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New EOIR General Counsel

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced the appointment of Jean King to serve as the agency’s next general counsel, effective September 6, 2015. In addition to serving as the EOIR’s acting general counsel for eight months earlier this year, Ms. King has been the deputy general counsel for the agency since December 2012.

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) issued a security directive prohibiting use by the public of electronic devices, including cell phones, cameras, laptops, tablets, and MP3 players, in EOIR space, encompassing courtrooms, entrances/exits, corridors, conference rooms, and waiting areas. Attorneys or representatives of record, active members of a State Bar, and DHS attorneys representing the government in proceedings before the EOIR are permitted to use electronic devices in EOIR space for the limited purpose of conducting relevant court or business activities.

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Copy of immigration court

Court order

Immigration court

Got a Cell Phone in Immigration Court?

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) issued a security directive prohibiting use by the public of electronic devices, including cell phones, cameras, laptops, tablets, and MP3 players, in EOIR space, encompassing courtrooms, entrances/exits, corridors, conference rooms, and waiting areas. Attorneys or representatives of record, active members of a State Bar, and DHS attorneys representing the government in proceedings before the EOIR are permitted to use electronic devices in EOIR space for the limited purpose of conducting relevant court or business activities.

EOIR issued an interim rule with a request for comments amending the DOJ regulations relating to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) by adding two Board member positions, expanding the BIA to 17 members. This rule is effective today. Comments must be submitted by August 3, 2015.

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Board of immigration appeals

Appeal to BIA

BIA Deference given to particulary serious crime

Size of Board of Immigration Appeals is getting bigger

EOIR issued an interim rule with a request for comments amending the DOJ regulations relating to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) by adding two Board member positions, expanding the BIA to 17 members. This rule is effective today. Comments must be submitted by August 3, 2015.

EOIR Notice of Meeting on Recognition and Accreditation

Advance copy of EOIR notice announcing it is considering changes to regulations governing the recognition of organizations and accreditation of representatives, and will host public meetings on the issue. The notice will be published in the Federal Register on 2/17/12.

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Advance Copy of EOIR Notice of Meeting on Recognition and Accreditation

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EOIR updated the Immigration Court Practice Manual

EOIR announcement on amendments to the Immigration Court Practice Manual. All of the changes have been made to the Practice Manual available online.

EOIR announces on the new six Immigration Judges

EOIR announcement on the appointment of six new immigration judges who will preside in immigration courts in Eloy, AZ, Lumpkin, GA, Memphis, TN, and Port Isabel and San Antonio, TX.

OPPM Guidance on how to handle requests for a stipulated removal order

EOIR 9/15/10 Operating Policies and Procedures Memorandum (OPPM) 10-01 from Brian M. O’Leary, Chief Judge, containing guidance for the immigration courts on how to handle requests for a stipulated removal order.