Court directory

# New York - Varick Immigration Court

## Contact and location

Physical address

201 Varick St, 5th Floor Room 507, New York, NY 10014

Public hours

* Public Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 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

- [Charles R. Conroy](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/charles-r-conroy-immigration-judge) · Immigration Judge

- [Dara F. Reid](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/dara-f-reid-immigration-judge) · Immigration Judge

- [Denise M. Bowen](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/denise-m-bowen-immigration-judge) · Immigration Judge

- [Francisco R. Prieto](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/francisco-r-prieto-immigration-judge) · Immigration Judge

- [John DeCure](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/john-decure-immigration-judge) · Immigration Judge

- [Khalilah Taylor](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/khalilah-taylor-immigration-judge) · Assistant Chief Immigration Judge (backup responsibility)

- [Lisa W. Ling](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/lisa-w-ling-immigration-judge) · Immigration Judge

- [Margaret Kolbe](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/margaret-kolbe-immigration-judge) · Immigration Judge

- [Maria Akalski](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/maria-akalski-immigration-judge) · Immigration Judge

- [Shayne R. Burnham](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/shayne-r-burnham-immigration-judge) · Immigration Judge

- [William Richards](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-richards-immigration-judge) · Immigration Judge

Historical assignments

- [David Norkin](/kyj/judge/david-norkin-immigration-judge) · Immigration Judge

Historical EOIR data

## Outcomes at a glance

Total outcomes

96,383

Relief granted

11,001 11.4%

Denied / removal ordered

48,896 50.7%

Other / procedural

36,486 37.9%

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](https://fileshare.eoir.justice.gov/EOIR%20Case%20Data.zip) · Source date: Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:14:27 GMT

Asylum decisions — separate dataset

## Immigration court analytics

Current assignments and source-period outcomes are shown separately

Current judicial assignments are listed in Assigned Judges above. The outcome reports below reflect their stated source periods.

Judges with direct TRAC reports in this analytics snapshot: 8 .

Current aggregate decisions

19,906

Any relief granted

36.6%

Denied

63.4%

Current benchmark period: FY 2021 - 2026* . This is a court aggregate, not an individual judge result.

### Court and U.S. annual outcomes

Exact aggregate fiscal-year counts

Precomputed from exact TRAC aggregate counts; asylum granted + other relief granted = any relief granted, and outcomes sum to N. FY2026 is year-to-date through the published source cutoff. No values are interpolated. [TRAC aggregate source](https://tracreports.org/phptools/immigration/asylum/table_json.php) · retrieved 2026-08-30 . [Methodology](/immigration-judge-analytics/methodology) .

These figures cover completed asylum decisions in TRAC's published data, not all immigration-court matters. Outcomes may reflect case mix, representation, nationality, detention status, policy, and other factors; they are not a judge quality score. [Read the methodology](/immigration-judge-analytics/methodology) .

## Visitor information

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.

[5.2 - Process ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-5-2)

[5.1 - Representation and Appearances Generally ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-5-1)

[8.1 - Detention ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-8-1)

[Appx A - Directory ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices/a)

[Appx H - Filing Motions ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices/h)

[6.2 - Deportation Proceedings and Exclusion Proceedings ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-6-2)

[8.6 - Duty to Report ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-8-6)

[4.8 - Motions to Reconsider ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-4-8)

[8.2 - Definition of Practitioner and Recognized Organization ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-8-2)

[Part II - OCIJ Immigration Court Practice Manual ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm)

[1.2 - Function of the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-1-2)

[4.7 - Motions to Reopen ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-4-7)

[5.5 - Certification ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-5-5)

[Operating Policies and Procedures Memoranda ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-V/memoranda/oppm)

[8.3 - Bond Proceedings ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-8-3)

[4.10 - Other Motions ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-4-10)

[3.1 - Types of Proceedings ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-1)

[3.8 - Public Access ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-8)

[2.2 - Law Library and Immigration Research Center ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-2-2)

[1.5 - Public Inquiries ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-1-5)

[2.1 - Delivery and Receipt ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-2-1)

[Appx I - Sample Written Pleading ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices/i)

[8.4 - Conduct ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-8-4)

[3.3 - References to Parties and the Immigration Judge ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-3)

[5.4 - Waiver of Appeal ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-5-4)

[5.3 - Entering an Appearance as the Practitioner of Record ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-5-3)

[1.5 - Public Access ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-1-5)

[Appx C - Deadlines ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices/c)

[3.14 - Master Calendar Hearing ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-14)

[3.15 - Individual Calendar Hearing ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-15)

[4.11 - Decisions ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-4-11)

[3.7 - Attendance ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-7)

[2.6 - Recognition & Accreditation (R&A) Program ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-2-6)

[1.1 - Scope of Part II: The Office of the Chief Immigration Judge ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-1-1)

[2.1 - Self Help Legal Materials ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-2-1)

[Appx B - Organizational Chart ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices/b)

[8.2 - Detained Juveniles ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-8-2)

[5.5 - Limited Appearance for Document Assistance ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-5-5)

[Appx J - Sample Oral Pleading ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices/j)

[7.1 - In General ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-7-1)

[3.9 - Record ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-9)

[4.6 - Transcript Requests ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-4-6)

[Chapter 4 - EOIR Courts and Appeals System ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-4)

[3.20 - Combining and Separating Cases ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-20)

[7.2 - Automatic Stays ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-7-2)

[1.4 - Court and Headquarters Locations ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-1-4)

[1.6 - Representation ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-1-6)

[2.7 - Federal Orientation Program ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-2-7)

[1.2 - EOIR Components ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-1-2)

[8.8 - Notice to the Public ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-8-8)

[4.3 - Motion Limits ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-4-3)

[4.2 - Filing a Motion ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-4-2)

[Appx L - Sample Table of Contents ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices/l)

[Observing Immigration Court Hearings Fact Sheet. ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/media/1449716/dl?inline)

[3.10 - Interpreters ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-10)

[3.21 - Juveniles ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-21)

[1.1 - Scope of the EOIR Policy Manual ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-1-1)

[8.10 - Reinstatement ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-8-10)

[2.4 - Forensic Competency Evaluation (FCE) Program ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-2-4)

[5.1 - Appeals Generally ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-5-1)

[3.5 - Hearing and Filing Location ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-5)

[3.3 - Submitting Completed Forms ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-3-3)

[6.2 - FOIA Requests ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-6-2)

[Chapter 9 - Judicial Conduct and Professionalism ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-9)

[3.2 - Obtaining Blank Forms ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-3-2)

[3.1 - Forms Generally ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-3-1)

[8.4 - Detention Review ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-8-4)

[5.2 - Individuals Authorized to Provide Representation and Make Appearances ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-5-2)

[3.17 - Pre-Hearing Conferences and Statements ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-17)

[2.4 - Filing Fees ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-2-4)

[Chapter 7 - Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-7)

[Appx K - Sample Criminal History Chart ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices/k)

[eRegistry Validation Process. ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/eregistry-program)

[5.4 - Changes in Representation ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-5-4)

[3.13 - Access to Court ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-13)

[3.2 - Commencement of Removal Proceedings ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-2)

[3.18 - Pre-Hearing Briefs ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-18)

[Appx M - Immigration Court Adjournment Codes ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices/m)

[1.4 - Jurisdiction and Authority ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-1-4)

[Part I - Introduction ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/intro)

[All EOIR Memoranda by Topic ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-V/memoranda/topic)

[1.7 - Security ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-1-7)

[Appx E - Certificate of Service ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices/e)

[5.3 - Jurisdiction ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-5-3)

[Appx D - Cover Pages ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices/d)

[3.6 - Form of the Proceedings ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-6)

[3.11 - Courtroom Decorum ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-11)

[8.7 - Disciplinary Proceedings ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-8-7)

[3.19 - Subpoenas ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-19)

[3.4 - Representation ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-4)

[6.4 - Limited Proceedings ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-6-4)

[3.12 - Electronic Devices ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-12)

[5.6 - Additional Information ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-5-6)

[2.3 - Documents ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-2-3)

[1.3 - Composition of the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-1-3)

[1.3- EOIR Jurisdiction and Authority ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-1-3)

[8.5 - Complaints ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-8-5)

[EOIR explanation of standing-order authority ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-resources)

[Part VI - Uniform Docketing System Manual ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VI/uniform-docketing-system-manual)

[6.1 - Requests for Records of Proceedings (ROP) ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-6-1)

[2.3 - Pro Bono Representation ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-2-3)

[4.5 - Motion Briefs ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-4-5)

[8.1 - Practitioner and Recognized Organization Discipline Generally ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-8-1)

[6.3 - Rescission Proceedings ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-6-3)

[Appx N - Immigration Court Three Letter Codes ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices/n)

[8.9 - Effect on Practitioner's Pending Immigration Cases ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-8-9)

[2.5 -  National Qualified Representative Program (NQRP) ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-2-5)

[6.3 - Privacy Act Requests ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-6-3)

[4.1 - Who May File ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-4-1)

[Part VII - Appendices ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices)

[Internet-Based Hearings Access Information ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/find-immigration-court-and-access-internet-based-hearings)

[3.4 - Additional Information ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-3-4)

[4.4 - Multiple Motions ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-4-4)

[3.16 - In Absentia Hearing ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-3-16)

[4.9 - Motions to Reopen In Absentia Orders ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-4-9)

[2.2 - Service on the Opposing Party ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-2-2)

[Part V – Policy Memoranda ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-V/memoranda)

[Appx F - Certificate of Translation ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices/f)

[7.3 - Discretionary Stays ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-7-3)

[6.1 - Overview ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-6-1)

[Appx. O - Table of Changes ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices/o)

[8.3 - Jurisdiction ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-8-3)

[4.12 - Response to Motion ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-II/icpm/chapter-4-12)

[1.6 - Electronic Devices ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-I/chapter-1-6)

[Appx G - Citations ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-VII/appendices/g)

[List of EOIR Policy Memoranda ↗](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/policy-manual-eoir/part-V/memoranda/pm)
