How long does the immigration court process take?

The time frame of the immigration court varies from a few months to several years, depending on your particular situation. If you have applied for political asylum, your case may take a long period of time, sometimes several years. In other cases, the process can be completed in less time - less than a year. Even in the same state and the same court, people who filed their cases at the same time can get a hearing date as much as 5 years apart. There is no set order and it can be said that the places where hearings are scheduled faster cannot be predicted.

It is important to remember that while you are in immigration court, you cannot be deported. However, missing a hearing may result in a deportation order. Please check the status of your case regularly, update your address, and be sure to attend every scheduled hearing.