2008

BIA to Begin Providing Copy of Final Decision to Represented Aliens(48 KB - 12/19/2008)
On 12/19/08 EOIR announced that the BIA will soon begin providing a copy of final decisions to foreign nationals in removal proceedings, regardless of whether they are represented by counsel. AILA Doc. No. 08121967.
AG Mukasey Swears in New Members of the BIA(40 KB - 12/16/2008)
On 12/15/08 the DOJ announced that Attorney General Mukasey administered the oath of office to five new members of the Board of Immigration Appeals: Charles K. Adkins-Blanch, Anne J. Greer, Garry D. Malphrus, Hugh G. Mullane, and Linda S. Wendtland. AILA Doc. No. 08121663.
IJ Thomas Snow to Serve as Acting Chief Immigration Judge(31 KB - 12/11/2008)
In a 12/10/08 press release, DOJ announced that Immigration Judge Thomas Snow will serve as acting Chief Immigration Judge as of 1/5/09. AILA Doc. No. 08121160.
Chief Immigration Judge Appointed Vice Chair of the Board of Immigration Appeals (12/9/2008)
The AILA/EOIR Liaison Committee has learned that the Attorney General has appointed Chief Immigration Judge David Neal as the Vice Chair of the Board of Immigration Appeals, effective January 5, 2009. Immigration Judge Thomas Snow will serve as Acting Chief Immigration Judge until the next Attorney General appoints the Chief Immigration Judge. AILA Doc. No. 08120931.
EOIR Swears in Immigration Judge in Omaha(61 KB - 12/8/2008)
On 11/5/08 EOIR announced that Jack L. Anderson was sworn in to serve at the Omaha Immigration Court. AILA Doc. No. 08120873.
DOJ Warns Public About Notarios(64 KB - 11/24/2008)
On 11/20/08 DOJ released a notice advising the public that notarios, visa consultants and immigration consultants are not attorneys. The notice was also released en Español. AILA Doc. No. 08112465.
EOIR to Continue In-Person Hearings in Reno (Updated 10/31/08)(48 KB - 10/31/2008)
Contrary to the 10/28/08 announcement, on 10/30/08 EOIR announced that for the moment EOIR will continue the current practice of detailing immigration judges and staff to Reno to hear cases in person. AILA Doc. No.08102966.
EOIR Fact Sheet on Representation of Aliens in Immigration Proceedings (Updated 10/28/08)(73 KB - 10/28/2008)
Executive Office for Immigration Review Fact Sheet discusses who may provide legal services at immigration proceedings. AILA Doc. No. 05072760.
Charlotte Immigration Court to Open on November 4, 2008(57 KB - 10/27/2008)
EOIR announced that the Charlotte, North Carolina immigration court is scheduled to open on November 4, 2008. AILA Doc. No. 08102778.
Omaha Immigration Court Opened October 27 (Updated 10/27/08)(57 KB - 10/27/2008)
EOIR announced that the Omaha, Nebraska immigration court opened, as scheduled on October 27, 2008. AILA Doc. No. 08102160.
EOIR Announces 12 New Legal Orientation Program Sites(447 KB - 10/16/2008)
On 10/15/08 EOIR announced that 12 new Legal Orientation Program sites will be operational by December 2008. AILA Doc. No. 08101669.
EOIR Fact Sheet on FOIA Request Filings(441 KB - 10/16/2008)
A 10/9/08 Fact Sheet outlines procedures for filing a FOIA request with EOIR. AILA Doc. No. 08101668.
DOJ Announces Opening of Kansas City Immigration Court(54 KB - 9/25/2008)
DOS announced the opening of the Kansas City immigration court on 9/29/08. AILA Doc. No. 08092563.
EOIR Swears in New Immigration Judges for Hartford and Lancaster Immigration Courts(37 KB - 9/12/2008)
On 9/12/08 DOJ announced that Philip Verillo was sworn as an immigration judge for the Hartford, CT immigration court and Scott D. Laurent was sworn in as an immigration judge for the Lancaster, CA immigration court. AILA Doc. No. 08091266.
EOIR Creates Web Page to Submit Complaints About Immigration Judges (9/12/2008)
The Executive Office for Immigration Review has created a web page that allows individuals to submit complaints about Immigration Judge conduct. AILA Doc. No. 08091261.
DOJ Progress Overview on EOIR Improvement Measures(86 KB - 9/8/2008)
On 8/28/08 DOJ released a fact sheet summarizing EOIR's progress implementing the 22 Measures to Improve the Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals, which were outlined in 2006 by former Attorney General Gonzales. AILA Doc. No. 08090866.
DOJ Announces Juan Osuna Named as BIA Chairman(27 KB - 9/3/2008)
On 8/3/08 DOJ announced that Attorney General Mukasey appointed Juan Osuna to be the Chairman of the Board of Immigration Appeals. AILA Doc. No. 08090366.
New Immigration Judges Appointed in Arizona and Puerto Rico(28 KB - 8/18/2008)
On 8/15/08, EOIR announced the appointment of Irene C. Feldman and Richard A. Phelps to the Eloy, Arizona, Immigration Court, and of Crimilda Guilloty to the Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Immigration Court. AILA Doc. No. 08081862.
DOJ Announces Awards for Prevention of Immigration-Related Job Discrimination (7/22/2008)
A 7/21/08 DOJ press release announced the award of $710,500 in grants to 11 groups for public education programs about immigration-related job discrimination. AILA Doc. No. 08072272.
EOIR Releases Legal Orientation Program & Pro Bono Project Fact Sheet(21 KB - 7/22/2008)
On 7/18/08 EOIR released a Fact Sheet on its Legal Orientation and Pro Bono Programs, which also highlights an unaccompanied minors initiative and a model hearing program. AILA Doc. No. 08072260.
EOIR to Require A Numbers(24 KB - 7/21/2008)
On 7/21/08 EOIR announced that effective 7/21/08 documents filed with EOIR's immigration courts and the BIA should indicate A numbers. AILA Doc. No. 08072161.
BIA Affirms Removal of Former SS Officer(32 KB - 6/20/2008)
The BIA affirmed an order to remove a man who became a citizen in 1964, because of his participation in Nazi-sponsored crimes of persecution. AILA Doc. No. 08062068.
Immigration Court Practice Manual Will Be Effective July 1(46 KB - 6/16/2008)
On June 16, 2008, the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review announced that the Immigration Court Practice Manual will be effective on July 1, 2008. AILA Doc. No. 08061661.
DOJ Announces the Appointment of 5 New BIA Members(27 KB - 5/30/2008)
Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey announced the appointment of five new members to EOIR’s Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The new members are: Charles K. Adkins-Blanch, Anne J. Greer, Garry D. Malphrus, Hugh G. Mullane and Linda S. Wendtland. AILA Doc. No. 08053030.
EOIR Announces Release of Legal Orientation Program Evaluation Report(36 KB - 5/16/2008)
A 5/15/08 EOIR News Release summarizes the findings of a Vera Institute of Justice report on the impact and benefits of EOIR’s Legal Orientation Program. AILA Doc. No. 08051663.pdf
EOIR Reminds Coercive Population Control Asylees to Report Changes of Address(37 KB - 5/13/2008)
A 5/12/08 EOIR News Release reminds coercive population control asylees to provide change of address information to both DHS and EOIR. AILA Doc. No. 08051362.
EOIR Fact Sheet on Unaccompanied Minors in Proceedings(44 KB - 4/29/2008)
On 4/22/08 EOIR issued a revised Fact Sheet on unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings, which touches on legal representation, guidelines and training for immigration judges, and more. AILA Doc. No. 08042961.
EOIR Swears in 11 New IJs and New Assistant Chief IJ(55 KB - 4/4/2008)
On 4/4/08, EOIR announced that MaryBeth Keller will serve as the Assistant Chief Immigration Judge for Conduct and Professionalism, and that 11 new immigration judges were sworn in. AILA Doc. No. 08040472.
Opportunity to House an EOIR Legal Orientation Program Attorney(175 KB - 3/20/2008)
The Vera Institute of Justice seeks letters of intent from nonprofits that are interested in hosting an EOIR Legal Orientation Program attorney at their site. The goal is to educate detained individuals in removal proceedings so they can make more informed decision, thus increasing efficiencies in the immigration court and detention processes. AILA Doc. No. 08032038.
EOIR Announces Postponement of Immigration Court Practice Manual Effective Date to July 1(43 KB - 3/13/2008)
A 3/13/08 News Release confirms that EOIR has delayed implementation of the Immigration Court Practice Manual to July 1, 2008. AILA Doc. No. 08031337.
DOJ Announces Higher Fines for Employers Who Violate Immigration Laws(30 KB - 2/22/2008)
On 2/22/08 Attorney General Michael Mukasey announced higher civil fines against employers who violate federal immigration laws. AILA Doc. No. 08022266.
DOJ Announces Grants to Fight Immigration-Related Employment Discrimination(28 KB - 2/6/2008)
On 2/4/08 the DOJ announced campaign grants to promote public education efforts regarding immigration-related employment discrimination. AILA Doc. No. 08020661.
Attorney General Mukasey Announces $100 Million Funding Request for Border Enforcement(47 KB - 2/1/2008)
A 1/31/08 DOJ Press Release and Fact Sheet announce a request for $100 million in FY 2009 to fund the DOJ’s Southwest Border Enforcement Initiative. AILA Doc. No. 08020131.
Tacoma Immigration Court to Operate Independently from Seattle(34 KB - 1/23/2008)
On 1/22/08 EOIR announced that the Tacoma Immigration Court will begin operations as a court separate from the Seattle Immigration Court in late January. The change will affect detainees at the Northwest Detention Center. AILA Doc. No. 08012361.

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