# 8 C.F.R. § 1003.20 (2026): Change of venue

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_20

## Section

- **Citation:** 8 C.F.R. § 1003.20 (2026)
- **Heading:** Change of venue
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 8 CFR: Aliens and Nationality / Chapter V: EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 1003: EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW / Subpart C: Immigration Court—Rules of Procedure / § 1003.20: § 1003.20   Change of venue.

## Text

(a) Venue shall lie at the Immigration Court where jurisdiction vests pursuant to § 1003.14.
(b) The Immigration Judge, for good cause, may change venue only upon motion by one of the parties, after the charging document has been filed with the Immigration Court. The Immigration Judge may grant a change of venue only after the other party has been given notice and an opportunity to respond to the motion to change venue.
(c) No change of venue shall be granted without identification of a fixed street address, including city, state and ZIP code, where the respondent/applicant may be reached for further hearing notification.
[57 FR 11572, Apr. 6, 1992, as amended at 60 FR 34089, June 30, 1995; 62 FR 10332, Mar. 6, 1997]

## Nearby sections

- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.12 (2026) § 1003.12   Scope of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_12.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.13 (2026) § 1003.13   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_13.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.14 (2026) § 1003.14   Jurisdiction and commencement of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_14.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.15 (2026) § 1003.15   Contents of the order to show cause and notice to appear and notification of change of address.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_15.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.16 (2026) § 1003.16   Representation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_16.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.17 (2026) § 1003.17   Entry of appearance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_17.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.18 (2026) § 1003.18   Docket management.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_18.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.19 (2026) § 1003.19   Custody/bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_19.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.20 (2026) § 1003.20   Change of venue.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_20.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.21 (2026) § 1003.21   Pre-hearing conferences and statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_21.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.22 (2026) § 1003.22   Interpreters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_22.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.23 (2026) § 1003.23   Reopening or reconsideration before the immigration court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_23.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.24 (2026) § 1003.24   Fees pertaining to matters within the jurisdiction of an Immigration Judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_24.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.25 (2026) § 1003.25   Form of the proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_25.md)

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