How can I ask to testify via telephone for immigration court if I am unable to make it to court?

The power to decide whether a witness can testify by telephone rather than appearing in the immigration court is up to the immigration judge. Probably the best way is for the alien's attorney to make a motion to the court to allow telephonic testimony. Without such, there is the chance that the immigration judge will disallow the testimony on the date of the hearing. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.