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The Immigration Court Backlog Just Hit a New Record — What It Means for Your Hearing

Asylum & Refugee Issues, Civil Rights & Justice, Government & Policy, Immigration Law, Legal News /

The U.S. immigration court backlog has reached a new record of over 3.6 million pending cases, pushing many hearing dates back by years. Longer delays can affect court scheduling, detention decisions, and timing for relief and work authorization. This article explains what the record backlog means for your hearing date, legal status, and how to […]

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What is an immigration court?

Court System, Immigration Law, Immigration Procedures /

An immigration court is an EOIR administrative court where an immigration judge decides whether a noncitizen can stay in the U.S. or must be removed. These courts handle removal proceedings and applications for relief under federal immigration law, using procedures different from criminal courts. This article explains how immigration courts work, who appears there, and

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