San Francisco Immigration Court (closed September 4, 2026)

The San Francisco Immigration Court no longer exists as a separate court. In a notice dated May 1, 2026, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that the court “will permanently close, and its Sansome Street location will become a hearing location under the administrative control of the Concord Immigration Court, at the close of business on Sept. 4, 2026.” EOIR’s court listing, updated September 24, 2026, shows ten immigration courts in California and none in San Francisco.

This is general information, not legal advice. Immigration court is complex and the stakes are high — consult a licensed immigration attorney about your case.

What changed, in order

  • April 10, 2026: EOIR announced that the court’s Montgomery Street location (100 Montgomery Street) would stop holding hearings at the close of business on May 1, 2026, with certain cases reassigned to the court’s Sansome Street location (630 Sansome Street, per that notice).
  • May 1, 2026: EOIR announced the permanent closure. Its stated reason: it would be “more cost effective to relocate its court operations at 100 Montgomery Street to the nearby Concord Immigration Court.”
  • September 4, 2026 (close of business): the court closed. The Sansome Street location became a hearing location under the administrative control of the Concord Immigration Court.

Where the cases went

EOIR said it “will begin issuing new hearing notices to all parties whose cases are reassigned to the Concord Immigration Court,” and that “cases will still be timely adjudicated either at the Concord Immigration Court or remotely.”

  • Concord Immigration Court: 1855 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 850, Concord, CA 94520 (EOIR’s Concord court page). See our Concord Immigration Court page.
  • Your hearing notice controls. The most recent notice you received says which court, location and format (in person or remote) apply to your hearing. An older notice that names the San Francisco court may no longer be current.

How to confirm your court and hearing date

You are responsible for knowing your hearing date — the court does not call to remind you.

  • Automated hotline: call 1-800-898-7180 (free, 24 hours, English/Spanish). Enter your A-number (the 8- or 9-digit “A#” on your Notice to Appear; if it has 8 digits, enter a 0 first) to hear your next hearing date, time, and the court’s address.
  • Online: the EOIR ACIS portal at acis.eoir.justice.gov.
  • Keep your address current with the court using Form EOIR-33/IC, so that new hearing notices actually reach you.
  • Full walkthrough: How to check your immigration court date and case status.

If you miss your hearing

Missing an immigration court hearing is serious. The judge can order you removed in absentia under INA § 240(b)(5)(A) — a deportation order issued without you present. A Motion to Reopen is possible in some situations, but the deadlines are strict.

You are not given a free attorney

Immigration court is not like criminal court — the government does not appoint you a free lawyer. You may hire one or seek free/low-cost help:

Last verified: 2026-09-24 against EOIR’s notices of April 10 and May 1, 2026 and the justice.gov EOIR court listing (updated September 24, 2026). General procedural information — not legal advice.