| Location | Washington, DC |
| Salary | $52,757–$82,938 Per Year |
Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U. S. Department of Justice. This position provides legal and administrative support for immigration court proceedings through case file review, document processing, courtroom support, and technical assistance on case and hearing procedures.
This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.
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Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U. S. Department of Justice. This position provides legal and administrative support for immigration court proceedings through case file review, document processing, courtroom support, and technical assistance on case and hearing procedures.
This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.
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Accepting applications
Location
many vacancies in the following locations:
Eloy Immigration Court
Eloy, AZ
Florence Immigration Court
Florence, AZ
Phoenix Immigration Court
Phoenix, AZ
Tucson Immigration Court
Tucson, AZ
Adelanto Immigration Court
Adelanto, CA
Concord Immigration Court
Concord, CA
Imperial Immigration Court
Imperial, CA
Los Angeles Immigration Court (N. Los Angeles Street)
Los Angeles, CA
West Los Angeles Immigration Court
Los Angeles County, CA
Sacramento Immigration Court
Sacramento, CA
Otay Mesa Immigration Court
San Diego, CA
San Diego Immigration Court
San Diego County, CA
San Francisco SPC Immigration Court
San Francisco, CA
Santa Ana Immigration Court
Santa Ana, CA
Los Angeles Immigration Court (Van Nuys Blvd)
Van Nuys, CA
Aurora Immigration Court
Aurora, CO
Denver Immigration Court
Denver, CO
Hartford Immigration Court
Hartford, CT
Miami Immigration Court
Miami, FL
Miami Krome (Detained) Immigration Court
Miami Gardens, FL
Orlando Immigration Court
Orlando, FL
Atlanta Immigration Court (Ted Turner Drive)
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Immigration Court (W. Peachtree Street)
Atlanta, GA
Stewart Immigration Court
Lumpkin, GA
Honolulu Immigration Court
Honolulu, HI
Chicago Immigration Court
Chicago, IL
Indianapolis Immigration Court
Indianapolis, IN
Louisville Immigration Court
Louisville, KY
Baton Rouge Immigration Court
Baton Rouge, LA
LaSalle Immigration Court
Jena, LA
New Orleans Immigration Court
New Orleans, LA
Oakdale Immigration Court
Oakdale, LA
Boston Immigration Court
Boston, MA
Chelmsford Immigration Court
Chelmsford, MA
Baltimore Immigration Court
Baltimore, MD
Hyattsville Immigration Court
Hyattsville, MD
Detroit Immigration Court
Detroit, MI
Fort Snelling Immigration Court
Fort Snelling, MN
Kansas City Immigration Court
Kansas City, MO
Saipan Immigration Court
Saipan, Mariana Island, MP
Charlotte Immigration Court
Charlotte, NC
Omaha Immigration Court
Omaha, NE
Elizabeth Immigration Court
Elizabeth, NJ
Newark Immigration Court
Newark, NJ
Otero Immigration Court
Chaparral, NM
Las Vegas Immigration Court
Las Vegas, NV
Buffalo Immigration Court
Buffalo, NY
Ulster Immigration Court
Napanoch, NY
New York Immigration Court (Broadway)/ (Federal Plaza)
New York, NY
New York Immigration Court (Varick)
New York County, NY
Ulster Immigration Court
Ulster Park, NY
Cleveland Immigration Court
Cleveland, OH
Portland Immigration Court
Portland, OR
Philadelphia Immigration Court
Philadelphia, PA
Guaynabo (San Juan) Immigration Court
Guaynabo, PR
Memphis Immigration Court
Memphis, TN
Conroe Immigration Court
Conroe, TX
Dallas Immigration Court
Dallas County, TX
El Paso Immigration Court/ El Paso SPC Immigration Court
El Paso County, TX
Fort Worth IAC Immigration Court
Fort Worth, TX
Harlingen Immigration Court
Harlingen, TX
Houston Immigration Court (Jefferson Street)
Houston, TX
Houston Immigration Court (Greenspoint Park)
Houston, TX
Houston Immigration Court (South Gessner Road)
Houston, TX
Laredo Immigration Court
Laredo, TX
Port Isabel Immigration Court
Los Fresnos, TX
Pearsall Immigration Court
Pearsall, TX
San Antonio Immigration Court
San Antonio, TX
Salt Lake City Immigration Court
West Valley City, UT
Annandale Immigration Court
Annandale, VA
Falls Church IAC Immigration Court
Falls Church, VA
Richmond IAC Immigration Court
Richmond, VA
Sterling Immigration Court
Sterling, VA
Seattle Immigration Court
Seattle, WA
Tacoma Immigration Court
Tacoma, WA
No matching locations found.
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Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $52,757 - $82,938 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 11
Promotion potential 12
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number ST-13059893-26-MS Control number 884056100
This job is open to
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Land and base management
Current or former employees of a base management agency.
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Native Americans
Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open to current or former federal employees and specific hiring authorities.
Duties
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The duties and responsibilities for a Legal Administrative Specialist (In-Court Services), GS-0901-9/11 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the Legal Administrative Specialist (In-Court Services) 0901 -09 position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (or comparable experience outside the Federal service), performing 3 or more of the following duties:
(Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience)
Education: Applicants must have completed a masters OR equivalent graduate degree, OR two (2) full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a masters or equivalent graduate degree, or LL.B. or J.D. in a directly related field, that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification.
Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants must possess a combination of the above-described education and specialized experience such that they total 100% of the stated minimum qualifications for the GS-09 level. Only graduate education beyond one year, i.e., 18 semester hours, may be combined with experience under this provision.
NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification.
In order to qualify for the Legal Administrative Specialist (In-Court Services) 0901 -11 position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (or comparable experience outside the Federal service), performing 3 or more of the following duties:
(Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience)
Education: Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree, OR three (3) full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or LL.M. in a directly related field, that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification.
Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants must possess a combination of the above described education and specialized experience such that they total 100% of the stated minimum qualifications for the GS-11 level. Only graduate education beyond two (2) years, i.e., 36 semester hours, may be combined with experience under this provision.
NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the closing date of this announcement, (09/16/2026).
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement (09/16/2026) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
Education
ARE YOU USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation by clicking here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.) You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click here.
Translated transcripts are required.
You must submit a transcript, which may be unofficial, as long as it contains a full listing of courses, credit earned, grade and grade-point-average, subject area, degree(s) earned, and dates of award.
If you are using education to qualify for this position, or education is required:
Additional information
Alternative work schedule options may be available. Tour of duty may include Saturdays.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP):
These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
1) your performance and conduct;
2) the needs and interests of the agency;
3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy
Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to EOIR.HR_Application_Review@usdoj.gov.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
How You Will be EvaluatedIn order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments.
Your USAHIRE assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
Additionally, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Government-Wide Merit Promotion vacancies may only accept applications from a limited audience, pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
BASIS OF FINAL RATING: DOJs Merit Promotion Procedures will be used to evaluate candidates. If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13059893
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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Please carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility.
Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
If you are a current or former Federal employee:
Due Weight for Performance:
If you are a Veteran or a qualifying parent or spouse:
If you are applying for consideration under the Military Spouse Appointing Authority:
If you are a person with a disability, claiming eligibility under Schedule A:
If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP:
If you are using education to qualify for this position, or education is required: See Education Field.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on (09/16/2026) to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
Need Help? If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc.
Agency contact information
EOIR HR Services
Email EOIR.HR_Application_Review@usdoj.gov Address Office of the Chief Immigration Judge
5107 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement.
You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list. Click here to learn more about checking your application status, or see what each application status means.
We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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Please carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility.
Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
If you are a current or former Federal employee:
Due Weight for Performance:
If you are a Veteran or a qualifying parent or spouse:
If you are applying for consideration under the Military Spouse Appointing Authority:
If you are a person with a disability, claiming eligibility under Schedule A:
If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP:
If you are using education to qualify for this position, or education is required: See Education Field.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on (09/16/2026) to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
Need Help? If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc.
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Agency contact information
EOIR HR Services
Email EOIR.HR_Application_Review@usdoj.gov Address Office of the Chief Immigration Judge
5107 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement.
You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list. Click here to learn more about checking your application status, or see what each application status means.
We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Additional locations
Adelanto Immigration Court
Adelanto, CA
Concord Immigration Court
Concord, CA
Imperial Immigration Court
Imperial, CA
Los Angeles Immigration Court (N. Los Angeles Street)
Los Angeles, CA
West Los Angeles Immigration Court
Los Angeles County, CA
Sacramento Immigration Court
Sacramento, CA
Otay Mesa Immigration Court
San Diego, CA
San Diego Immigration Court
San Diego County, CA
San Francisco SPC Immigration Court
San Francisco, CA
Santa Ana Immigration Court
Santa Ana, CA
Los Angeles Immigration Court (Van Nuys Blvd)
Van Nuys, CA
Aurora Immigration Court
Aurora, CO
Denver Immigration Court
Denver, CO
Hartford Immigration Court
Hartford, CT
Miami Immigration Court
Miami, FL
Miami Krome (Detained) Immigration Court
Miami Gardens, FL
Orlando Immigration Court
Orlando, FL
Atlanta Immigration Court (Ted Turner Drive)
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Immigration Court (W. Peachtree Street)
Atlanta, GA
Stewart Immigration Court
Lumpkin, GA
Honolulu Immigration Court
Honolulu, HI
Chicago Immigration Court
Chicago, IL
Indianapolis Immigration Court
Indianapolis, IN
Louisville Immigration Court
Louisville, KY
Baton Rouge Immigration Court
Baton Rouge, LA
LaSalle Immigration Court
Jena, LA
New Orleans Immigration Court
New Orleans, LA
Oakdale Immigration Court
Oakdale, LA
Boston Immigration Court
Boston, MA
Chelmsford Immigration Court
Chelmsford, MA
Baltimore Immigration Court
Baltimore, MD
Hyattsville Immigration Court
Hyattsville, MD
Detroit Immigration Court
Detroit, MI
Fort Snelling Immigration Court
Fort Snelling, MN
Kansas City Immigration Court
Kansas City, MO
Saipan Immigration Court
Saipan, Mariana Island, MP
Charlotte Immigration Court
Charlotte, NC
Omaha Immigration Court
Omaha, NE
Elizabeth Immigration Court
Elizabeth, NJ
Newark Immigration Court
Newark, NJ
Otero Immigration Court
Chaparral, NM
Las Vegas Immigration Court
Las Vegas, NV
Buffalo Immigration Court
Buffalo, NY
Ulster Immigration Court
Napanoch, NY
New York Immigration Court (Broadway)/ (Federal Plaza)
New York, NY
New York Immigration Court (Varick)
New York County, NY
Ulster Immigration Court
Ulster Park, NY
Cleveland Immigration Court
Cleveland, OH
Portland Immigration Court
Portland, OR
Philadelphia Immigration Court
Philadelphia, PA
Guaynabo (San Juan) Immigration Court
Guaynabo, PR
Memphis Immigration Court
Memphis, TN
Conroe Immigration Court
Conroe, TX
Dallas Immigration Court
Dallas County, TX
El Paso Immigration Court/ El Paso SPC Immigration Court
El Paso County, TX
Fort Worth IAC Immigration Court
Fort Worth, TX
Harlingen Immigration Court
Harlingen, TX
Houston Immigration Court (Jefferson Street)
Houston, TX
Houston Immigration Court (Greenspoint Park)
Houston, TX
Houston Immigration Court (South Gessner Road)
Houston, TX
Laredo Immigration Court
Laredo, TX
Port Isabel Immigration Court
Los Fresnos, TX
Pearsall Immigration Court
Pearsall, TX
San Antonio Immigration Court
San Antonio, TX
Salt Lake City Immigration Court
West Valley City, UT
Annandale Immigration Court
Annandale, VA
Falls Church IAC Immigration Court
Falls Church, VA
Richmond IAC Immigration Court
Richmond, VA
Sterling Immigration Court
Sterling, VA
Seattle Immigration Court
Seattle, WA
Tacoma Immigration Court
Tacoma, WA