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  • Update to the Board of Immigration Appeals Practice Manual (11/9/2007)
    On November 1, 2007, The Board of Immigration Appeals updated its Practice Manual by adding a section regarding filing delays as a result of natural and manmade disasters. The new section allows parties to file a motion asking the Board to accept the untimely filing. AILA Doc. No. 07110967.
  • EOIR Policy and Procedures Memo for Cases Involving Unaccompanied Minors(491 KB - 5/23/2007)
    This 5/22/07 Policies and Procedures Memorandum from David L. Neal, Chief Immigration Judge, sets forth guidelines for cases involving unaccompanied minors. AILA Doc. No. 07052360.
  • EOIR Director Outlines Changes(317 KB - 4/11/2007)
    A memo from EOIR Director Kevin Rooney outlines the changes that have been implemented to date in response to the Attorney General's directives to improve the immigration courts and Board of Immigration Appeals. AILA Doc. No. 07041165.
  • EOIR Director to Retire (2/27/2007)
    E-mail to staff from EOIR Director Kevin Rooney regarding his upcoming retirement on 3/31/07. AILA Doc. No. 07022766.
  • EOIR Memos on "Streamlining" Standards (1/16/2007)
    A series of memos from 2000 to 2002 on the EOIR website regarding affirmance without opinion and single Board member decisions. AILA Doc. No. 07011663.
  • EOIR Memo on Procedures for Automatic Stay Cases (11/2/2006)
    The EOIR memo sets forth the procedures for handling automatic stay cases pursuant to a final rule effective 11/1/06. The final rule directs Immigration Judges to issue written custody decisions in automatic stay cases within 5 business days. It also provides that an additional 5 day extension can be requested from the BIA. AILA Doc. No. 06110264.
  • Attorney General Announces Measures Intended to Improve Immigration Courts and BIA(86 KB - 8/9/2006)
    Attorney General Alberto Gonzales directs the implementation of 22 measures intended to improve the immigration courts and Board of Immigration Appeals, based on the recommendations of a review team assembled by the Deputy Attorney General and Associate Attorney General. AILA Doc. No. 06080968.
  • The Office of the Chief Immigration Judge Issues Memo Regarding Fee Waivers (7/18/2006)
    The Office of the Chief Immigration Judge issued a memorandum introducing a requirement that Immigration Judges render fee waivers in writing. AILA Doc. No. 06071866.
  • EOIR Model Hearing Program Training Manual(940 KB - 6/9/2006)
    The Model Hearing Program (MHP) is an educational program coordinated by EOIR’s Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP), to improve the quality of advocacy before EOIR immigration courts, as well as increase levels of pro bono representation. AILA Doc. No. 06060970.
  • Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL) Memorandum "Remand Of Immigration Cases" dated December 8, 2004(110 KB - 5/5/2006)
    Memorandum from Thomas W. Hussey, Director, Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL), to all OIL attorneys, discussing circumstances and procedures where OIL should recommend remand of a matter pending in federal court in the interest of justice or to preserve DOJ credibility. AILA Doc. No. 06050518.
  • Attorney General Issues Memorandum to Immigration Judges (1/10/2006)
    In a January 9, 2006, memorandum to Immigration Judges, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales directs the development of a comprehensive review of the immigration courts, including the quality of work and the manner in which it is performed. AILA Doc. No. 06011041.
  • Attorney General Issues Memorandum to BIA (1/10/2006)
    In a January 9, 2006, memorandum to the Board of Immigration Appeals, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales directs the development of a comprehensive review of the immigration courts and the BIA, including the quality of work and the manner in which it is performed.