Court directory
Fort Snelling Immigration Court
Contact and location
- Physical address
- Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, 1 Federal Dr, Ste 1850, Fort Snelling, MN 55111
- Phone
- (612) 725-3765
- FortSnelling.Immigration.Court@usdoj.gov
- Asylum EAD clock
- Asylum.Clock.Fort.Snelling@usdoj.gov
- Public hours
- Public Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Filing hours
- Window Filing Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Case information
- (800) 898-7180
- Court administrator
- Fayne Overton (Acting)
- Court status
- OPEN
- Public hours
- * Public Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; * Window Filing Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; The immigration court is open Monday to Friday except for federal holidays. The Office of Personnel Management publishes a list of the observed dates of every federal holiday by year online at this link: . Additionally, the court may have to unexpectedly close due to inclement weather or for another emergency or reason.; When necessary, information on immigration court closures or changes to the immigration court’s operating hours is available on EOIR's , , and .
Assigned judges
- Audrey Carr · Immigration Judge
- Brian Sardelli · Immigration Judge
- Craig A. DeFoe · Assistant Chief Immigration Judge (supervisory oversight)
- Jared Grimmer · Immigration Judge
- Jayme Salinardi · Assistant Chief Immigration Judge
- Kalin Ivany · Immigration Judge
- Monte Miller · Immigration Judge
- Nathan M. Hansen · Immigration Judge
- Sarah Mazzie · Immigration Judge
Historical assignments
- Amy K.R. Zaske · Immigration Judge
- Andrew J. Caborn · Immigration Judge
Historical EOIR data
Outcomes at a glance
- Total outcomes
- 100,953
- Relief granted
- 7,491 7.4%
- Denied / removal ordered
- 61,376 60.8%
- Other / procedural
- 32,086 31.8%
National comparison for this selection: 9,249,024 outcomes; 10.0% relief granted; 52.0% denied / removal ordered; 38.0% other / procedural.
Methodology and sources
These are proceeding outcomes, not asylum application statistics. Completion years use EOIR COMP_DATE; 2026 contains partial-year data. Relief granted, denied / removal ordered and other / procedural exhaust the recorded outcomes. Groups of one are included. Historical outcomes do not establish a current assignment. Counts describe recorded cases and do not predict an individual's result.
Official EOIR case data · Source date: Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:14:27 GMT
Visitor information
Hearing instructions
EOIR lists Internet-based hearing links and telephonic access codes in its current hearing directory. The hearing notice and current EOIR instructions control whether a particular hearing is remote or in person. Unrepresented respondents generally appear in person unless EOIR directs otherwise.
Building access and security
Security information: All visitors to the immigration court must undergo a security screening through a metal detector machine as well as a handbag screening each time they visit the immigration court. Shoes may be required to be removed. Food and drinks are not allowed, except as specifically permitted by the immigration judge. Usage of cameras or recording devices in courtrooms or other EOIR space is prohibited. Note, however, that attorneys or accredited representatives of record and DHS attorneys representing the government in proceedings before EOIR are permitted to use electronic devices in EOIR courtrooms for the limited purpose of conducting immediately relevant court and business-related activities (e.g. scheduling).
Parking and public transit
The Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building provides free on-site parking. The entrance to the visitors and handicapped parking areas are accessed from the road in front of the building through the guard station.
Accessibility
EOIR accessibility statement: https://www.justice.gov/accessibility/accessibility-statement
Other hearing locations
Minnesota Dept. of Corr., Stillwater, MNND Dept. of Corr. North Dakota State Prison, Bismarck, NDSD Dept. of Corr.-South Dakota Penitentiary, Sioux Falls, SD
Administrative jurisdiction
Assigned responsibility: ST. PAUL, MN - DHS DISTRICT OFFICE (including North and South Dakota IHP)Minnesota Department of CorrectionsAll non-detained cases in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota and South DakotaBurleigh County Jail GRAND FORKS COUNTY CORRECTIONALBloomington Detained - Lawrence County Douglas County Jail, Superior, WI Other hearing locations: Minnesota Dept. of Corr., Stillwater, MNND Dept. of Corr. North Dakota State Prison, Bismarck, NDSD Dept. of Corr.-South Dakota Penitentiary, Sioux Falls, SD
Hearing links by judge
- ACIJ Jayme Salinardi (JSL) · Access code: 199 448 1129
- Audrey Carr (MAC) · Access code: 199 366 7683
- Katherine Hansen (KLH) · Access code: 199 817 2956
- Nathan M. Hansen (NHN) · Access code: 2819 229 8885
- Kalin Ivany (KMI) · Access code: 2763 491 2050
- Sarah Mazzie (SM1) · Access code: 199 315 1370
- Monte Miller (MMR) · Access code: 199 056 4234
- Brian Sardelli (BSI) · Access code: 199 448 7368
National EOIR procedures and policy manual
These national materials apply according to the proceeding, party, or staff role described in each section. They are not this judge’s personal preferences. Read the linked section for the complete requirements and exceptions.
5.1 - Representation and Appearances Generally ↗
6.2 - Deportation Proceedings and Exclusion Proceedings ↗
8.2 - Definition of Practitioner and Recognized Organization ↗
Part II - OCIJ Immigration Court Practice Manual ↗
1.2 - Function of the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge ↗
Operating Policies and Procedures Memoranda ↗
2.2 - Law Library and Immigration Research Center ↗
Appx I - Sample Written Pleading ↗
3.3 - References to Parties and the Immigration Judge ↗
5.3 - Entering an Appearance as the Practitioner of Record ↗
3.14 - Master Calendar Hearing ↗
3.15 - Individual Calendar Hearing ↗
2.6 - Recognition & Accreditation (R&A) Program ↗
1.1 - Scope of Part II: The Office of the Chief Immigration Judge ↗
2.1 - Self Help Legal Materials ↗
Appx B - Organizational Chart ↗
5.5 - Limited Appearance for Document Assistance ↗
Appx J - Sample Oral Pleading ↗
Chapter 4 - EOIR Courts and Appeals System ↗
3.20 - Combining and Separating Cases ↗
1.4 - Court and Headquarters Locations ↗
2.7 - Federal Orientation Program ↗
Appx L - Sample Table of Contents ↗
Observing Immigration Court Hearings Fact Sheet. ↗
1.1 - Scope of the EOIR Policy Manual ↗
2.4 - Forensic Competency Evaluation (FCE) Program ↗
3.5 - Hearing and Filing Location ↗
3.3 - Submitting Completed Forms ↗
Chapter 9 - Judicial Conduct and Professionalism ↗
5.2 - Individuals Authorized to Provide Representation and Make Appearances ↗
3.17 - Pre-Hearing Conferences and Statements ↗
Chapter 7 - Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program ↗
Appx K - Sample Criminal History Chart ↗
eRegistry Validation Process. ↗
5.4 - Changes in Representation ↗
3.2 - Commencement of Removal Proceedings ↗
Appx M - Immigration Court Adjournment Codes ↗
1.4 - Jurisdiction and Authority ↗
Appx E - Certificate of Service ↗
3.6 - Form of the Proceedings ↗
8.7 - Disciplinary Proceedings ↗
5.6 - Additional Information ↗
1.3 - Composition of the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge ↗
1.3- EOIR Jurisdiction and Authority ↗
EOIR explanation of standing-order authority ↗
Part VI - Uniform Docketing System Manual ↗
6.1 - Requests for Records of Proceedings (ROP) ↗
2.3 - Pro Bono Representation ↗
8.1 - Practitioner and Recognized Organization Discipline Generally ↗
6.3 - Rescission Proceedings ↗
Appx N - Immigration Court Three Letter Codes ↗
8.9 - Effect on Practitioner's Pending Immigration Cases ↗
2.5 - National Qualified Representative Program (NQRP) ↗
Internet-Based Hearings Access Information ↗
3.4 - Additional Information ↗
4.9 - Motions to Reopen In Absentia Orders ↗
2.2 - Service on the Opposing Party ↗
