for a continuance to obtain a lawyer’s services. Do not wait until the very last minute before your second hearing to hire a lawyer. Factors to consider in hiring an lawyer for immigration court include: 1) Trial experience in the Immigration Court; 2) Experience before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals; and 3) Significant continuing legal education in immigration.