Chicago Immigration Court: address, hours and document translation

The Chicago Immigration Court is located at 55 E. Monroe St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60603. The details below come from the official court page of the Executive Office for Immigration Review and were checked on October 5, 2026.

Address
55 E. Monroe St., Suite 1500Chicago, IL 60603
The court can also be accessed via the building entrance on E. Adams St.
Public hours
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Filing window hours
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone
312-220-0965
Email
Chicago.Immigration.Court@usdoj.gov
Parking and transit
There is paid onsite parking in the 55 E. Monroe St. building. There is also a public parking garage located at the Adams & Wabash Self-Park at 17. E. Adams. For public transportation, adjacent to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) stop at Adams/Wabash, there are multiple bus stops with proximity to the Union, Northwestern Metra Electric and South Shore Lines.As published by the court, in English

Immigration courts are open Monday to Friday except federal holidays. A court can close without notice. Check the EOIR Operational Status page before you go.

Checked on October 5, 2026. Source: justice.gov/eoir.

Documents in a foreign language for immigration court

The immigration court rule at 8 CFR 1003.33 says that any foreign language document offered by a party in a proceeding must be accompanied by an English language translation and a certification signed by the translator, printed legibly or typed.

The certification must state that the translator is competent to translate the document and that the translation is true and accurate to the best of the translator's abilities.

Documents we translate for court filings

  • Birth, marriage and divorce certificates
  • Passports, internal passports and ID cards
  • Police certificates and court records
  • Medical records and vaccination records
  • Military IDs and work record books
  • Written statements and other evidence in Russian or Ukrainian

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How POVO works with people in Chicago, Illinois

POVO is a translation service based in Los Angeles and works online with people in every state. We are not part of the court and have no office at this address. You upload a photo or scan, see the price before you pay, and receive a certified English translation as a PDF in your account, with a signed certificate of accuracy.

Questions and answers

Where is the Chicago Immigration Court?

55 E. Monroe St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60603.

What are the hours of the Chicago Immigration Court?

Public hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Filing window hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.. The court is open Monday to Friday except federal holidays.

Do documents in Russian or Ukrainian need translation for immigration court?

Yes. Under 8 CFR 1003.33, any foreign language document must come with an English translation and a signed certification that the translator is competent and the translation is true and accurate.

If you need your documents translated, always work with a certified translator.

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