EOIR Policy Memoranda

EOIR Clarifies Judicial Complaint Process for Adjudicators

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has issued Policy Memorandum 26-03, clarifying its Judicial Complaint Process for adjudicators. This memorandum supersedes prior guidance, though it makes minimal structural changes to the existing process for addressing complaints of judicial misconduct.

Immigration Appeal Deadline Reminder

The Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) issued a reminder that the deadline for appealing an Immigration Judge's decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals remains 30 days. This clarifies confusion stemming from a vacated interim final rule that had proposed a 10-day deadline.

DOJ Rescinds Asylum Fee Policy Memorandum

The Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has rescinded Policy Memorandum 25-36, which implemented new immigration fees. This action follows a court order that temporarily stayed the memorandum, although the underlying statutory fees remain in effect.

EOIR Adjudicator Independence and Impartiality Policy Memo

The Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has issued a new policy memorandum (PM 25-42) updating guidance on the independence and impartiality of its adjudicators. This memo supersedes and replaces PM 21-15, clarifying existing principles and addressing potential confusion arising from subsequent practices.

EOIR Updates Guidance for Dedicated Docket Cases

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has updated its guidance for Dedicated Docket cases, expanding the program nationwide to all immigration courts not exclusively adjudicating detained aliens. The updated policy aims to improve efficiency by setting new adjudication timeframes for immigration judges and appellate judges.

DOJ Guidance on Generative AI Use in EOIR Proceedings

The Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has issued guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in its proceedings. The guidance addresses the potential benefits and risks, particularly concerning the generation of inaccurate legal citations or arguments.