New York: immigration courts and certified translation of documents
New York has 5 immigration court(s). Below are their official addresses and hours, the rules on translating documents for the court and for USCIS, and how to order a certified translation online.
Immigration courts in New York
Cities with a court: Buffalo, New York, Napanoch. 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
USCIS offices in New York
USCIS field offices handle interviews for non-asylum cases, naturalization ceremonies and other services by appointment. USCIS states that field offices do not allow walk-ins: you must have an appointment to visit an office.
To find the field office for your address, use the official USCIS locator.
USCIS Field Office locatorDocuments in a foreign language for USCIS
The regulation at 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) says that any document containing foreign language submitted to USCIS must be accompanied by a full English translation that the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and by the translator's certification of competence to translate from the foreign language into English.
How POVO works with people in New York
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 Buffalo Immigration Court?
Buffalo Immigration Court, 130 Delaware Avenue, Suite 300, Buffalo, NY 14202.
Where is the New York - Broadway Immigration Court?
Ted Weiss Federal Building, 290 Broadway, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10007.
Where is the New York - Federal Plaza Immigration Court?
26 Federal Plaza, 12th Floor, Room 1237, New York, NY 10278.
Where is the New York – Varick Immigration Court?
201 Varick Street, 5th Floor Room 507, New York, NY 10014.
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.
POVO translates Russian and Ukrainian documents into English with a signed certificate of accuracy. Upload a photo or scan and see the price before you pay.
POVO is a translation service, not a law firm, and is not affiliated with EOIR or USCIS. This page restates official information and is not legal advice. Check the official page before you travel.