U.S. Department of Justice
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Office of the Director
5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2600
Falls Church, Virginia 22041

March 9, 2006

Automated Telephone Case Status Information
Entering 8- and 9-Digit Alien Registration Numbers to Access Information

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) maintains an electronic phone system to provide EOIR's customers with ready access to immigration court information in English and Spanish.  Users can dial (703) 305-1662 or 1-800-898-7180, toll-free, to obtain case status information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To access case information, callers must use the alien registration number, also known as the “A” number, which begins with the letter “A” and is followed by an 8-digit number, or in some newer cases, a 9-digit number.  This number is printed on all Department of Homeland Security and EOIR correspondence.   After entering the automated phone system, when directed by the voice prompt, simply enter the 8 digits (but not the “A”) to retrieve case information.  For newer 9-digit numbers, only enter the last 8 digits to access case information.

After the “A” number has been entered correctly, the automated system provides the following information:

• Next hearing date, time, and location;
• Elapsed time and status of the clock for asylum cases;
• Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) case appeal information, including appeal due date, brief due date, date forwarded to the BIA, BIA decision, and decision date;
• General filing information.

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