During the Master Calendar Hearing, which aspect is typically addressed?

During the Master Calendar Hearing, one of the primary purposes is to conduct an initial hearing with the Immigration Judge (IJ). This hearing serves as a preliminary step in the immigration court process, where individuals have the opportunity to present their case and the judge can outline the rules and procedures that will govern the upcoming proceedings.

During this hearing, the IJ typically addresses scheduling issues, confirms the respondent's detention status, and assesses any necessary administrative details concerning the case. It is not the stage for deciding the merits of the case—such determinations occur during subsequent hearings. Therefore, the focus here is on facilitating the process and laying groundwork for future hearings, rather than making determinations about the substantive issues of the case or processing requests like employment authorization.

This makes the initial hearing with the IJ the correct focus of the Master Calendar Hearing.