What the EOIR Case Status Portal Shows
The EOIR case status portal gives you real-time access to basic information about your immigration court case—EOIR stands for the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the federal agency that runs US immigration courts.
If you have a case in immigration court, you can check its status online or by phone. The EOIR case status system is free to use, and you do not need a lawyer to access it. To use it, you need your A-number, also called an Alien Registration Number — an eight or nine-digit number on your immigration documents that starts with the letter “A.”
Once you enter your A-number at acis.eoir.usdoj.gov, the system shows your next court date, the court location, and the current stage of your case.
Your case status also shows key details. It can tell you your next hearing date, the judge assigned to your case, and whether a decision has been made. Knowing this information helps you stay prepared.
For example, missing a hearing can have serious consequences — including an order of removal issued in your absence. Staying informed about your EOIR online case status is one of the most important things you can do while your case is active.
The system is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Furthermore, if your case is before the Board of Immigration Appeals, or BIA, you can also check that status through the same EOIR portal. Kansas City, Missouri, falls under the jurisdiction of the Chicago Immigration Court for some matters, so the location listed in your results may vary.
When Your EOIR Case Status Gets Complicated
The EOIR online case status tool works well in straightforward cases. But some situations make it less reliable or harder to read.
Pending Motions
These can stall your case in ways the portal doesn’t explain. You may see “pending” for months without any clear reason. That doesn’t always mean nothing is happening. It may mean the court is waiting on a motion to reopen or a motion to continue.
Appeal Cases
If your case moved to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), the EOIR portal may show outdated information. The BIA has its own review process. Status updates can lag behind what’s actually going on.
How to Check and Use Your EOIR Online Case Status
Your EOIR online case status is updated by the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the federal agency that runs US immigration courts. Checking it is free and takes just a few minutes.
Step 1: Find Your Alien Registration Number
You need your A-number first. This is an 8- or 9-digit number on court documents, notices, or your visa. No A-number means no case lookup.
Step 2: Visit the EOIR Case Status Portal
Go to the EOIR case status page at acis.eoir.justice.gov. Enter your A-number. The system shows your next hearing date, hearing type, and the court location handling your case.
When to Speak With an Attorney About Your Case Status
Your EOIR online case status can shift fast. If you see a new hearing date, a judge’s decision, or an unclear update, speak with an immigration attorney right away. KC Immigration Lawyers works with clients across Kansas City and beyond — fully online — and can help you make sense of what your case status means and what to do next.
Visit our contact page to get in touch. We offer free initial consultations.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I check the EOIR online case status for someone else’s case?
Yes — you can check any case if you have the alien registration number. The system does not require you to be the case holder to view basic status updates.
2. What does “pending” mean on the EOIR online case status page?
Pending means the immigration court has not yet issued a final decision. Your case is still active and waiting for a hearing date or a judge’s ruling.
