Immigration Resources
Helpful tools to track your case, locate loved ones, and manage key immigration processes.
Navigating the immigration system can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re trying to find accurate, up-to-date information. Below are trusted government resources you can use to check your case status, locate detainees, and manage required filings.
Case Status & Court Information
Automated Case Information System (ACIS) – Immigration Court
https://acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/
If you are currently in immigration court (removal proceedings), you can use this system to check important updates about your case.
What you’ll need:
A-number (Alien Registration Number)
Country of birth
What you can find:
Next hearing date
Appeal status (if applicable)
This tool is only for individuals with active cases in immigration court.
Detainee & Custody Information
ICE Detainee Locator
https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/search
This system helps you locate individuals who may be in ICE custody.
What you’ll need:
A-number and country of birth
What you can find:
Detention facility location
Contact information for the facility
USCIS Online Case Status
Use this tool to check the status of your immigration application with USCIS.
What you’ll need:
Receipt number (found on Form I-797)
What you can find:
Current case status
Updates on your application
Fee Payment Portals
Annual Asylum Fee – Immigration Court (EOIR)
https://epay.eoir.justice.gov/index
This portal is used to pay the Annual Asylum Fee (AAF) for cases pending in immigration court.
Important:
Applies to asylum applications pending for 1+ year
Only applies to cases filed after October 1, 2024
Only for individuals in removal proceedings
USCIS Case Status Inquiry (e-Request)
https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/ccpt
If your case is taking longer than expected, you can submit an inquiry directly to USCIS.
What you’ll need:
Receipt number
Basic identifying information
Use this when:
Your case is outside normal processing times
You need to request updates or corrections
Annual Asylum Fee - USCIS
https://my.uscis.gov/accounts/annual-asylum-fee/start/overview
Use this portal if your asylum case is pending with USCIS.
Important:
USCIS will notify you in writing if payment is required
Do not pay unless instructed
Need Help Understanding Your Case?
These tools provide information—but they don’t replace legal guidance. If you’re unsure what your case status means, or what steps to take next, it’s important to speak with an immigration attorney.