Immigration courts
Newark Immigration Court
970 Broad St, Suite 1100, Newark, NJ 07102
Est. wait 4.3 yrs · 14 judges · Pending 55,000
Wait times and pending-case figures are estimates; confirm your hearing with your A-number through EOIR.
Immigration Lawyers in New Jersey · Nationwide Firm · 24/7
Immigration Lawyers in New JerseyDeportation. Asylum. Bond. Detention.
New Jersey is where much of the New York region's detention happens: Delaney Hall in Newark and the Elizabeth Detention Center hold thousands of people at a time, and the Newark Immigration Court carries an estimated 55,000 pending cases with waits above four years. Santos Khoury LLC represents New Jersey families from Newark, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Paterson, Passaic, Edison, and the shore, with attorneys admitted in New Jersey and a team that speaks five languages.
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- 4.9★ Google rating
- 10,000+ clients helped
- All 50 states
- 5 languages
Licensed & admitted to practice
How we help in New Jersey
What Do You Need Help With?
Each page below is written for New Jersey: the courts, the facilities, and the offices your case will actually go through. Every one starts with a free conversation.
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Detained by ICE in New Jersey? Call 24/7
Someone was just arrested. We locate them, contact ICE, and file the bond request within days.
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Immigration Bond Lawyer in New Jersey
Bond hearings, sponsor guidance, mandatory detention challenges, and habeas corpus.
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Deportation Defense Lawyer in New Jersey
Notice to Appear, removal proceedings, motions to terminate and reopen, appeals.
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Asylum Lawyer in New Jersey (Newark)
Affirmative and defensive asylum, the one-year deadline, interview and hearing preparation.
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Asylum for F-1 Students in New Jersey
SEVIS terminations, visa revocations, and asylum for international students.
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Free Immigration Tools for New Jersey
Processing times, bond estimator, asylum screener, court lookup, visa checker, green card timeline.
Learn moreGreen cards, marriage cases, work visas, citizenship, and appeals: see all immigration services.
New Jersey immigration facts
The Courts, Facilities, and Offices That Decide New Jersey Cases
We work daily with families from the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, India, the Philippines, Egypt, Haiti, and Portugal and Brazil, in the languages they speak at home.
ICE detention facilities
New Jersey holds detainees for the whole New York metropolitan area. People arrested in New Jersey, New York City, and Connecticut are commonly held at Delaney Hall in Newark or the Elizabeth Detention Center, with hearings on the Newark detained docket.
- Delaney Hall, Newark, NJ: reopened in 2025 as the largest ICE facility in the Northeast
- Elizabeth Detention Center, Elizabeth, NJ: next to Newark Liberty Airport
USCIS and asylum offices
Affirmative asylum interviews for New Jersey residents are generally scheduled through the Newark Asylum Office (Lyndhurst, NJ).
USCIS field offices serving New Jersey: Newark, Mount Laurel.
How we serve New Jersey
Our attorneys are admitted in New Jersey and appear at the Newark Immigration Court and on the Elizabeth detained docket, in person and by video.
Languages: English · Español · Português · العربية · Français · Hours: 24/7
Free immigration tools
Free Immigration Tools for New Jersey
Check processing times, estimate a bond, screen an asylum claim, or find your New Jersey immigration court before you call. Everything runs in your browser.
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USCIS Processing Time Tracker
Is your case on track, or overdue and worth escalating? Check I-130, I-485, I-765, N-400 and more.
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Green Card Timeline Calculator
How long your green card is likely to take by category, country of birth, and filing path.
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Visa Eligibility Checker
Two quick questions to see which U.S. visa options fit your goal, with the honest trade-offs.
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Asylum Eligibility Screener
Five confidential questions on persecution, protected grounds, the one-year deadline, and common bars.
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Immigration Bond Estimator
A typical bond range for an ICE detention case and the factors the judge will weigh.
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Immigration Court Lookup
Find the immigration courts in your state and check your next hearing date with your A-number.
Watch: our attorneys explain
Immigration Questions, Answered by Our Attorneys
Short, straight answers on detention, court, asylum, and your rights. Tap a video to watch.
Is Your Family Member Detained by ICE?
First steps to take when a loved one is taken into ICE custody.
Will Anyone Find Out If You Apply for Asylum?
The truth about confidentiality when you file an asylum application.
Missed Your Immigration Court Date? You May Be Able to Reopen Your Case
Options for reopening a case after a missed hearing.
ICE at Your Door? Know What to Do
What your rights are if ICE comes to your home.
Received a Final Deportation Order? You May Still Have Options
What options may remain after a final order of removal.
What Happens If You Overstay Your Visa?
Overstaying a visa doesn't mean your options are gone, what to do next.
More on the video center or call 888-805-9065.
Client reviews
Real Clients. Real Reviews.
From ICE detention to a green card
A client we represented tells the story in their own words. Every review on this page comes from our verified Google Business profile, and we share client stories only with permission.
KKhalid Khan December 2025 · Google
★★★★★
“I want to express my sincere gratitude to Attorney Fernando and Jad Essayli. Their expertise and dedication were evident throughout. I felt supported and confident, and ultimately we achieved a positive outcome.”
Positive outcome
HHatim Yousif May 2026 · Google
★★★★★
“I cannot thank Daniella at Santos Khoury enough for her professional and compassionate support. She was incredibly quick to respond, kept me fully informed, and showed genuine care for my case.”
Responsive, caring team
AAlima September 2025 · Google
★★★★★
“Santos Khoury filed a mandamus petition that finally forced USCIS to act. When I was referred to Immigration Court, Attorney Jad Essayli represented me and my daughter, and we were granted asylum. This completely changed our lives.”
Asylum granted in immigration court
Reviews describe individual client experiences. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Why clients choose Santos Khoury
A Law Firm That Answers, in Your Language, Wherever You Are.
Most immigration problems come with a deadline and a lot of conflicting information. Our founders come from immigrant families, and that shapes how we work: fast answers, plain language, and a plan you can act on the same day.
A lawyer answers, 24/7
Phone, video, or WhatsApp, in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, and French. You reach an attorney, not a call center.
Nationwide, three offices
San Diego, Miami, and Guaynabo, and video representation in all 50 states and every immigration court.
Immigrant-founded
Our founders come from immigrant families. That shapes how we work: fast, direct, and honest about what is realistic.
Flat fees and payment plans
Clear quotes before you commit, and installments on most cases. No hidden fees.
Offices & coverage
Three offices. Every state by video.
- San Diego, CA
3111 Camino Del Rio N, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92108
Directions - Miami, FL
2423 SW 147th Ave, Suite 2102, Miami, FL 33185
Directions - Guaynabo, PR
Metro Parque 7, C. 1 Suite 204, Guaynabo, PR 00968
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- Licensed in
- New York, New Jersey, California, Massachusetts, New Mexico
- Languages
- English · Español · Português · العربية · Français
- Hours
- 24/7, every day
- Immigration courts
- Nationwide, in person or by video
Before you call, meet the attorneys
The Immigration Attorneys Behind Every Case
Two founding partners, one nationwide practice. We cannot promise outcomes. We can promise honest guidance and a serious, fast evaluation.
Founding Partner
Matthew Khoury, Esq.
Leads the firm’s removal defense, detention, and immigration court practice. Comes from an immigrant family himself, which shapes his hands-on approach to every case.
- State Bar of California
- New York State Bar
Founding Partner
Fernando Santos, Esq.
Oversees asylum, humanitarian, family-based, and employment cases nationwide, from the first petition to the final interview.
- New York State Bar
- Massachusetts Bar Association
What happens after you reach out
From One Call to a Plan You Can Act On
Reaching out does not commit you to anything. It starts the review, and it starts the clock working in your favor.
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Tell Us What Happened
Call, book online, or message us on WhatsApp. Send whatever documents you have; we start with what you have.
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Free Consultation
An attorney reviews your situation and explains your options in plain language, in the language you prefer.
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A Plan and a Flat-Fee Quote
You know the strategy, the timeline, and the cost before you commit. Payment plans on most cases.
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We File, Appear, and Keep You Updated
Filings, interviews, and court appearances nationwide, with status updates at every step.
Common questions
Immigration Questions From New Jersey, Answered
Do you have immigration lawyers in New Jersey?
Our attorneys are admitted in New Jersey and appear at the Newark Immigration Court and on the Elizabeth detained docket, in person and by video. Immigration law is federal, so the same attorneys handle your case whether it is at USCIS, the asylum office, or the immigration court, and we meet by phone, video, or WhatsApp at any hour.
Which immigration court will hear my case in New Jersey?
Cases in New Jersey are heard at the Newark immigration court, depending on where you live. Your Notice to Appear names the court, and the court lookup on our tools page confirms your hearing date with your A-number.
How much does an immigration lawyer cost?
We quote flat fees for defined work such as a bond hearing, an asylum application, or a court appearance, with payment plans on most cases. The first consultation is free and you receive the quote before you commit.
Someone was detained by ICE in New Jersey. What do I do first?
Call us. New Jersey holds detainees for the whole New York metropolitan area. People arrested in New Jersey, New York City, and Connecticut are commonly held at Delaney Hall in Newark or the Elizabeth Detention Center, with hearings on the Newark detained docket. We locate the person, contact the deportation officer, and request a bond hearing with a complete bond packet.
Is there a deadline to apply for asylum?
Generally one year from your last arrival, with exceptions for changed or extraordinary circumstances. Interviews for New Jersey residents are scheduled through the Newark Asylum Office; use the asylum screener on our tools page, then talk to us before filing.
Do you speak my language?
We work daily with families from the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, India, the Philippines, Egypt, Haiti, and Portugal and Brazil, in the languages they speak at home. Consultations are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, and French.
Have a different question? Call 888-805-9065
Free and confidential
Your Case Deserves a Real Answer. Start With One Conversation.
You do not need to understand immigration law before contacting us. Tell us what happened and we tell you what can be done, and what it costs. Same-day slots, 24/7, five languages.