Sample Respondent Access Portal Notice

This document is a notice about how to register for the immigration court’s Respondent Access Portal. The Respondent Access Portal is an online system set up to help people in immigration court who do not have attorneys. If you register for an account on the Respondent Access portal, you can find information and documents for your case, view your asylum clock, and submit documents and requests to the court.

Previously, you could only register for a Respondent Access Portal account if the immigration court sent you an invitation like this notice. Now, anyone can register for an account as long as they are over 18 years of age, do not have an attorney, and have a case in immigration court. You do not need to have received this notice.

If you want to create a Respondent Access Portal online account, you can follow the steps below. Creating an account is optional, and you can still submit documents to the court by mail or in-person without a Respondent Access Portal account.

1. Fill out this online registration form in English. You can click “Respondent” for the first question. You will need your A Number and a valid email address to complete the form.

2. Within 90 days of completing the online form, you have to go to the immigration court in person to confirm your identity. You will need to bring an official identification card with your photo (such as a work permit or passport), or other proof of identity listed on page 2 of this document.

3. Next, you should receive an email from the government telling you how to log in to your online account. You can also read this guide to learn how to log in.

You can visit this immigration court website for more information about the Respondent Access Portal.