Your Complete Guide to the Orlando Immigration Court (EOIR) in 2026

Jan 30

If you or a loved one has a case at the Orlando Immigration Court, this guide covers everything you need to know: where the court is, how to find your hearing date, what to do if you never received your Notice to Appear, and which judges allow attorneys and clients to appear by WebEx vs. in person. At Mora Immigration Group, we represent clients at the Orlando Immigration Court and nationwide. Call (813) 815-VISA for a free consultation with Tampa immigration attorney Miguel Mora.

Where Is the Orlando Immigration Court?

The Orlando Immigration Court (EOIR) is located at:

500 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

This is an active federal immigration court for removal proceedings, asylum cases, and other immigration matters. Cases at the Orlando court may involve individuals from throughout Florida and beyond, depending on where the case was originally filed or where the person was detained or apprehended.

For phone and email contact information, visit the Orlando Immigration Court's official contact page: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/orlando-immigration-court#observing

How to Find Your Hearing Date and Time

If you have a case at the Orlando Immigration Court, you can look up your next hearing date online using your A-Number (alien registration number). Your A-Number is an 8- or 9-digit number that appears on any immigration document you have received.

Search your case here: https://acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/

You may have also received a Notice to Appear (NTA) in the mail. The NTA is the official document that placed you in removal proceedings. It typically contains the date, time, and location of your first hearing (called a Master Calendar Hearing), though some NTAs are issued with a date listed as "TBD."

If you look up your case online and see that you are scheduled for an Individual Hearing (also called a Merits Hearing), that means you are past the initial Master Calendar stage. An Individual Hearing is the substantive hearing where an immigration judge hears the full details of your case and decides whether to grant relief or order removal.

If you do not already have an attorney and you are scheduled for a Master Hearing or Individual Hearing, finding legal representation as soon as possible is critical. Call (813) 815-VISAfor a free consultation with Tampa immigration attorney Miguel Mora

What If You Never Received Your Notice to Appear?

If you searched your A-Number online and see that you have a court case but never received an NTA in the mail, here are two important steps for you or an experienced attorney to take:

Update your mailing address with the court. If you have moved, the court may not have your current address, which means important documents including hearing notices may not be reaching you. Update your address here: https://respondentaccess.eoir.justice.gov/en/forms/eoir33ic/
Request your Record of Proceeding (ROP). Your ROP is your complete court file and includes a copy of your NTA. Requesting it will help you understand the charges against you, any deadlines that may apply, and what stage your case is in. You can request it here: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/ROPrequest

Both steps are important in order to avoid a missed hearing and a potential order of removal in your absence.

Can You Attend Your Orlando Immigration Court Hearing Online (WebEx)?

Many people ask whether they can attend their immigration court hearing by video (WebEx) instead of appearing in person. The answer often depends on which judge is assigned to your case and whether you will be represented by an attorney or not. The rules also differ between Master Calendar Hearings (your first, procedural hearings) and Individual/Merits Hearings (your full hearing on the merits).

The chart below reflects hearing appearance preferences shared by the AILA Central Florida Chapter's EOIR Committee as of January 30, 2026. Mora Immigration Group is a member of AILA CFC.

Orlando Immigration Court: Judge WebEx & Appearance Preferences (January 2026)

***The preferences listed below are from January 2026 and subject to change at each judge’s discretion. Always confirm with the court or your attorney before planning to attend any hearing virtually via WebEx. Failure to appear for a scheduled hearing in immigration court can result in an order of removal (deportation).***

  
    


  
      Judge
      Master Hearing (with Attorney)
      Master Hearing (without Attorney)
      Merits Hearing (with Attorney)
      Merits Hearing (without Attorney)
    

  
      Adams
      WebEx, no motion needed
      In person only
      In person; motion needed for WebEx
      In person only
    

      Alberdi
      WebEx, no motion needed
      In person only
      In person only
      In person only
    

      Burke
      In person; motion needed for WebEx
      In person; motion needed for WebEx
      In person; motion needed for WebEx
      In person; motion needed for WebEx
    

      Cato
      WebEx, no motion needed (no appearances from vehicles)
      In person only
      In person only
      In person only
    

      Frederick
      WebEx, no motion needed
      In person only
      In person only
      In person only
    

      Harris
      Motion needed for WebEx
      Motion needed for WebEx
      In person only
      In person only
    

      Jamadar
      WebEx, no motion needed
      In person only
      In person; motion needed for WebEx
      In person only
    

      Lang
      WebEx, no motion needed
      In person only
      In person only
      In person only
    

      Niziolek
      Motion needed for WebEx
      Motion needed for WebEx
      In person only
      In person only
    

      Page-Lozano
      WebEx, no motion needed
      In person only
      In person; motion needed for WebEx
      In person only
    

      Rojas
      WebEx, no motion needed
      In person only
      In person; motion needed for WebEx
      In person only
    

      Rosen
      Motion needed for WebEx
      Motion needed for WebEx
      In person only
      In person only
    

      Stanley
      WebEx, no motion needed
      In person only
      In person only
      In person only
    


  

Once you confirm your judge allows WebEx, you can find your judge's individual WebEx hearing link here: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/find-immigration-court-and-access-internet-based-hearings

Important notes:

"No motion needed" means attorneys and represented clients can appear via WebEx at Master Calendar Hearings without filing a formal motion with the court.
"Motion needed for WebEx" means you or your attorney must file a written motion and receive court approval before appearing by video.
Pro se respondents (those without an attorney) face stricter rules across the board and are generally required to appear in person.
These preferences are subject to change. Always confirm with the court or your attorney before your hearing.

Do You Have a Hearing at the Orlando Immigration Court?

If you have a case at the Orlando Immigration Court and do not have an attorney, now is the time to get one. Immigration court proceedings are complex, deadlines are strict, and missing a hearing can result in an order of removal.

Mora Immigration Group is a Tampa-based immigration law firm handling removal defense, asylum, and other cases at the Orlando Immigration Court and nationwide.

Call (813) 815-VISA or schedule a free consultation with Tampa immigration attorney Miguel Mora.

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