

The security screening will be through a metal detector machine as well as a handbag screening A valid government-issued photo identification must be presented in order to be allowed access into the building. You can also take CalTrain to the San Francisco stop.Īll public visitors are required to pass through an electronic security equipment in the lobby area. The immigration court is located in the financial downtown district near the Montgomery or Embarcadero BART stations and close to several bus stops on the Muni line. Young, Assistant Chief Immigration Judgeĭue to very limited street parking, we recommend that immigration court visitors use public transportation to come to immigration court. Unauthorized transmissions are not made part of the record and are discarded without consideration of the document or notice to the sender.Įlizabeth L.

The immigration court does not accept faxes or other electronic submissions unless the transmission has been specifically requested by the immigration Court staff or the Immigration Judge. Visitors must not bring any cameras, video, or recording equipment. Shoes may be required to be removed, if needed. If you must meet your client(s) prior to the scheduled immigration court hearing, please designate an alternate location near the immigration court to meet your client.Īll visitors to the immigration court must undergo a security screening through a metal detector machine as well as a handbag screening each time they visit the immigration court. Immigration court visitors and attorneys must not remain in the lobby area or near the entrance doors of the building, as it is a violation of the building policy.

You can also take CalTrain to the San Francisco stop.īuilding Access and Security Screening Process:Īll visitors are required to check in and sign-in with the lobby attendant. The immigration court is located in the financial downtown district near the Montgomery BART station and close to several bus stops on the Muni line. Unauthorized transmissions are not made part of the record and are discarded without consideration of the document or notice to the sender.ĭue to very limited street parking, we recommend that immigration court visitors use public transportation to come to immigration court. The Immigration Court does not accept faxes or other electronic submissions unless the transmission has been specifically requested by the Immigration Court staff or the Immigration Judge. The San Francisco Immigration Court falls under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, which is a component of the Executive Office for Immigration Review under the Department of Justice.
