Your Complete Guide to the Orlando Immigration Court (EOIR) in 2026
**Updated March 27, 2026**
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 Tampa, 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 March 27, 2026. Mora Immigration Group Tampa is a member of AILA CFC.
Orlando Immigration Court: Judge WebEx & Appearance Preferences (Updated March 27, 2026)
***The preferences listed below were updated by AILA CFC on March 27, 2026, and are 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 (Represented) | Master Hearing (Pro Se) | Merits Hearing (Represented) | Merits Hearing (Pro Se) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams, Anna (ANA) | No motion required to appear by WebEx | In person only | In person only | In person only | No motion for Master Calendar hearings required for attorneys. Respondents may appear via WebEx for masters if with attorney. Individual hearings are in person only. Pro se respondents must appear in person for all hearings. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Anna.Adams Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 2761 291 2182 |
| Alberdi, Yon (YKA) | No motion required to appear by WebEx | In person only. No pro se WebEx | In person. Motion required for WebEx | In person. Motion required for WebEx | No motion required for attorneys and represented respondents at Master Calendars. All Individual hearings are in person for all parties. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Alberdi Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 199 504 1404 |
| Brady, Jeffry S. (JBA) | No motion required to appear by WebEx | In person only | In person only. No WebEx | In person only. No WebEx | No motion needed for attorneys or represented respondents to appear by WebEx for Master Calendar hearings. If respondent appears in person, attorney must also appear in person. Respondent and attorney may appear via WebEx together, or in separate locations. No WebEx appearances for pro se respondents. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Brady Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 2825 091 4306 |
| Burke, Brian (BB2) | In person. WebEx by motion only | In person. Motion required for WebEx | In person. Motion required for WebEx | In person. Motion required for WebEx | Motion to appear by WebEx required for all hearings. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Burke Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 199 528 8280 |
| Cato, Richard B. (RDC) | No motion required to appear by WebEx. No appearances from inside vehicles | In person only. No pro se WebEx | In person only. No WebEx | In person only. No WebEx | No motion needed for attorneys or represented respondents to appear by WebEx for Master Calendar hearings. No unrepresented appearances by WebEx. Individual hearings are in person only. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Richard.Cato Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 2764 687 7377 |
| Frederick, Jeffrey (JSF) | No motion required to appear by WebEx | In person only | In person only. No WebEx | In person only. No WebEx | No motion needed for attorneys or represented respondents to appear by WebEx for Master Calendar hearings. If respondent appears in person, attorney must also appear in person. Respondent and attorney may appear via WebEx together, or in separate locations. No WebEx appearances for pro se respondents. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Jeffrey.Frederick Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 2760 116 5198 |
| Harris, Rodger (RHC) | Motion required to appear by WebEx | Motion required to appear by WebEx | In person only. No WebEx | In person only. No WebEx | Individual hearings are in person only. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Harris Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 199 543 2084 |
| Jamadar, Richard (RJ1) | No motion required to appear by WebEx | In person only | In person. Motion required for WebEx | In person only | No motion for Master Calendar hearing required for attorneys. Represented respondents may appear by WebEx from attorney's office. Pro se respondents must appear in person for all hearings. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Jamadar Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 199 093 8746 |
| Klinedinst, James A. (JSK) | WebEx only. No in person | WebEx only. No in person | WebEx only. No in person | WebEx only. No in person | All hearings are by WebEx only. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Klinedinst Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 2818 667 2054 |
| Lang, Elizabeth (EGL) | No motion required to appear by WebEx | In person only | In person only | In person only | No motion for Master Calendar hearings required for attorneys. Individual hearings are in person only. All pro se respondents must appear in person for all hearings. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Lang Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 199 525 7458 |
| Mouakar, Nicole (NIM) | WebEx only. No in person | WebEx only. No in person | WebEx only. No in person | WebEx only. No in person | All hearings are by WebEx only. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Mouakar Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 2823 717 6790 |
| Niziolek, Alec (AJN) | Motion required to appear by WebEx | Motion required to appear by WebEx | In person only. No WebEx | In person only. No WebEx | All Individual hearings are in person only. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Alec.Niziolek Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 2762 836 9447 |
| Page-Lozano, Jennifer (JPL) | No motion required to appear by WebEx | In person only | In person only | In person only | No motion for Master Calendar hearings required for attorneys. Individual hearings are in person only. All pro se respondents must appear in person for all hearings. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Page-Lozano Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 199 328 4088 |
| Rojas, Raphael (RPR) | No motion required to appear by WebEx | In person only | In person. Motion required for WebEx | In person only | No motion for Master Calendar required for attorneys, but respondent must appear in person regardless. Individual hearings are in person only. Pro se respondents must appear in person for all hearings. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Rojas Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 2761 737 0153 |
| Rosen, Benjamin D. (BNR) | Motion required to appear by WebEx | Motion required to appear by WebEx | In person only. No WebEx | In person only. No WebEx | Individual hearings are in person only. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Benjamin.Rosen Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 2760 315 4304 |
| Stanley, Kevin (KNS) | No motion required to appear by WebEx | In person only | In person only. No WebEx | In person only. No WebEx | No motion for Master Calendar required for attorneys, but respondent must appear in person regardless. Individual hearings are in person only. Pro se respondents must appear in person for all hearings. WebEx: https://eoir.webex.com/meet/IJ.Kevin.Stanley Tel: 1-415-527-5035, code 2761 212 6415 |
Once you confirm your judge allows WebEx, you can confirm 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 Tampa 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.