While you should try to attend the scheduled hearing on the NTA, sometimes a foreign national will need to ask for a continuance to reschedule it. They can file a motion for a continuance with the immigration judge, who will have substantial discretion in determining whether to grant it.
Address the letter to the "Honorable Immigration Judge." Introduce yourself, mentioning your relationship with the person who seeks a bond and how long you have known him or her. Describe the person's traits, common interests, noteworthy accomplishments, and other reasons they are not a threat to others.
Several reasons can qualify you to change venue. The following are some of the common grounds: Convenience of witnesses and parties involved. If it would be more convenient for you and the witnesses to move the trial to a different court, you can apply for a change of venue.
The judge must review the facts of the specific case and determine whether a change of venue would be appropriate. For example, the judge may look into whether the foreign national may have a valid defense to removal. They also may be more likely to grant a change of venue if the case has not already been delayed.
We encourage you to file Form I-589 online. If you decide to mail your Form I-589, mail it to the USCIS lockbox that has jurisdiction over your place of residence—not to a USCIS service center. Go to the “Where to File” section of USCIS' Form I-589 page to see the most up-to-date mailing addresses.
To move your case to another court, you must make a “Motion to Change Venue” in writing, and file one copy with the Court where your case is currently located and another copy with the Department of Homeland Security.
Write your full name here Write the date here mm/dd/yyyy Explain that you have moved. Request to move your case from your current immigration court to an immigration court near your new address. You can also explain why it would be difficult for you to go back to your current immigration court for your hearing.