Osmani Valencia Martinez v. Eric Holder, Jr.

Filing

FILED OPINION (MORGAN B. CHRISTEN, PAUL J. WATFORD and JAMES ALAN SOTO) Accordingly, we GRANT the petition for review. The IJ order denying withholding of removal is VACATED, and the case is REMANDED for further consideration in accordance with this opinion. Judge: JAS Authoring. FILED AND ENTERED JUDGMENT. [10515283]

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Chapter 1 The Board of Immigration Appeals
1.1 Scope of the Practice Manual .................................................................................................. 1
1.2

Function of the Board .............................................................................................................. 1

1.3

Composition of the Board........................................................................................................ 3

1.4

Jurisdiction and Authority........................................................................................................ 5

1.5

Public Access .......................................................................................................................... 10

1.6

Inquiries ................................................................................................................................. 12

Chapter 2 Appearances before the Board
2.1

Representation Generally ...................................................................................................... 17

2.2

Unrepresented Aliens (“Pro se” Appearances) ..................................................................... 18

2.3

Attorneys ............................................................................................................................... 20

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Others .................................................................................................................................... 28

2.5
2.6
2.7

2.10 Amicus Curiae ........................................................................................................................ 30
Chapter 3 Filing with the Board
3.1

Delivery and Receipt .............................................................................................................. 31

3.2

Service.................................................................................................................................... 35

3.3

Documents ............................................................................................................................. 37

3.4

Filing Fees .............................................................................................................................. 44

3.5

Briefs ...................................................................................................................................... 47

3.6

Expedite Requests ................................................................................................................. 47

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Chapter 4 Appeals of Immigration Judge Decisions
4.1

Types of Appeals .................................................................................................................... 49

4.2

Process ................................................................................................................................... 49

4.3

Parties .................................................................................................................................... 53

4.4

Filing an Appeal...................................................................................................................... 54

4.5

Appeal Deadlines ................................................................................................................... 57

4.6

Appeal Briefs .......................................................................................................................... 57

4.7

Briefing Deadlines .................................................................................................................. 64

4.8

Evidence on Appeal ............................................................................................................... 67

4.9

New Authorities Subsequent to Appeal ................................................................................ 68

4.10 Combining and Separating Appeals ....................................................................................... 68
4.11 Withdrawing an Appeal ......................................................................................................... 69
4.12 Non-Opposition to Appeal ..................................................................................................... 70
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4.18 Certification by an Immigration Judge................................................................................... 73

4.19 Federal Court Remands ......................................................................................................... 74
Chapter 5 Motions before the Board
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Who May File ......................................................................................................................... 75

5.2

Filing a Motion ....................................................................................................................... 76

5.3

Motion Limits ......................................................................................................................... 79

5.4

Motion Briefs ......................................................................................................................... 80

5.5

Transcript Requests ............................................................................................................... 80

5.6

Motions to Reopen ................................................................................................................ 81

5.7

Motions to Reconsider .......................................................................................................... 83

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5.8

Motions to Remand ............................................................................................................... 84

5.9

Other Motions ....................................................................................................................... 85

5.10 Decisions ................................................................................................................................ 86
5.11 Non-Opposition to Motion .................................................................................................... 87
Chapter 6 Stays and Expedite Requests
6.1

Stays Generally ...................................................................................................................... 89

6.2

Automatic Stays ..................................................................................................................... 89

6.3

Discretionary Stays ................................................................................................................ 90

6.4

Procedure for Requesting a Discretionary Stay ..................................................................... 91

6.5

Expedite Requests ................................................................................................................. 92

Chapter 7 Bond
7.1

Bond Appeals Generally......................................................................................................... 93

7.2

Jurisdiction ............................................................................................................................. 93
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Selection of Cases .................................................................................................................. 99

8.3

Notification .......................................................................................................................... 100

8.4

Location ............................................................................................................................... 101

8.5

Public Access ........................................................................................................................ 101

8.6

Appearances ........................................................................................................................ 103

8.7

Rules of Oral Argument ....................................................................................................... 104

8.8

Conclusion of Oral Argument .............................................................................................. 109

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Chapter 9 Visa Petitions
9.1

Visa Petitions Generally ....................................................................................................... 111

9.2

Jurisdiction Generally .......................................................................................................... 111

9.3

Visa Petition Denials ............................................................................................................ 111

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Visa Revocation Appeals ...................................................................................................... 114

9.5

Visa Revalidation Appeals .................................................................................................... 115

9.6

Federal Court Remands ....................................................................................................... 115

Chapter 10 Fines
10.1 Fines Generally .................................................................................................................... 117
10.2 Jurisdiction ........................................................................................................................... 117
10.3 Processing ............................................................................................................................ 117
10.4 Personal Interviews ............................................................................................................. 120
Chapter 11 Discipline
11.1 Practitioner and Recognized Organization Discipline Generally ......................................... 121
11.2 Definition of Practitioner and Recognized Organization ..................................................... 121
11.3 Jurisdiction ........................................................................................................................... 121
11.4 Conduct ................................................................................................................................ 122
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11.10 Effect on Cases before the Board ........................................................................................ 128
11.11 List of Suspended and Expelled Attorneys .......................................................................... 129
11.12 Reinstatement ..................................................................................................................... 129
Chapter 12 Forms
12.1 Forms Generally ................................................................................................................... 133
12.2 Obtaining Blank Forms......................................................................................................... 133
12.3 Submitted Completed Forms............................................................................................... 135
Chapter 13 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
13.1 Generally .............................................................................................................................. 137
13.2 Requests .............................................................................................................................. 137

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13.3 Denials ................................................................................................................................. 139
Chapter 14 Other Information
14.1 Reproduction of the Practice Manual.................................................................................. 141
14.2 Updates to the Practice Manual .......................................................................................... 141
14.3 Public Input .......................................................................................................................... 141

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Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 76 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 77 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 78 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 79 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 80 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 81 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 82 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 83 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 84 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 85 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 86 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 87 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 88 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 89 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 90 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 91 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 92 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 93 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 94 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 95 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 96 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 97 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 98 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 99 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 100 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 101 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 102 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 103 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 104 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 105 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 106 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 107 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 108 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 109 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 110 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 111 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 112 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 113 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 114 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 115 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 116 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 117 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 118 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 119 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 120 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 121 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 122 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 123 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 124 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 125 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 126 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 127 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 128 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 129 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 130 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 131 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 132 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 133 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 134 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 135 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 136 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 137 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 138 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 139 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 140 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 141 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 142 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 143 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 144 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 145 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 146 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 147 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 148 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 149 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 150 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 151 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 152 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 153 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 154 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 155 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 156 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 157 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 158 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 159 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 160 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 161 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 162 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 163 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 164 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 165 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 166 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 167 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 168 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 169 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 170 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 171 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 172 of 222

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

Case: 14-70339, 07/20/2017, ID: 10515283, DktEntry: 66-2, Page 173 of 222

VI.

ns
essio 4, 2017
v. S
nez n July 1
arti
in M hived o
cited 39 arc
03
14-7
No.

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INS v. Smith

not I.N.S. v. Smith

U.S. Dep’t of Justice v. Smith

not United States Department of Justice v.
Smith

United States v. Smith

not U.S. v. Smith

Taylor v. United States, 495 U.S. 575 (1990)
Taylor, 495 U.S. at 598

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Taylor v. United States, 495 U.S. 575 (1990)
Singh v. Holder, 749 F.3d 622 (7th Cir. 2014)
Velasquez-Escovar v. Holder, _F.3d_, No. 10-73714 (9th Cir. 2014)

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United States v. Madera, 521 F. Supp. 2d 149 (D. Conn. 2007)

Stokes v. INS, No. 74 Civ. 1022 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 10, 1976)

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II. Regulations

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8 C.F.R. § 1003.1 (2014)
8 C.F.R. § 1003.1

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67 Fed. Reg. 52627 (Aug. 13, 2002) (proposed rule)
67 Fed. Reg. 38341 (June 4, 2002) (to be codified at 8 C.F.R. §§ 100,
103, 236, 245a, 274a, and 299)
67 Fed. Reg. at 52627-28; 67 Fed. Reg. 38343

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The definition of the term “alien” in section 101(a)(3) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act applies to persons who are not
citizens or nationals of the United States. The term “national of the
United States” is expressly defined in INA § 101(a)(22), but the term
“citizen” is more complex. See INA §§ 301-309, 316, 320.
section xxx of the Immigration and Nationality Act
INA § xxx

section xxx of Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, Pub. L. No. 100-690, 102 Stat.
4181
ADAA § xxx

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section xxx of Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, Pub. L.
No. 104-132, 110 Stat. 1214
AEDPA § xxx

section xxx of Child Citizenship Act of 2000, Pub. L. No. 106-395, 114 Stat.
1631
CCA § xxx

section xxx of Adam Walsh Child Protection Act and Safety Act of 2006,
Pub. L. No. 109-248, 120 Stat. 587.
CPSA § xxx
Adam Walsh Act § xxx

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section xxx of Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act
of 1996, Division C of Pub. L. No. 104-208, 110 Stat. 3009-546
IIRIRA § xxx

section xxx of Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986, Pub. L.
No. 99-639, 100 Stat. 3537
IMFA § xxx

section xxx of Immigration Act of 1990, Pub. L. No. 101-649, 104 Stat. 4978
IMMACT90 § xxx

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section xxx of Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of
1994, Pub. L. No. 103.416, 108 Stat. 4305, amended by Pub. L. No. 105-38, 111 Stat.
1115 (1997)
INTCA § xxx

IRCA § xxx

section xxx of Legal Immigration and Family Equity Act, Pub. L. No. 106553, 114 Stat. 2762 (2002), amended by Pub. L. No. 106-554, 114 Stat. 2763 (2000)
LIFE Act § xxx

section xxx of Miscellaneous and Technical Immigration and Naturalization

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14No. section105-100, tit. II, 111 Stat. 2193 (1997), amended by Pub. L. No. 105-139,
Pub. L. No.
Amendments of 1991, Pub. L. No. 102-232, 105 Stat. 1733

111 Stat. 2644 (1997)
NACARA § xxx

section xxx of William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection
Reauthorization Act of 2008, Pub. L. No. 110-457, 122 Stat. 5044
TVPRA § xxx

section xxx of Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing
Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of
2001, Pub. L. No. 107-56, 115 Stat. 272
USA PATRIOT Act § xxx

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section xxx of Violence Against Women and Department of Justice
Reauthorization Act of 2013, Pub. L. No. 113-4, 127 Stat. 54
VAWA § xxx

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159 Cong. Rec. at 4499-01

H.R. Conf. Rep. No. 104-828 (1996), available in 1996 WL 563320
H.R. Conf. Rep. No. 104-828, at 5
S. Rep. No. 98-225 (1983), reprinted in 1984 U.S.C.C.A.N. 3182
1984 U.S.C.C.A.N. at 3183

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Operations of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR):
Hearing before the Subcomm. on Immigration and Claims of the House
Comm. on the Judiciary, 107th Cong., 2d Sess. 19 (2002) (testimony of
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Article 3 of the Convention Against Torture, Dec. 10, 1984, S. Treaty
Doc. No. 100-20 (1988)
Convention Against Torture, art. 3
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees,
Handbook on Procedures and Criteria for Determining Refugee Status
Under the 1951 Convention and the 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of
Refugees (Geneva 1992)
UNHCR Handbook ¶ xxx
[use paragraph symbol “¶” or abbreviation “para.”]
Article xxx of the United Nations Protocol Relating to the
Status of Refugees, Jan. 31, 1967, [1968] 19 U.S.T. 6223
U.N. Refugee Protocol art. xxx

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Article xxx of the United Nations Convention Relating to
the Status of Refugees, July 28, 1951, 19 U.S.T. 6259

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Notice of Appeal or Form EOIR-26

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Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, U.S. Dep’t of State,
Nigeria Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – 2013 (Feb. 27, 2014),
available at http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/hrrpt/2013/af/220146.htm

2013 Nigeria Country Reports
Committees on Foreign Relations and Foreign Affairs, 110th Cong.,
2d Sess., Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2008 xxx
(Joint Comm. Print 2010)
2008 Country Reports at page xxx
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, U.S. Dep’t of
State, Trafficking in Persons Report 2014 xxx (June 2014)
2014 Trafficking Report at page xxx

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Vol. 9, Foreign Affairs Manual § 41.81 note 9.1
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Memorandum from Donald Neufeld, Acting Assoc. Dir. Of
Domestic Operations, USCIS, to Field Leadership, re: Applicability
of Section 245(k) to Certain Employment-Based Adjustment of
Status Applications filed under Section 245(a) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act, at x (July 14, 2008), available
at http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Laws/Memor
anda/Static_Files_Memoranda/Archives%2019982008/2008/245%28k%29_14jul08.pdf
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Massimino, “Relief from Deportation Under Article 3 of the United
Nations Convention Against Torture,” in 2 1997-98 Immigration &
Nationality Law Handbook 467 (American Immigration Lawyers
Association, ed., 1997)
Massimino at 469

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Elliot, “Relief From Deportation: Part I, “ 88-8 Immigration Briefings
(Aug. 1988)
Elliot at 18

2 Gordon, Mailman & Yale-Loehr, Immigration Law and Procedure
§ 51.01(1)(a), at 51-3 (rev. ed. 1997)
2 Immigration Law and Procedure § 51.01(1)(a), at 51-3

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75 Interpreter Releases 275-76 (Feb. 23, 1998) (regarding INS
guidelines on when to consent to reopening of proceedings)
75 Interpreter Releases at 276

Wettstein, “Lawful Domicile for Purposes of INA § 212(c): Can It
Begin with Temporary Residence,” in Interpreter Releases 1273
(Sept. 26, 1994)
Wettstein at 1274

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Hurwitz, “Motions Practice Before the Board of Immigration
Appeals,” 20 San Diego L. Rev. 79 (1982)
Hurwitz, 20 San Diego L. Rev. at 80

2A Singer, Sutherland Statutory Construction § 47.11, at 144 (4th ed.
1984)
2A Sutherland § 47.11

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A
A number (alien registration number)
briefs ....................................................................... 58
consolidated appeals ........................................ 58, 63
inquiries .................................................................. 12
motions ............................................................. 75, 77
multiple ............................................................. 58, 77
Notice of Appeal ..................................................... 55
required for inquiries .............................................. 12
AAO ............... see Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
accredited representatives
accreditation ..................................................... 25, 26
attorneys, same rules as ......................................... 26
eRegistry, required to practice ............................... 25
immigration specialists, compared to ..................... 26
misconduct ............................................................. 26
Notice of Appearance ............................................. 25
qualifications..................................................... 25, 26
recognized organizations ........................................ 25
register to practice .................................................. 17
registration (eRegistry), not required ..................... 25
removal from list of ................................................ 26
signatures ......................................................... 26, 38
verification .............................................................. 26
address obligations
alien (represented) ................................................. 23
alien (unrepresented) ....................................... 18, 19
attorney ............................. see representative below
change of address ............................................. 23, 24
change of address form ...................... 18, 19, 23, 134
compound changes of address ............................... 23
detained alien ......................................................... 19
representatives ....................................................... 23
adjustment of status ......................................... 6, 46, 78, 85
administrative closure ................. see motion to recalendar
administrative notice ........................................................ 68
advance parole ................................................................... 7
advisory opinion ................................................................. 9
affirmed without opinion.............. see summary affirmance
Airborne Express ............................................... see couriers
alien I.D. number ............................................see A number
alien registration number ...............................see A number
amicus curiae
appeals .................................................................... 54

amicus curiae (cont.)
appearance by ................................................ 30, 103
briefs ...................................................................... 64
motions .................................................................. 75
oral argument ....................................... 103, 105, 108
Appeal Fee Waiver Request (Form EOIR-26A)......... see fees
appeal waiver ..................................................... see appeals
appeals
aff'd without decision .......... see summary affirmance
appeal waiver .................. see waiver of appeal below
bond appeals .................................. see bond appeals
briefing ............................................................. 50, 57
circuit court ............................................................ 56
concurrent consideration of ................................... 68
consolidated ................ see consolidated proceedings
cross-appeals .......................................................... 64
deadlines ....................................................57, App. D
decisions served on parties .................................... 52
departure while appeal pending ............................ 70
departure while appel pending .............................. 94
detained aliens ....................................................... 57
DHS appeals............................................................ 70
evidence ................................................................. 67
extensions ........................................... see extensions
facts, assertions of.................................................. 60
failure to oppose .................................................... 70
fine appeals ....................................... see fine appeals
form ........................................... see Notice of Appeal
frivolous appeals .................................................... 73
grounds for appeal ................................................. 55
how to file ........................................................ 50, 54
Immigration Judge decisions .................................. 49
intention to file a brief ........................................... 55
interlocutory appeals ....................................... 51, 71
motion to reconsider, as opposed to ..................... 49
new authority / new law after appeal .................... 68
non-opposition to appeal ....................................... 70
Notices of Appeal ...................... see Notice of Appeal
order of documents ............................ see documents
parties .................................................................... 53
process ................................................................... 49
proof of service ...................................................... 36
rejected .................................................................. 50
remand, after ......................................................... 85
representatives ...................................................... 53

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appeals (cont.)
right to appeal................. see waiver of appeal below
severed appeals ...................................................... 69
stays ............................................................. see stays
summary dismissal ................. see summary dismissal
third parties ............................................................ 54
types of ................................................................... 49
unrelated appeals ............................................. 56, 58
untimely ................................................ 33, 34, 57, 76
visa petition .........................see visa petition appeals
visa revocation ................ see visa revocation appeals
waived............................. see waiver of appeal below
waiver of appeal ................................. 53, 70, 73, 117
withdrawal of appeal ................ 69, 85, 114, 115, 119
withdrawal of opposition ........................................ 70
appearance .................................. see Notice of Appearance
applicants for temporary admission ............................... 112
applications for relief ............................................. see relief
asylum........................................... 5, 11, 44, 45, 81, 82, 101
attorney complaints ........................................ see discipline
attorney discipline .......................................... see discipline
Attorney General .................................. 2, 8, 9, 61, 114, 119
attorneys
attorney of record........................ see representation
Attorney registration (eRegistry) ............................ 20
bar admission .......................................................... 21
change of address ................. see address obligations
dismissal of counsel ................................................ 24
EOIR ID number .......................................... 18, 20, 21
fees excessive ....................................... see discipline
filing on behalf of another ........... see representation
free legal services ....................... see pro bono below
law firms ..................................................... 21, 22, 38
misconduct ........................................... see discipline
multiple representation ............... see representation
new counsel ............................................................ 23
new law firm ........................................................... 22
Notice of Appearance ....................................... 20, 21
primary ................................................................... 22
primary attorney ......................................... 21, 22, 23
pro bono ................................................................. 20
Pro Bono Program................................................... 18
qualifications........................................................... 20
referrals to practicing attorneys ............................. 20
register to practice ............................................ 17, 20
release of counsel ................................................... 23
right to counsel ....................................................... 20
sanctions ............................................... see discipline
service of papers ..................................................... 23
signatures ............................................................... 21
state bar numbers ................................................... 21

attorneys (cont.)
substitution of counsel ................................... 23, 104
suspension ............................................. see discipline
withdrawal of counsel ............................................ 24
Automated Case Information Hotline ............ 12, 65, App. B

B
battered spouses ............................................................ 112
BIA .................................. see Board of Immigration Appeals
BIA TIPS ............................................................ 13, 1, App. B
Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
Board Members .................................................... 3, 4
case .......................................................................... 3
case screening .......................................................... 3
Chairman .................................................................. 4
Clerk's Office.................................... see Clerk's Office
decisions, types of .................................................... 7
Department of Justice, relation to ............... 2, App. C
en banc decisions ..................................................... 4
function .................................................................... 1
mailing address ............................................. see mail
panel decisions ......................................................... 4
panel system ............................................................ 3
role ........................................................................... 1
single Board Member decisions ............................... 4
Vice Chairmen .......................................................... 4
bond appeals
briefing ................................................................... 96
deadlines ....................................................95, App. D
fee .............................................................. 44, 45, 95
how to file .............................................................. 95
interlocutory appeals, different from..................... 71
jurisdiction .......................................................... 6, 93
moot ....................................................................... 97
procedure ............................................................... 95
stays ................................................................. 89, 95
transcripts ........................................................ 51, 96
briefing schedule
bond appeals .......................................................... 96
fine appeals .................................................. 118, 119
interlocutory appeals ............................................. 71
oral argument ............................................... 100, 106
removal appeals ..................................................... 50
briefs ............................................................ see documents
A number ................................................................ 58
amicus curiae.......................................................... 64
bond appeals .......................................................... 96
briefing notice ........................................................ 57
briefing schedules .................... see briefing schedule
briefing waiver........................................................ 67

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briefs (cont.)
caption .................................................................... 59
chronologies ........................................................... 60
citations .................................................. see citations
citing text in ............................................................ 62
conformed copies ................................................... 35
consolidated appeal .......................................... 58, 63
cover page .................................................. 41, 58, 59
deadlines .............................................. 50, 64, App. D
decision not to file .................................................. 67
evidence .................................................................. 68
extensions ........................................... see extensions
failure to file................................................ 55, 67, 72
filing receipts .............................................. 35, 56, 65
fine appeals ................................................... 117, 118
format ..................................................................... 58
how to file ............................................................... 57
improperly filed ...................................................... 34
interlocutory appeals .............................................. 71
late-filed brief, motion to accept ...................... 34, 67
length ................................................................ 40, 58
motion briefs .......................................................... 80
multiple briefs ......................................................... 60
new argument......................................................... 63
new authorities ....................................................... 63
no fee required ....................................................... 57
oral argument ............................................... 100, 106
pagination ......................................................... 40, 58
recommended contents.......................................... 59
rejection of........................................................ 34, 65
removal appeals ................................................ 55, 57
reply briefs ................................................. 64, App. D
response briefs .......................................... 63, App. D
signatures ............................................................... 58
source law ............................................................... 43
source of factual information ................................. 43
statement of facts ............................................. 59, 60
summary dismissal ................. see summary dismissal
supplemental briefs ............................ 40, 41, 63, 109
unrelated appeals ................................................... 58
visa petition appeals ..................................... 112, 113
where to file ............................................................ 57
writing guidelines .................................................... 57

cases, specific .................................. see citations, Matter of
CAT ......................................................... see United Nations
CBP ................ see Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
cellular telephones ............................ see electronic devices
Certificate of Service .............................. App. G, see service
Certificate of Translation ................................. see language
certification
by the Immigration Judge ....................................... 73
review by the Board ................................................. 6
signer's ................................................................... 38
translations...................................................... App. H
translator's ............................................................. 37
certified record
citation to ............................................................... 63
CFR ................................................................... see citations
change of circumstance.... see motion to reopen; motion to
remand
CIS.................. see Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
citations
Attorney General .................................................... 61
Board decisions ........................................... 61, App. J
cases ........................................................... see App. J
certified record ....................................................... 63
CFR .................................................................... App. J
concurring opinions ................................................ 61
Congressional hearings......................................App. J
Congressional record .........................................App. J
Congressional reports .......................................App. J
Country Reports ................................................App. J
DHS decisions ......................................................... 61
exhibits ................................................................... 62
federal court cases ...................................... 62, App. J
Federal Register................................................. App. J
forms ................................................................. App. J
governmental memorandum ................................. 43
hard-to-find source law .......................................... 43
I&N Decisions ..................................................... 61, 2
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) ..............App. J
Immigration Judge decision.................................... 62
In re, use of.................................................. 61, App. J
INA ..........see Immigration And Nationality Act above
Interim Decisions (Int. Dec.) ..................................... 8
international materials .............................. 12,
law ............................................................... 60, App. J
legislative history.................................................... 10
Matter of, use of ......................................... 61, App. J
memoranda ............................................................ 43
Practice Manual................................................. App. J
record of proceedings ............................................ 60
regulations................................................... 62, App. J
state court cases..................................................... 62

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cables ................................................................ see citations
calls ................................................................... see inquiries
captions ....................................................... see documents
case management ................... see Board of Immig. Appeals
Case Status Information.............................................. App. I

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citations (cont.)
statutes ....................................................... 62, App. J
transcript ................................................................ 62
treaties .................................................................... 12
UNHCR Handbook ............................................. App. J
unpublished Board decisions ...................... 61, App. J
..................................................
Citizenship and Immigration Services ...................... see DHS
classified information ....................................................... 11
Clerk's Office
conformed copies ................................................... 35
FOIA ...................................................................... 137
inquiries ................................ 13, 35, 65, 92, 114, 119
record of proceedings ..................................... 11, 137
role ............................................................... 5, App. C
collect calls........................................................ see inquiries
compelling circumstances........................................... 32, 92
complaint about attorney ............................... see discipline
compound motions............................................. see motion
concurrence ...................................................... see citations
concurrent consideration of appeals ................. see appeals
concurring opinions .......................................... see citations
confidentiality ........................................................... 11, 128
conformed copies ..................................... see filing receipts
consolidated proceedings ................................................. 46
A numbers ............................................................... 58
briefs ................................................................. 58, 63
consolidation, meaning of ...................................... 68
fees ......................................................................... 46
Notice of Appeal, number of................................... 54
number of copies .................................................... 40
requests for consolidation ...................................... 68
Convention Against Torture (CAT) ..... 6, see United Nations
copies .................... see no. of copies; record of proceedings
Country Reports ........................ see Dep't of State; citations
couriers ................................................................. 31, 32, 33
courts .............................................. see Immigration Courts
cover page .................................................................. 58, 78
credibility findings............................................................... 7
credible fear
stays ........................................................................ 89
credible fear determinations .............................................. 7
criminal convictions ........................................ 44, 78, 83, 86
custody ..................................................... see bond appeals
Customs and Border Protection............................... see DHS

deadlines
appeals ................................ 34, 57, 95, 112, 114, 117
bond appeals .......................................................... 95
briefs ................................... 34, 50, 63, 64, 65, 67, 74
computing .............................................................. 33
couriers................................................................... 33
cross-appeals .......................................................... 64
day meaning of ....................................................... 33
deadlines ............................................. see extensions
delivery delays ........................................................ 33
extension requests ..................................... 34, 65, 66
failure to meet ........................................................ 33
fine appeals .......................................................... 117
legal holidays .......................................................... 33
motions .................................................................. 34
overnight delivery ............................................ 32, 33
rejection, effect of .................................................. 34
removal appeals ..................................................... 57
reply briefs ............................................................. 64
response briefs ....................................................... 63
timely meaning of .................................................. 33
transcription request, effect on ............................. 51
visa petition appeals ............................................. 112
visa revalidation appeals ...................................... 115
visa revocation appeals ........................................ 114
weekends ............................................................... 33
decisions
decisions ................................................. see citations
I&N Decisions ................................................. 8, 9, 61
Interim Decisions (Int. Dec.) ............................... 8, 61
judicial review .........................................3, 9, 10, 115
precedent ............................................................. 8, 9
published ................................... see precedent above
sent by regular mail ................................................ 52
service on parties .............. 8, 21, 49, 86, 97, 114, 119
slip opinions ........................................................... 61
unpublished decisions .............................................. 9
defective filings ................................................................ 34
defective payment .................................................. see fees
defective transcrpts ...................................... see transcripts
delay
duty to avoid .......................................................... 66
delivery .................................................................... see mail
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Administrative Appeals Office ...................... 3, App. C
appeal, right to ....................................................... 53
application fees ...................................................... 46
Board, relationship to ........................................... 1, 2
bond decisions.................................................. 94, 95
briefing .......................... 111, 112, 113, 117, 118, 119
Customs and Border Protection ....................... App. C

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meaning of .............................................................. 33
de novo review ............................. 7, see review, see review

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (cont.)
duties of .................................................................... 9
filing fees, DHS exempt from .................................. 45
filing fees, when to pay DHS ................................. 112
Immigration and Customs Enforcement .......... App. C
Immigration Court, relationship to ........................... 2
motion limits ..................................................... 82, 84
party, deemed a ...................................................... 53
references ............................................................... 59
relationship to ......................................................... 59
remands to .............................................................. 85
stays ........................................................................ 89
U.S. Citzenship and Immigration Services ........ App. C
visa petitions ......................................................... 111
Department of State
Country Reports .................................... 43, 68, App. J
Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) ................................. 62
Visa Bulletin ...............................................79,
departure
effect on appeal .......................................... 70, 94, 97
voluntary departure ............. see voluntary departure
detained aliens
address obligations ................................................. 19
appeal deadlines ..................................................... 57
briefing deadlines ................................................... 65
cover page .............................................................. 78
legal representation by ........................................... 29
motion .................................................................... 78
oral argument ....................................................... 105
DHL ................................................................... see couriers
disbarment...................................................... see discipline
discipline ....................................... see excessive fees above
accredited representative defined........................ 121
accredited representatives ................................... 121
appeals .................................................................. 127
authority to discipline ........................................... 121
boilerplate language in filings, use of ................... 123
bribery .................................................................. 122
censure ................................................................. 128
coercion ................................................................ 122
complaint form ..................................................... 124
complaint, how to file ........................................... 125
confidentiality ....................................................... 128
contempt of court ................................................. 123
criminal convictions ...................................... 122, 125
default order ......................................................... 127
DHS attorneys ....................................................... 121
DHS Disciplinary Counsel ..... 124, 125, 126, 127, 129,
130
disbarment ................................ 20, 21, 122, 125, 128
duty to advise clients ............................................ 128

discipline (cont.)
duty to report ................................................. 20, 125
EOIR Disciplinary Counsel .....124, 125, 126, 127, 129,
130
excessive fees ....................................................... 122
failing to act with reasonable diligence ................ 123
failing to appear for scheduled hearings .............. 123
failing to communicate with client ....................... 123
failing to disclose legal authority to adjudicator .. 123
failing to follow client's decision .......................... 123
failing to provide competent representation ....... 123
failing to submit completed Notice of Appearance
.............................................................................. 123
failing to submit filings ......................................... 123
failure to answer notice ....................................... 127
failure to register .............................................. 20, 25
failure to report ...................................................... 21
false certifications ................................................ 122
false statments ..................................................... 122
filing deadlines ..................................................... 129
filings after discipline.............................................. 24
frivolous behavior................................... 73, 121, 122
guilty of crime....................................................... 125
hearing ................................................................. 127
imm. specialists ............... see immigration specialists
Immigration Judges .............................................. 122
ineffective assistance of counsel .................. 122, 124
interim suspension ............................................... 126
jurisdiction .............................................................. 24
law graduates ......................................................... 28
law students ........................................................... 28
list of disciplined practitioners ............................. 129
mailings after discipline .......................................... 24
misconduct ............................................................. 28
motions ................................................................ 128
nolo contendere plea ........................................... 125
notarios ........................... see immigration specialists
notary public ................... see immigration specialists
Notice of Appearance ............................................. 21
Notice of Intent to Discipline .........125, 126, 127, 128
Office of the General Counsel (OGC) ............ 2, 3, 124
pending cases, effect on ............................... 128, 129
petition for immediate suspension ...................... 125
practitioner defined ............................................. 121
prejudicial to administration of justice................. 123
procedure ............................................................. 125
public disclosure ................................................... 128
recognized organizations.............................. 121, 123
reinstatement ....................................................... 129
resignation............................................................ 125
runners, use of ..................................................... 123

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discipline (cont.)
sanctions ............................................................... 128
solicitation ............................................................ 123
state bar number .................................................... 21
suspension ................................................ 20, 21, 125
unauthorized practice of law ................................ 122
unethical ............................................................... 121
unprofessional conduct ........................................ 121
visa consultants................ see immigration specialists
dissent............................................................... see citations
dissenting opinion............................................. see citations
document fraud .................................................................. 2
documents
binding .................................................................... 41
captions ...................................................... 41, 59, 77
certified copies........................................................ 42
cover pages ............................. 40, 41, 59, 135, App. E
criminal convictions .......................................... 44, 78
fonts ........................................................................ 41
footnotes .......................................................... 41, 60
handwritten filings .................................................. 39
headings .................................................................. 60
highlighting ....................................................... 43, 78
hole-punching ......................................................... 41
line spacing ............................................................. 41
number of copies .................................................... 40
one-sided ................................................................ 43
order of documents ................................................ 39
original .................................................................... 42
page limits ......................................................... 40, 58
paper size and quality ............................................. 40
photocopies ...................................................... 42, 43
photographs...................................................... 42, 43
source of law........................................................... 43
stapling ................................................................... 41
supporting documents .............. 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 77
tabs ......................................................................... 41
translations ............................................ see language
draft orders ....................................................................... 79
duty to report discipline ................................. see discipline

electronic devices
cellular telephones ............................................... 104
laptop computers ................................................. 104
oral argument ....................................................... 104
recording devices, use of ...................................... 104
tablets................................................................... 104
e-mail ...................................................................... see mail
employer sanctions ........................................................ 2, 7
English language .............................................. see language
envelopes ................................................................ see mail
EOIR ................see Executive Office for Immigration Review
EOIR ID number ... 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 29, see representation
aliens .................................................... see A number
representatives ............................ see representation
EOIR-26................................................ see Notice of Appeal
EOIR-27........................................ see Notice of Appearance
EOIR-28........................................ see Notice of Appearance
EOIR-29................................................ see Notice of Appeal
EOIR-45............................................................ see discipline
eRegistry........................................................................... 14
accredited representatives ..................................... 25
administrative suspension ...................................... 25
attorneys ................................................................ 20
change in law firm .................................................. 22
change of address ............................................ 23, 25
eFiling ..................................................................... 33
law graduates ......................................................... 27
representation........................................................ 17
eSignatures ....................................................................... 38
evidence
admitted into the record ........................................ 67
affidavits ........................................................... 34, 78
criminal conviction ........................................... 44, 78
declarations ...................................................... 34, 78
language ................................................................. 78
motion to accept late filing .................................... 34
motion to reconsider .............................................. 83
motion to remand ............................................ 67, 84
motion to reopen ............................................. 81, 82
motion to stay ........................................................ 91
new evidence on appeal ......................... 67, 113, 118
newly available ........................................ see motions
statements made in brief ....................................... 68
statements made in motion ............................. 68, 78
supplemental evidence .......................................... 78
unavailability of .............................................. 85, 113
visa petitions .......................................................... 79
excessive fees .................................................. see discipline
Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) ................ 1
Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ........... see Board

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eFiling.................................................................... 14, 18, 33
filings, represetanatives should submit .................. 18
Notice of Appearance (Form EOIR-27) . 18, 20, 25, 33,
56, 112, 118, 134
registered representative ....................................... 33
service upon DHS .............................................. 18, 37
eInfo .................................................................................. 15

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Executive Office for Immigration Review (cont.)
Clerk's Office ................................... see Clerk's Office
forms .........................................................133, App. E
Fraud Program .................................................. 3, 122
Office of Communications and Legislative .............. 99
Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs....3,
103
Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP) ................... 3
Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Office
(OCAHO)....................................................... 2, App. C
Office of the Chief Immigration Judge ...................... 1
Office of the General Counsel (OGC) ... 2, 137, App. C
rulemaking ............................................................ 141
exhibits
citation to................................................................ 62
oral argument ....................................................... 106
tabbing .................................................................... 41
expedite requests ........................................... 15, 41, 47, 92
extensions
appeals .................................................................... 57
briefing ........................................................ 50, 65, 66
caption on request .................................................. 66
defective filings ....................................................... 34
extension request pending, effect of ...................... 34
failure to file brief after extension .......................... 67
rejected filings ........................................................ 50
request, effect of pending ...................................... 34
requests, content of................................................ 66
substitution of counsel, based on ........................... 23
timely filed, must be ............................................... 66
unopposed requests ............................................... 34

Federal Express ................................................. see couriers
Federal Register .................................................. 141, App. J
FedEx ................................................................. see couriers
fee waiver ................................................................ see fees
fee waiver form ....................................................... see fees
fees
amount of payment................................................ 46
Appeal Fee Waiver Request ...... see fee waiver below
appeal of Immigration Judge decision ........ 44, 46, 56
application for relief, amount ................................ 46
application for relief, paid to DHS .......................... 46
application for relief, when filed with motion ........ 79
application for relief, when paid ...................... 47, 79
attaching................................................................. 46
attorney fees ......................................... see attorneys
bond appeal...................................................... 45, 95
bounced check ....................................................... 46
briefs ........................................................... see briefs
cash ........................................................................ 46
checks ..................................................................... 46
credit cards ............................................................. 46
currency......................................... see payable below
defective payment...................................... 34, 46, 50
DHS filings............................................................... 45
difference between filing and application ........ 44, 46
excessive .............................................................. 122
failure to pay ............... see defective payment above
fee required ...................................................... 44, 45
fee waiver ........................................ 39, 45, 56, 78, 86
fee waiver form .....................................45, 56, 78, 86
fine appeals .......................................................... 118
FOIA ...................................................................... 138
forgot to pay................ see defective payment above
form of payment .................................................... 46
joint motion ............................................................ 45
missing......................... see defective payment above
money orders ......................................................... 46
motion to reconsider ........................................ 44, 45
motion to reopen ............................................. 44, 45
motion to stay deportation .............................. 45, 91
motion to stay removal .................................... 45, 91
motion while appeal pending ................................. 45
motions generally ............................................. 46, 78
number of payments .............................................. 46
payable in U.S. dollars only .................................... 46
reimbursement....................................................... 45
relief .......................... see application for relief above
stays ................................................................. 45, 91
visa petition appeals ............................................. 112
visa petition filing fee ............................................. 79
visa revocation appeals ........ see visa petitions above

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false statements ............................................. see discipline
FAM .............................................. see Department of State
families
children .............. see petitions below; representation
consolidated proceedings ........................... 46, 68, 75
family-based ......................................................... 111
filings, including every name on ....................... 53, 75
guardians ..................................... see representation
motion .................................................................... 75
non-party family members ............................... 54, 75
Notice of Appeal ..................................................... 53
parents ......................................... see representation
petitions, family-based ......................................... 111
represented by family member ... see representation
signatures .................................... see representation
faxes ............................................................................ 14, 32
federal court remands .............................. 10, 19, 43, 65, 74

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fees (cont.)
waived fees ............................... see fee waiver above
when filing fee is not required ................................ 45
when filing fee is required ...................................... 44
wrong amount, rejected for .................................... 46
fiancées ............................................................................... 7
filed
meaning of .............................................................. 34
filing on behalf of ................................... see representation
filing receipts
briefs ................................................................. 56, 65
conformed copies ............................................. 35, 65
fine appeals ........................................................... 119
motions generally ................................................... 79
motions to reconsider ....................................... 13, 79
motions to reopen ............................................ 13, 79
Notice of Appeal ..................................................... 56
timeliness, adjudication of ...................................... 35
visa petition appeals ............................................. 113
when issued ...................................................... 35, 50
when not issued ...................................................... 35
fine appeals
adjudication .......................................................... 119
briefing .................................................. 117, 118, 119
deadlines .................................................. 117, App. D
evidence ................................................................ 118
fee ......................................................................... 118
filing receipts ........................................................ 119
form ...................................................................... 117
how to file ............................................................. 117
invalidation of appeal ........................................... 120
jurisdiction ........................................................ 6, 117
motions ................................................................. 119
personal interviews............................................... 120
processing ..................................................... 117, 118
remands ........................................................ 118, 120
representation ...................................................... 118
standing ................................................................ 117
status inquiries ...................................................... 119
waiver of appeal ................................................... 117
withdrawal of appeal ............................................ 119
FOIA ................................... see Freedom of Information Act
fonts ............................................................. see documents
footnotes .................................................................... 41, 60
foreign student advisors ................................................... 30
forms
appeals ....................................... see Notice of Appeal
blank forms ...............................................133, App. E
Certificate of Service ............................................... 36
colors .................................................................... 134
completed forms................................................... 135

forms (cont.)
computer generated ............................................ 134
DHS forms......................................................... App. E
eFiling ................................................. 134, see eFiling
EOIR forms................................................ 133, App. E
fee waiver ...................................................... see fees
FOIA ......................... see Freedom of Information Act
motions .................................................... see motion
non-form filing...................................................... 135
originals ................................................................ 135
photocopies .......................................................... 134
requesting ................................................ 133, App. E
signature............................................................... 135
free legal service .................................... see representation
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
classified information ........................................... 138
Clerk's Office......................................................... 137
costs ..................................................... see fee below
denials .................................................................. 139
fee ........................................................................ 138
filing deadlines, effect on ..................................... 138
form ...................................................................... 137
how to file request ............................................... 137
information required ............................................ 138
limitations............................................................. 138
non-parties ..................................................... 11, 137
Office of the General Counsel (OGC) ................ 3, 137
parties .................................................................. 137
privacy .................................................................. 138
processing times ................................................... 138
purpose of ............................................................ 137
requests .................................................................. 11
statutory exemptions ........................................... 138
who may file a request ......................................... 137
frivolous appeal ............................................... see discipline
frivolous behavior ........................................... see discipline

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Government Printing Office (GPO) ......................... 134, 141
guardian ................................................. see representation

H
H nonimmigrant visas ......................................................... 7
hand delivery ........................................................... see mail
Handbook ............................................... see United Nations
handwritten filings ....................................... see documents
harmless error .................................................................. 72
headings ....................................................... see documents
highlighting................................................... see documents

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hole-punching .............................................. see documents
holidays ........................................................... see deadlines
Homeland Security............. see Dep't of Homeland Security

I
I&N Decisions ................................................... see decisions
3
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ICE ................. see Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
immigrant petitions
appeals .................................see visa petition appeals
employment based ................................................... 3
employment-based ........................................... 7, 111
family-based ............................................. 6, 111, 115
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).............. see citations
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
Board, relationship to ............................................... 2
Immigration Courts ................................................... 1, 2, 59
Immigration Judges......................................... 1, 2, 9, 49, 59
immigration specialists ........................... 17, 26, 28, 29, 122
in absentia proceedings .................................... 6, 51, 82, 89
In re
use of ...................................................................... 61
INA .................................................................... see citations
inadmissibility ........................ see waivers of inadmissibility
ineffective assistance of counsel .................... see discipline
inquiries
automated calls ..... see Automated Case Information
Hotline
calls ............................................................ 12, App. B
filing tips ................................................. see BIA TIPS
identity of assigned Board Member(s)...................... 5
necessary information for making .......................... 12
oral argument ......................................................... 99
projected processing times ..................................... 13
specific staff members, directed to ........................ 13
status inquiries .......... 12, 13, 113, 114, 119, 1, App. B
visa petition appeals ............................................. 113
INS.................... see Immigration and Naturalization Service
Int. Dec............................................................. see decisions
Interim Decisions ............................................. see decisions
Interlocutory Appeals ........................................ see appeals
Internet .................................................14, 133, 141, App. B

jurisdiction (cont.)
appeals, type of .................................................... 5, 6
application for new relief ....................................... 47
attorney discipline ................................. see discipline
bond appeals ...................................................... 6, 93
deportation proceedings .................................... 5, 49
employer sanctions .................................................. 7
exclusion proceedings ........................................ 5, 49
fines and penalties ........................................... 6, 117
immigrant petitions (employment-based) ............... 7
immigrant petitions (family-based) .................. 6, 111
Immigration Judge decisions .................................. 49
Immigration Judge vs. Board .................................. 49
in absentia proceedings............................................ 6
motions ...................................................6, 76, 82, 84
orphan petitions ....................................................... 7
removal proceedings .......................................... 5, 49
revalidation appeals ................................................. 6
stays ....................................................................... 90
visa petition appeals ......................................... 6, 111
visa revalidation appeals ...................................... 115
visa revocation appeals .................................... 6, 114
voluntary departure ................................................. 5
waivers of inadmissibility ......................................... 6

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joint motion .................................. see fee; motions; service
judicial review ..................................................................... 9
jurisdiction
advance parole.......................................................... 7
appeal vs. motions to reconsider ...................... 49, 53

English requirement ......................................... 37, 78
motions ............................................................ 37, 78
Notice of Appeal ..................................................... 37
supporting documents ..................................... 37, 78
translations................................... see certified above
translators .............................................................. 37
laptop computers .............................. see electronic devices
late-filed briefs ...................................................... see briefs
law firms .......................................................... see attorneys
law graduates ................................................................... 27
law library............................................................. see library
law students ..................................................................... 27
legal advice ....................................................... see inquiries
legal services ................................................... see attorneys
legislative history ............................................. see citations
library ................................................................5, 8, 10, 141
limited appearances ............................... see representation
LLIRC ..................................................................... see library

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mail
Airbourne Express ................................... see couriers
attention ("attn.") line .......................... 14, 31, App.A
attorney misconduct ............................................... 24
Board's mailing address ................................... App. A
change of address ................. see address obligations
couriers ................................................... see couriers
delivery delays ........................................................ 33
DHL.......................................................... see couriers
eFiling ......................................................... see eFiling
e-mail ...................................................................... 15
envelopes .............................................. 14, 31, 32, 35
express mail ..................................................... App. A
faxes ............................................................. see faxes
Federal Express ....................................... see couriers
first class mail............................................. 33, App. A
hand delivery ....................................... 31, 36, App. A
mailbox rule ..................................... see mailbox rule
overnight delivery .......................... 31, 32, 33, App. A
postage ................................................................... 31
priority mail ...................................................... App.A
return receipt requested ................................. App. A
separate envelopes ................................................. 32
special delivery ................................................ App. A
United Parcel Services............................. see couriers
unrelated cases ....................................................... 32
mailbox rule ................................................................ 31, 57
mailings
primary attorney ..................................................... 21
Matter of
[case name]....................................................... App. J
use of ...................................................................... 61
motion
appeal affirmed wiithout opinion ........................... 77
appeal form, do not use ........................................ 133
appeal outside Board's jurisdiction ................... 76, 77
appeal pending, filed when................................... 114
applications for relief, underlying ............... 46, 78, 79
automatic stays ....................................................... 89
briefs ................................................................. 64, 80
caption .................................................................... 77
cases already decided by the Board........................ 76
cases never before the Board ................................. 76
cases pending at the Board ..................................... 76
changed circumstances .......... see new circum. below
compound motions ................................................. 80
construed by content, not title ............................... 77
copy of Immigration Judge order ............................ 78
cover page .............................................................. 41

motion (cont.)
detained alien ......................................................... 78
draft orders ............................................................ 79
evidence ..................................................... 68, 78, 83
fee .............................................................. 45, 46, 78
fee waivers ............................................................. 45
filed, when deemed................................................ 31
filing receipts .......................................................... 35
fine appeal ............................................................ 119
form ........................................................................ 77
format .................................................................... 77
grounds for motion ................................................ 77
how to file .............................................................. 76
joint motion ...................................................... 45, 82
jurisdiction .............................................................. 76
language ........................................................... 37, 78
new circumstances ................................................. 81
new eligibility for relief........................................... 84
new evidence ......................................................... 81
new facts .......................................................... 81, 83
new law .................................................................. 83
newly available evidence........................................ 81
non-opposition ....................................................... 87
Notice of Appeal improper ............................... 42, 77
Notice of Appearance ............................................. 75
number limits ......................................................... 79
number of copies ................................................... 40
number of pages .................................................... 40
opposition to motion.............................................. 80
oral argument ................................................... 79, 99
order of documents ............................ see documents
parties .................................................................... 75
proof of service ................................................ 36, 78
reinstatement ....................................................... 130
reply briefs ....................................... see briefs above
representatives ...................................................... 75
response briefs ................................. see briefs above
return to practice ................................................. 129
stays ....................................................................... 89
subsequent to remand ........................................... 76
summary affirmance ........... see summary affirmance
time limits............................................................... 79
transcripts .............................................................. 80
untimely ................................................................. 34
visa petition appeal .............................................. 114
visa revalidation appeal ........................................ 115
visa revocation appeal .......................................... 115
where to file ..................................................... App. K
motion to accept late-filed brief ...................................... 67
motion to accept supplemental brief
briefs ...................................................................... 63

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motion to accept untimely filing ................................. 34, 67
motion to amend .............................................................. 86
motion to consolidate....................................................... 86
motion to expedite ........................................................... 92
motion to hold in abeyance .............................................. 86
motion to join ................................................................... 86
motion to recalendar ............................................ 19, 83, 86
motion to reconsider
appeal form, do not use ........................................ 133
appeal pending, while filed ..................................... 84
appeal, decision to .................................................. 49
automatic stays ....................................................... 84
compound motions ................................................. 80
denial of late-filed brief motion .............................. 67
DHS motions ........................................................... 84
fee ............................................................... 44, 45, 78
filing receipts .............................................. 13, 35, 79
form ........................................................................ 77
how to file ................................................. see motion
identification of error.............................................. 84
jurisdiction ........................................................ 76, 84
motion to remand, when treated as ....................... 84
new law ............................................................. 83, 84
Notice of Appearance ............................................. 75
number limits .................................................... 83, 84
pr-7/1/96 decision .................................................. 83
pre-7/1/96 decision ................................................ 83
purpose ................................................................... 83
summary affirmance order ......................... 72, 77, 83
time limits ......................................................... 83, 84
transcripts ............................................................... 51
visa petition .......................................................... 114
motion to remand
appeal form, do not use ........................................ 133
changed circumstances ........ see new evidence below
DHS remand to ........................................................ 85
evidence .................................................................. 84
fine appeal ............................................................ 118
form ........................................................................ 77
how to file ................................................. see motion
motion to reconsider, treated as ............................ 84
motion to reopen, treated as.................................. 83
motion to withdraw appeal, difference from ......... 69
new eligibility for relief ........................................... 84
new evidence ...................................... 67, 84, 85, 113
purpose ................................................................... 84
requirements .......................................................... 84
time and number limits........................................... 85
motion to reopen
administratively closed cases .................................. 83
appeal form, do not use ........................................ 133

motion to reopen (cont.)
appeal pending, while filed .................................... 82
automatic stays ................................................ 83, 89
compound motions ................................................ 80
criminal convictions ................................................ 83
deadline .................................... see time limits below
DHS motions ........................................................... 82
evidence ................................................................. 82
fee .............................................................. 44, 45, 78
filing receipts .............................................. 13, 35, 79
form ........................................................................ 77
how to file ................................................ see motion
in absentia ...................... see in absentia proceedings
joint motions .................................................... 45, 82
jurisdiction ........................................................ 76, 82
motion to recalendar, difference from............. 83, 86
motion to remand, when treated as ...................... 83
new facts ................................................................ 81
Notice of Appearance ............................................. 75
number limits ................................................... 81, 82
pre-9/30/96 ............................................................ 82
purpose .................................................................. 81
stays ................................................................. 83, 89
time limits......................................................... 81, 82
transcripts .............................................................. 51
unrepresented aliens.............................................. 19
visa petition .......................................................... 114
motion to sever appeals ..................................... see appeals
motion to stay ...................................................... 45, 90, 91
motion to withdraw appeal .............................................. 69
motion to withdraw as counsel .......................... 23, 24, 104
motions ............................................ see motion; motion to
filing receipts .......................................................... 79
Notice of Appeal improper ..................................... 56
multiple representation ......................... see representation

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new authority .................................................... see new law
new evidence ................................................... see evidence
new facts .............................see motions; motion to reopen
new law
after appeal has been decided ............................... 83
oral argument ....................................................... 106
while appeal is pending .................................... 63, 68
new law office ................................................. see attorneys
news media ........................................................... see press
no reasonable fear determinations by IJ
stays ....................................................................... 89
nonprofit organizations ........................................ 20, 25, 27
notarios ....................................... see immigration specialist

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notary public ............................... see immigration specialist
Notice of Appeal (Form EOIR-26)
additional copies ..................................................... 54
additional sheets ..................................................... 55
address obligations ................................................. 19
appeal package, part of .......................................... 39
bond appeal ............................................................ 95
brief accompanying................................................. 55
brief in support of ................................................... 55
Certificate of Service ......................................... 36, 56
completion of.......................................................... 55
consolidated appeals .............................................. 54
deadline .................................................................. 57
famalies................................................................... 54
families.................................................................... 53
filing receipts .................................................... 50, 56
form not used for .................................................... 56
grounds for appeal ............................................ 55, 72
how to file ................................................ see appeals
important data ........................................................ 55
instructions ............................................................. 55
language.................................................................. 37
motion, form not used ................................77, App. E
oral argument ......................................................... 99
original .............................................................. 42, 54
required for appeal ................................................. 54
signature ................................................................. 42
summary dismissal ................. see summary dismissal
Notice of Appeal (Form EOIR-29)
color ...................................................................... 134
fine appeals ........................................................... 117
visa petition appeals ............................................. 112
Notice of Appearance (Form EOIR-27)
accredited foreign government officials ................. 29
accredited representatives ..................................... 25
amicus curiae .......................................................... 30
attorneys ................................................................. 20
change in law firm, used for.................................... 22
change of address, not used for alien ..................... 23
change of address, used for attorneys .................... 23
color ...................................................................... 134
difference from EOIR-28 ................................... 17, 20
discipline information ............................................. 21
eFiling .............................. 18, 20, 25, 33, 56, 112, 118
fine appeals ........................................................... 118
law graduates.......................................................... 27
law students ............................................................ 27
motion to reconsider .............................................. 75
motion to reopen .................................................... 75
motions generally ................................................... 75
multiple clients ....................................................... 23

Notice of Appearance (Form EOIR-27) (cont.)
new counsel ........................................................... 23
oral argument ....................................................... 103
pro se aliens ........................................................... 17
reputable individual ............................................... 29
required of all representatives ............................... 17
service upon other party .................................. 18, 20
state bar number .................................................... 21
unrepresented persons .......................................... 17
visa petition appeals ............................................. 112
Notice of Appearance (Form EOIR-28) ............................. 20
Notice of Entry ............................ see Notice of Appearance
number of copies ............................................................. 40

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OCAHO ................................................. see Executive Office
OCIJ ...................................................... see Executive Office
Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL)............... 3, 10, App. C
Office of Information and Privacy .................................. 139
Office of Professional Responsibility ............... see discipline
Office of the Chief Immg. Judge (OCIJ) . see Executive Office
Office of the Clerk ..................................... see Clerk's Office
Office of the General Counsel (OGC) .... see Executive Office
OGC ...................................................... see Executive Office
OIL ................................ see Office of Immigration Litigation
oral argument
amicus curiae................................................ 105, 108
argument and rebuttal ......................................... 108
cellular telephones ............................................... 104
closed argument ........................................... 101, 102
delays ................................................................... 105
electronic devices ................................................. 104
laptop computers ................................................. 104
location................................................................. 101
motions ............................................................ 79, 99
new law ................................................................ 106
news media .......................................................... 103
open argument ............................................. 101, 102
Oral Argument Coordinator ....................... 99, App. B
public access ................................................... 10, 101
recording .............................................................. 103
recording devices, use of ...................................... 104
representation...................................................... 103
representatives .................................................... 105
responding parties.................................................. 99
seating .................................................................. 103
selection of cases ........................................... 99, 100
supplemental briefs ...................................... 106, 109
tablets................................................................... 104
order of documents...................................... see documents

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orders..........................................see decisions; draft orders
original
application for relief ............................................... 78
documents .............................................................. 42
forms ............................................................... 42, 135
motion .................................................................... 42
Notice of Appeal ............................................... 42, 54
signatures ......................................................... 37, 42
supporting documents ............................................ 42
orphan petitions ......................................................... 7, 111
overnight mail .......................................................... see mail

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page limits.................................................... see documents
pagination ............................................................. see briefs
paper size ..................................................... see documents
paralegals .................................................................... 28, 38
parent ............................. see visa petitions; representation
parties
generally .................................................. see appeals
omitted .................................... see motion to amend
petitions .........................................see visa petition appeals
photocopies ...................................... see documents; forms
photographs ............................................................... 42, 43
post-conviction relief ......................see criminal convictions
Practice Manual
authority ................................................................... 1
citation to.......................................................... App. J
copies .................................................................... 141
Internet ................................................................. 141
photocopying ........................................................ 141
public input ........................................................... 141
purpose ..................................................................... 1
reproduction ......................................................... 141
revisions .................................................................... 1
updates ................................................................. 141
precedent decisions ......................................... see decisions
press ..................................................... 3, 99, 101, 103, 104
pro bono ......................................................... see attorneys
Pro Bono Program........................................... see attorneys
pro se ..................................................... see representation
processing times ............................................................... 13
Proof of Service................................................... see service
signatures ............................................................... 38
published decisions.......................................... see decisions

receipts..................................................... see filing receipts
reconsideration ............................ see motion to reconsider
record of proceedings
briefs, additions to ................................................. 65
citation to ......................................................... 60, 62
confidentiality ........................................................ 11
contents ............................................11, 52, 113, 119
copies ............................................................. 11, 137
defects in recorded record ..................................... 51
federal courts ........................................................... 9
FOIA ......................... see Freedom of Information Act
inspection by non-parties ....................................... 11
inspection by the parties ........................................ 11
management ............................................................ 5
oral argument ............................................... 102, 107
recording .......................................................... 51, 80
removal of .............................................................. 11
stipulations ........................................ see stipulations
references
cases ....................................................... see citations
Department of Homeland Security ........................ 59
Immigration Judges ................................................ 59
parties .................................................................... 59
record of proceedings ............................ see citations
third parties ............................................................ 60
regulations ....................................................... see citations
rejected
filing ........................................... 34, 36, 46, 50, 65, 76
meaning of ............................................................. 34
no fee ..................................................................... 46
wrong fee ............................................................... 46
relatives ............................................................. see families
release of counsel ........................................... see attorneys
relief
application .............................................................. 78
application fee, amount ......................................... 46
application fee, different from filing fee ................ 46
application fee, when paid ............................... 46, 79
forms ........................................................ 134, App. E
Immigration Courts .............................................. 2, 9
imminent eligibility for ........................................... 92
jurisdiction .............................................................. 47
newly available eligibility for ...................... 46, 84, 85
prima facie eligibility .............................................. 78
remand
motion ..................................... see motion to remand
reopening ........................................... see motion to reopen
reply briefs ............................................................ see briefs
representation
accredited foreign government officals ................. 29
appearance ........................ see Notice of Appearance

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reasonable fear determinations ......................................... 7
receipt rule ....................................................................... 31

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representation (cont.)
attorney discipline ................................ see discipline
Attorney Registry (eRegistry) .................................. 25
child ........................................................................ 28
communications ..................................................... 18
discipline ............................................... see discipline
entering an appearance .......................................... 17
EOIR ID numbers ..................................................... 20
family member .................................................. 28, 39
fellow imates .......................................................... 29
filing "on behalf of" ................................................. 22
filings, representatives should submit .................... 18
fine appeals ........................................................... 118
former employees of the Department of Justice ....29
free legal services ................................. see attorneys
guardian .................................................................. 28
ID numbers ..................... see EOIR ID numbers above
imm. specialists ................. see immigration specialist
law firms ............................................... see attorneys
law graduates.......................................................... 27
law students ............................................................ 27
limited appearances................................................ 21
multiple representation ...................... 21, 22, 38, 103
notarios ............................. see immigration specialist
notary public ..................... see immigration specialist
notice to opposing party ......................................... 18
on behalf of .................... see filing on behalf of above
oral argument ....................................................... 103
parent ..................................................................... 28
primary attorney ......................................... 22, 23, 26
pro bono ............................................... see attorneys
Pro Bono Program................................. see attorneys
pro se ...................................................................... 18
register to practice .................................................. 17
representative of record ......................... 75, 103, 104
reputable individual .......................................... 28, 29
signatures ............................................ see signatures
state bar numbers ................................. see attorneys
types of representatives ......................................... 17
visa consultants................. see immigration specialist
visa petition denials .............................................. 112
reputable individual
representation ........................................................ 28
reputable individuals ......................... 28, see represenation
response briefs ..................................................... see briefs
review, Board
de novo ..................................................................... 7
scope of review ......................................................... 7
right to counsel ................................................................. 20

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sanctions ......................................................... see discipline
see representation ......................................................... 142
self-petitioners .............................. see visa petition appeals
separate envelopes ................................................. see mail
serverance of appeals ........................................ see appeals
service
Certificate of Service .............................................. 56
eFiling ............................................................... 18, 37
joint motions .......................................................... 36
method of delivery ................................................. 36
motions ...................................................... 37, 78, 91
Notice of Appeal ............................................... 36, 56
Notice of Appearance (Form EOIR-27) ................... 37
proof of service ...... 34, 35, 36, 37, 50, 56, 78, App. G
representation notice of......................................... 18
representative, service of papers ..................... 23, 37
required for all filings ............................................. 35
stays ....................................................................... 91
timing ..................................................................... 36
signatures
accredited representatives ............................... 26, 38
appeals ................................................................... 37
attorneys ................................................................ 21
briefs ................................................................ 37, 58
Certificate of Service .............................................. 36
eSignatures ............................................................. 38
faxes ....................................................................... 38
forms .............................................................. 42, 135
law firms ........................................................... 22, 38
motions .................................................................. 37
Notice of Appeal ..................................................... 42
original.............................................................. 37, 42
paralegals ............................................................... 38
proof of service ................. 38, see Certificates above
signature stamps .................................................... 38
simulated ................................................................ 38
typed ...................................................................... 38
single Board Member ........................................... see Board
slip opinons ..................................................... see decisions
Spanish ............................................................ see language
state bar numbers ........................................... see attorneys
State Department .......................... see Department of State
status inquiries ................................................. see inquiries
statutes ............................................................ see citations
stays
adjudication ............................................................ 90
appeal (direct appeal) ............................................ 89
appeal (in absentia order) ...................................... 89
appeal (removal decisions) ..................................... 89

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stays (cont.)
automatic stays ....................................................... 89
bond appeals........................................................... 95
discretion ................................................................ 90
duration .................................................................. 90
emergency stays ............................ 91, App. B, App. B
federal court remands ............................................ 89
fee ..................................................................... 45, 91
how to request........................................................ 90
motion required ...................................................... 90
motion to reconsider .............................................. 84
motion to reopen .................................................... 83
non-emergency ....................................................... 92
notice ...................................................................... 90
pending motions ..................................................... 90
procedures for requesting ...................................... 91
written order........................................................... 90
stipulations ....................................................... 52, 113, 118
sua sponte .................... see certification; motion to reopen
substitution of counsel ................................... see attorneys
summary affirmance ............................................. 71, 77, 83
summary dismissal
appeal ............................. see failure to specify below
attorney sanctions .................................................. 73
concession of fact or law ........................................ 73
failure to file brief ....................................... 55, 67, 72
failure to file brief after extension request ............. 67
failure to met appeal requirements ........................ 73
failure to specify grounds for appeal ................ 55, 72
improper purpose ................................................... 73
jurisdiction, appeal outside Board's ........................ 73
meaning of .............................................................. 72
relief granted .......................................................... 73
sanctions ............................................... see discipline
supplemental authorities .................................. see new law
supplemental briefs ............................................ 40, 63, 106
suspension from practice................................ see discipline

Torture Convention ................................ see United Nations
transcripts
bond appeals .................................................... 51, 96
briefing deadlines, effect on................................... 51
briefing schedule, sent with ................................... 50
citation to ............................................................... 62
correction requests ................................................ 51
defect in ................................................................. 51
Immigration Judge decisions .................................. 51
interlocutory appeals ............................................. 51
motion to reconsider .............................................. 51
motion to reopen ................................................... 51
motions generally ................................................... 80
oral argument ....................................................... 109
oral decisions .......................................................... 52
requests for transcription................................. 51, 80
stipulations ........................................ see stipulations
when prepared ....................................................... 51
translation ....................................................... see language
translators ....................................................... see language

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tabs .............................................................. see documents
telephone calls .................................................. see inquiries
telephone inquiries .......... see Automated Case Information
Hotline; inquiries
Temporary Protected Status ............................................... 5
third parties ............................ 18, 54, 60, 75, 111, 114, 115
time
how to compute...................................................... 33
timely
meaning of .............................................................. 33
TIPS ................................................................... see BIA TIPS

unauthorized practice of law ................................... 28, 122
United Nations
Convention Against Torture (CAT) ..... 44, 45, 81, 101,
App. J
Convention on Refugees ...................................App. J
Protocal on Refugees.........................................App. J
UNHCR ............................................................... App. J
United Parcel Service (UPS) ............................... see couriers
unpublished decisions ......................see citations; decisions
unrelated appeals............................................... see appeals
untimeliness .................................................... see deadlines
untimely appeals ................................................ see appeals
untimely briefs ...................................................... see briefs
US Code ............................................................ see citations
USCIS ............. see Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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Virtual Law Library ............................................... see library
Visa Bulletin ................................... see Department of State
visa consultants ......................... see immigration specialists
visa petition appeals
adjudication .......................................................... 114
briefing ......................................................... 112, 113
deadline ....................................................112, App. D
employment based ................................................... 3
employment-based petitions ........................... 7, 111
evidence ............................................................... 113

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visa petition appeals (cont.)
family-based petitions .............................................. 6
federal court remands .......................................... 115
fee ......................................................................... 112
filing receipts ........................................................ 113
how to file ............................................................. 112
jurisdiction ............................................................ 111
motion to remand ................................................. 113
motions ................................................................. 114
nquiries ................................................................. 113
processing ............................................................. 113
record on appeal ................................................... 113
representation ...................................................... 112
standing ................................................................ 111
visa revalidation appeals
briefing .................................................................. 115
deadline ................................................................ 115
how to file ............................................................. 115
jurisdiction ............................................................ 115
motion .................................................................. 115
processing ............................................................. 115
standing ................................................................ 115
visa revocation appeals
briefs ..................................................................... 114

visa revocation appeals (cont.)
deadline ....................................................114, App. D
fee ............................................ see how to file below
how to file ............................................................ 114
jurisdiction ............................................................ 114
motions ................................................................ 115
processing ............................................................ 115
self-petitioners ..................................................... 114
standing ................................................................ 114
voluntary departure
jurisdiction .......................................... see jurisdiction
length of ................................................................... 6

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waived appeals ................................................... see appeals
waived fees ............................................................. see fees
waiver of appeal ................................................. see appeals
waivers of inadmissibility ....................................... 6, 7, 112
web site ............................................................. see Internet
widows/widowers .......................................................... 112
withdrawal of appeal ......................................... see appeals
withdrawal of counsel ..................................... see attorneys
withholding of removal ............................. 5, 44, 45, 81, 101

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Statutes

Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.)
204 ..................................................................................128
204(a)(1)(A)(ii) ................................................................129
204(a)(1)(A)(iii) ...............................................................129
204(a)(1)(A)(iv)................................................................129
204(a)(1)(B)(ii).................................................................129
204(a)(1)(B)(iii)................................................................129
204(l)...............................................................................129
212(d)(3)(A) ....................................................................129

212(d)(3)(A)(ii).................................................................... 7
240(b) ................................................................................. 8
240(b)(5)......................................................................... 104
240(c)(7)(C)(iv) ................................................................. 97
240B ................................................................................... 8
242B ........................................................................... 8, 104
244(e) ................................................................................. 8
273 ................................................................................. 136

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ted i archive 552(b)(1)-(9) ................................................................... 138
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Matter of
“Beechcraft B-95, #N21JC”, 17 I&N Dec. 147 (BIA 1979) ...................................................................................... 120
Air India “Flight No. 101”, 21 I&N Dec. 890 (BIA 1997) ......................................................................................... 120
Chirinos, 16 I&N Dec. 276 (BIA 1977) ...................................................................................................................... 96
Coelho, 20 I&N Dec. 464 (BIA 1992) ........................................................................................................................ 84
Fedorenko, 19 I&N Dec. 57 (BIA 1984) .................................................................................................................... 60
Gadda, 23 I&N Dec. 645 (BIA 2003) ...................................................................................................................... 128
Guzman, 22 I&N Dec. 722 (BIA 1999)...................................................................................................................... 82
H-A-, 22 I&N Dec. 728 (BIA 1999)............................................................................................................................ 79
Joseph, 22 I&N Dec. 660 (BIA 1999) ........................................................................................................................ 96
K-, 20 I&N Dec. 418 (BIA 1991)................................................................................................................................ 71
Krivonos, 24 I&N Dec. 292, 293 (BIA 2007) ........................................................................................................... 130
Lopez, 22 I&N Dec. 16 (BIA 1998)............................................................................................................................ 76
Mladineo, 14 I&N Dec. 591 (BIA 1974).................................................................................................................... 76
Patino, 23 I&N Dec. 74 (BIA 2001) .......................................................................................................................... 53
Ramirez-Sanchez, 17 I&N Dec. 503 (BIA 1980)........................................................................................................ 68

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Matter of
Rosales, 19 I&N Dec. 655 (BIA 1988) ....................................................................................................................... 24
Rosenberg, 24 I&N Dec. 744, 745 (BIA 2009) ........................................................................................................ 126
Sano, 19 I&N Dec. 299 (BIA 1985) ......................................................................................................... 111, 114, 115
Shih, 20 I&N Dec. 697 (BIA 1993) ............................................................................................................................ 53
Soriano, 19 I&N Dec. 764 (BIA 1988)............................................................................................................. 113, 118
Taerghodsi, 16 I&N Dec. 260 (BIA 1977) ................................................................................................................. 69
Velarde, 23 I&N Dec. 253 (BIA 2002) ...................................................................................................................... 79
Zaidan, 19 I&N Dec. 297 (BIA 1985) ...................................................................................................................... 114

Regulations
8
1001.1(f) ................................................................... 20, 129
1001.1(j).................................................................. 129, 130
1003.0(a).............................................................................2
1003.1(a)(2)(i)(E).................................................................4
1003.1(a)(4) ........................................................................5
1003.1(a)(5) ........................................................................4
1003.1(a)(6) ........................................................................5
1003.1(b) ........................................................................ 6, 9
1003.1(b)(1) ........................................................................5
1003.1(b)(13) ..................................................................121
1003.1(b)(2) ........................................................................5
1003.1(b)(3) ........................................................................5
1003.1(b)(4) ........................................................................9
1003.1(b)(5) ........................................................ 9, 111, 114
1003.1(b)(7) ......................................................................93
1003.1(c) .............................................................................6
1003.1(d)(1) ........................................................................1
1003.1(d)(1)(i) .....................................................................9
1003.1(d)(2) ......................................................................55
1003.1(d)(2)(i) ............................................................. 72, 73
1003.1(d)(2)(i)(A) ..............................................................72
1003.1(d)(2)(i)(D) ..............................................................73
1003.1(d)(2)(i)(E) ........................................................ 67, 72
1003.1(d)(2)(i)(G) ........................................................ 34, 53
1003.1(d)(2)(iii) ................................................. 73, 121, 122
1003.1(d)(3)(i). ....................................................................7
1003.1(d)(3)(ii). ...................................................................7
1003.1(d)(3)(iii). ..................................................................7
1003.1(d)(3)(iv) ........................................................... 67, 68
1003.1(d)(4) ........................................................................1
1003.1(d)(5) ....................................................................121
1003.1(d)(7). .......................................................................8
1003.1(e).............................................................................3
1003.1(e)(4) ......................................................................72
1003.1(e)(4)(ii) ..................................................................72

1003.1(e)(7)...................................................................... 99
1003.1(f) ......................................................................... 121
1003.1(g) ............................................................................ 8
1003.1(h) ............................................................................ 9
1003.1(j) ......................................................................... 121
1003.2(a) .................................................................... 82, 84
1003.2(b)(1)...................................................................... 84
1003.2(b)(2).......................................................... 34, 83, 84
1003.2(b)(3)................................................................ 72, 83
1003.2(c) .................................................................... 81, 82
1003.2(c)(1) ................................................................ 78, 81
1003.2(c)(2) .......................................................... 34, 81, 82
1003.2(c)(3) ................................................................ 81, 82
1003.2(c)(3)(i)................................................................... 82
1003.2(c)(3)(ii) .................................................................. 82
1003.2(c)(3)(iii) ................................................................. 82
1003.2(c)(3)(iv) ................................................................. 82
1003.2(c)(4) ...................................................................... 83
1003.2(f) ........................................................................... 89
1003.2(g)(1) ................................................................ 20, 36
1003.2(g)(2)(i) ............................................................ 44, 45
1003.2(g)(2)(ii)........................................................ 114, 119
1003.2(g)(3) ........................................................ 80, 87, 100
1003.2(h) .......................................................................... 99
1003.3 ........................................................................ 44, 45
1003.3(a) .......................................................................... 50
1003.3(a)(1) .......................................................... 36, 54, 56
1003.3(a)(2) ............................................................ 112, 117
1003.3(a)(3) ................................................................ 20, 37
1003.3(b) .......................................................................... 72
1003.3(c) .......................................................................... 36
1003.3(c)(1) ................................................................ 57, 64
1003.3(c)(2) ............................................................ 112, 118
1003.3(d) .......................................................................... 74
1003.3(e) .......................................................................... 70

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1003.4 ......................................................................... 69, 70
1003.5(b) ........................................................................111
1003.5(d)(2) ....................................................................127
1003.6 ...............................................................................89
1003.7 ...............................................................................73
1003.8 ................................................................... 44, 45, 56
1003.8(a)...........................................................................46
1003.8(b) ........................................................................112
1003.19 .............................................................................93
1003.19(f) .........................................................................93
1003.19(g) .........................................................................19
1003.19(h)(2)(i) .................................................................94
1003.19(h)(4)(i) .................................................................94
1003.19(i)(1) .....................................................................96
1003.19(i)(2) .....................................................................96
1003.23(b)(1)(v) ................................................................89
1003.23(b)(4)(ii) .......................................................... 82, 89
1003.23(b)(4)(iii) ...............................................................82
1003.23(b)(4)(iii)(C) ..........................................................89
1003.27 ...........................................................................102
1003.27(a).......................................................................101
1003.27(b) ......................................................................102
1003.28 ...........................................................................103
1003.31(d) ......................................................................102
1003.32(b) ........................................................................40
1003.33 ....................................................................... 37, 78
1003.37 .............................................................................49
1003.38 .............................................................................93
1003.38(b) .................................................................. 34, 57
1003.38(e)................................................................... 18, 23
1003.39 .............................................................................53
1003.41 ....................................................................... 44, 78
1003.46 ...........................................................................102
1003.101 ............................................................. 26, 28, 125
1003.101(a)............................................................. 121, 128
1003.101(b) ......................................................................25
1003.102 ................................................................. 121, 123
1003.102(h) ....................................................................125
1003.102(j)......................................................................122
1003.102(j)(1) ...................................................................38
1003.102(k) ............................................................. 122, 124
1003.102(m) ...................................................................122
1003.103(a).....................................................................126
1003.103(a)(1) ................................................................126
1003.103(a)(4) ................................................................126
1003.103(c) .....................................................................125
1003.104(a)(1) ................................................................124
1003.104(a)(2) ................................................................124
1003.104(b) ....................................................................124

1003.105(a) .................................................................... 125
1003.105(c)(1) ................................................................ 126
1003.105(c)(2) ................................................................ 127
1003.105(c)(3) ................................................................ 127
1003.105(d) .................................................................... 127
1003.105(d)(2)................................................................ 127
1003.106 ........................................................................ 127
1003.106(a)(1) ........................................................ 126, 127
1003.106(a)(1)(i) ............................................................ 127
1003.106(c) ............................................................ 127, 128
1003.107(a) .................................................................... 129
1003.107(a)(2) ................................................................ 129
1003.107(a)(3) ................................................................ 129
1003.107(b)(1)........................................................ 129, 130
1003.107(b)(3)................................................................ 130
1003.107(c)(1) ................................................................ 130
1003.107(c)(2) ................................................................ 130
1003.108 ........................................................................ 128
1003.108(c) .................................................................... 128
1003.110 ........................................................ 121, 124, 128
1003.111 ........................................................................ 121
1003.111(a)(1) ................................................................ 126
1003.111(a)(2) ................................................................ 126
1003.111(a)(3) ................................................................ 126
1103.3(c) ............................................................................ 8
1103.7 .......................................................... 44, 45, 46, 112
1205.1 ............................................................................ 114
1205.2(d) ........................................................ 111, 114, 115
1208.6 ............................................................................ 102
1236 ................................................................................... 6
1236.1 .............................................................................. 93
1236.1(d)(3)................................................................ 94, 95
1236.1(d)(3)(i) .................................................................. 93
1236.1(d)(4)...................................................................... 95
1240.10(b) ...................................................................... 102
1240.11(c)(3)(i)............................................................... 102
1240.32 .......................................................................... 102
1240.33(c)(1) .................................................................. 102
1246 ................................................................................... 6
1280 ........................................................................... 6, 117
1280.1 ............................................................................ 117
1280.12 .......................................................................... 120
1280.13(a) ...................................................................... 117
1280.13(b) .............................................................. 117, 120
1291.(a)(4) ...................................................................... 121
1292.1 .................................................................. 17, 26, 54
1292.1(a)(1) ...................................................................... 20
1292.1(a)(2) ................................................................ 27, 28
1292.1(a)(3) ...................................................................... 28

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1292.1(a)(4) ......................................................................25
1292.1(a)(5) ......................................................................29
1292.1(c) ...........................................................................29
1292.1(d) ..........................................................................30
1292.1(f) ............................................................... 17, 20, 25
1292.11 ..................................................................... 25, 121
1292.12 .............................................................................25
1292.13 .............................................................................26
1292.13) ..........................................................................130

1292.19(a) ...................................................................... 124
1292.2(a) .......................................................................... 26
1292.3 ........................................................................ 6, 121
1292.4(a) ........................................................................ 112
1292.5(a) .................................................................... 23, 37
1293.3 .................................................................... 125, 126
1299 ............................................................................... 133
1299.1 ............................................................................ 134

8 C.F.R. Department of Homeland Security
103.2 ........................................................................... 3, 111
103.3 ............................................................................... 3, 7
103.3(c) ...............................................................................8
204.2 ...............................................................................111
214.2(k)(5) ......................................................................115
292.3 ....................................................................... 121, 125
292.3(a)...........................................................................121
292.3(b) ..........................................................................121

292.3(c) .......................................................................... 126
292.3(c)(4) ...................................................................... 125
292.3(d) .......................................................................... 124
299 ................................................................................. 133
299.2 .................................................................................. 1
299.3 .................................................................................. 1
299.4(a) .......................................................................... 134

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February 3, 2017
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Nature of Change

Introduction

Updated Board Member information

Table of Contents
(Summary List)

Renamed Chapter 11

1.2(a)
1.2(g)-(k)

1.3(g) (i)
1.4(h)
1.6(e)(iii)
2.3(i)
2.3(k)

Technical correction – chanted text “apply” to “applying”
Updated information related to Board’s appellate authority
Renamed and renumbered subsection
Included information related to EOIR offices (Office of General Counsel, Office of
Communications and Legislative Affairs, and Office of Legal Access Programs)
Renumbered subsection
Moved information related to EOIR offices (Office of General Counsel, Office of
Communications and Legislative Affairs, and Office of Legal Access Programs)

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2.4(j)

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2.4(k)

Updated information related to R&A Program

4.1

Updated reference

5.9(d)

Technical correction – added “or” between “deportation removal” and corrected
typo in reference to Chapter 6

5.9(j)

Updated reference

6

Technical correction - typo “Expedite”

11

Updated title of Chapter

11.1-11.8
11.10
11.12

Updated information related to discipline of practitioners and recognized
organizations
Updated information related to discipline of practitioners and recognized
organizations
Updated information related to discipline of practitioners and recognized
organizations

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February 3, 2017
Appendix B

Updated information related to R&A Program

Appendix E

Updated information related to OLAP
Updated title of Form EOIR-44

April 26, 2016
Section
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Nature of Change

Introduction

Updated Board Member information

1.3(a)

Updated information related to the number of Board Members

1.3(g)
2.3(f)
3.1(a)(vi)

Technical correction – changed office name to Office of Communications and
Legislative Affairs
Updated information regarding Board’s need to switch service of mailings from
primary attorney to a secondary attorney
Updated information related to electronic filing of documents

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3.3(c)

3.3(c)(x)

3.3(d)(iv)

8.1
8.5(a)(i)

Updated information related to Board not accepting electronic media

Technical correction – changed office name to Office of Communications and
Legislative Affairs
Renamed subsection
Updated information related to when oral argument is open to the public

8.5(a)(ii)

Deleted

8.5(a)(iii)-(v)

Renumbered

8.5(c)
Appendix B

Technical correction – changed office name to Office of Communications and
Legislative Affairs
Technical correction – changed office name to Office of Communications and
Legislative Affairs

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November 2, 2015
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Nature of Change

2.10

Updated information regarding amicus curiae

4.2(e)

Technical correction – deleted text “Parties may”

4.6(i)

Updated information regarding amicus curiae

4.19(c)

Renamed subsection
Added subsection on information related to representation

4.19(d)

Renamed subsection

9.6(c)

Added subsection on information related to representation

July 27, 2015
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1.4(b)
1.5(b)(i)
2.3(i)
3.1(a)(iii)
4.7(a)(iii)

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4.19(c)

Updated information related to briefing

6.2(a)

Updated information regarding automatic stays

8.1

Updated zip code

11.5(c)(i)

Updated zip code

13.2(b)(i)

Updated zip code

Appendix A

Updated zip code

Appendix E

Technical correction – typo related to Form I-191

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May 11, 2015
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Nature of Change

1.4(a)

Updated information regarding Board’s jurisdiction over section 212(d)(3)(A)(ii)
waivers

1.4(h)

Updated information regarding federal court remands

1.6(b)

1.6(e)(ii)

1.6(e)(iii)

Updated information regarding EOIR’s Automated Case Information Hotline
(previously referenced as “ASQ”)
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Updated to include information regarding EOIR’s Internet Immigration Information
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Updated information

1.6(e)(iv)

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2.1(b)(ii)

Technical correction – changed text to read “Access and instructions . . .”

2.1(b)(iii)
2.2(c)(iv)
2.3(c)
2.4(b)
2.4(c)

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2.4(g)

Technical correction – changed text to read “contact the R&A Program Coordinator”

2.4(k)

Added reference to Appendix B (Directory)

2.10

Updated information regarding amicus curiae

3.1(d)(i)

Technical correction – changed text to read “Automated Case Information Hotline”

3.3(f)

Renamed subsection and added subsections
Updated information regarding federal court remands

4.2(f)(ii)

Updated information regarding digitally or cassette recorded hearings

4.6(d)(xi)

Added certified record subsection

4.6(i)

Updated information regarding amicus curiae

4.7(a)

Added reference to 4.19 (Federal Court Remands)

4.7(b)

Technical correction – changed text to read “Automated Case Information Hotline”

4.8(b) and (c)

Added citation

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4.19

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5.5

Updated information regarding digitally or cassette recorded hearings

6.2(c)

Added federal court remands subsection

8.7(d)(v)

Updated information regarding amicus curiae

9.6

Added federal court remands subsection

13.2(b)

Updated address information

App. B-1

Technical change – changed text to read “Automated Case Information Hotline”
Updated R&A Program Coordinator contact information

App. I-1

Technical change – changed text to read “Automated Case Information Hotline”

App. J

Updated information and citations throughout appendix

August 8, 2014
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Technical change – changed text to read “. . . in adjudication of the appeal, that
withdrawal does not dictate that disposition of the appeal.”

4.15

Technical change – format corrected

4.16(d)

Technical change – format corrected

4.16(e)

Updated sanctions information as the result of summary dismissal of an appeal

5.2(g)
App. J II

Technical change – changed text to read “. . . in accordance with the requirements for
such relief.”
Technical change - changed text to read “. . . while interim and final rules do have the
force of law . . .”

App. J VI

Technical change – deleted “For example:”

App. J VII

Technical change – format corrected

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Nature of Change

1.3(h)

Technical change – typo corrected

1.5(b)(i)

Updated Law and Immigration Research Center address

1.6(d)

Updated mailing information
Updated reference to Appendix A

2.3(f)

Technical change – typo corrected

2.3(f)(i)

Updated eRegistry information

2.4(c)

Updated eRegistry information
Updated to reflect changes made to the Notice of Appearance (Form EOIR-27)

2.4(d)

Technical change – typo corrected

2.4(k)

Updated reference to Appendix A

3.1(a)(i)

Updated reference to Appendix A

3.1(a)(iii)
3.1(a)(iv)
3.1(b)
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Updated Board address and mailing information
Updated reference to Appendix A
Removed section on two different mailing addresses
Re-numbered subsequent sections

4.7(b)

Technical change – typo corrected

4.10(a)

Technical change – typo corrected

5.9(k)

Technical change – typo corrected

8.1

Updated Board address and mailing information

11.3(c)

Technical change – typo corrected

11.5(c)(i)

Updated Office of the General Counsel address

13.2(b)(i)

Updated Office of the General Counsel address

14.3(a)

Updated reference to Appendix A

App. A

Updated Board address and mailing information

App. B

Technical change – typo corrected
Updated title of Recognition & Accreditation Program Corrdinator

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Board Member
Cover page

Updated Board Member Listing

1.2(a)

Updated information regarding the Board’s authority over disciplining and
sanctioning of representatives

1.2(c)

Updated to include reference to the Immigration Court Practice Manual

1.3(e)

Updated Clerk’s Office Information

1.3(g)

Updated Office of Legislative and Public Affairs

1.3(h)

Updated Office of the General Counsel information

1.3(i)

Added new Office of Legal Access Programs subsection

1.4(b)

Updated information regarding matters the Board has no jurisdiction

1.6(b)(i)(A)

Updated ASQ information

1.6(e)(iii)
2.1(b), (b)(i) - (iii)
2.3(c) – (l)
2.4
2.5(b)(i) and (c)(1)

Added new E-filing subsection
Re-numbered subsequent subsection
Added new subsections regarding registration requirement to practice before the
Board and electronic filing by registered practitioners
Added new subsection regarding registration requirement for attorneys
Re-numbered subsections
Added new subsections regarding registration requirement for accredited
representatives
Re-numbered subsections

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2.9(a) and (c)

Updated to reflect changes made to the Notice of Appearance (Form EOIR-27)

2.10

Updated Amicus Curiae information

3.1(a)(vii)

Updated E-filing subsection

3.2(f)

Updated to include electronic filing information

3.3(b)(i), (b)(ii)

Updated and added new subsection to include electronic filing information
Re-numbered subsequent sections

4.2(f)(ii)

Updated information regarding listening to digitally recorded hearings

4.6(c)(i)

Updated include use of EOIR ID number

4.8

Updated citation to Board precedent

4.10(c)

Updated citation to Board precedent

5.5

Updated information regarding listening to digitally recorded hearings

5.6(e)

Removed section on effect of departure

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5.6(e)(vi)

Add new subsection on exceptions to the limits on motions to reopen filed by
battered spouses, children, and parents
Re-numbered subsequent subsections

5.7(e)(ii)

Removed section on effect of departure

5.11

Removed section on effect of departure
Re-numbered subsequent section

6.2(a)

Updated to include certification of Immigration Judge decision

6.4(d)(i)

Updated telephone number

8.3(a)
8.7(b)

Updated Information updated to reflect current notification processes
Removed reference to the document “Questions and Answers Regarding Oral
Argument Before the Board”
Added new section addressing electronic devices
Re-numbered subsequent sections

9.3(c)(v)

Updated to include electronic filing information

10.3(b)(v)

Updated to include electronic filing information

11.4
11.5(c)(ii)
11.7
12.2(d)
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Updated telephone number for ASQ
Updated information regarding the Board of Immigration Appeals and the
Department of Homeland Security
Updated telephone number for ASQ

January 4, 2011
Section
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Nature of Change

13.2

Updated FOIA unit address

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October 14, 2008
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Nature of Change

Cover page

Updated Board Members

1.5(b)

Updated library address

1.5

Added “The Law Library does not accept any filings for any individual proceedings.
See Chapter 3 (Filing with the Board).”

2.3(c)(iii)

Deleted Section 2.3(c)(iii)

4.2(f)(iv)

Added new section 4.2(f)(iv) relating to corrected oral decisions

Indices

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November 1, 2007
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on an application or claim for asylum)”
Updated in response to the regulation regarding Automatic Stays. See 71 Fed. Reg.
57873 (October 2, 2006) (codified at 8 C.F.R. §§ 1003.6(c) and 1003.19(i)(2)).

8.1

Technical change

9.3(c)(iii)

Updated filing deadlines for visa petitions

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December 21, 2006
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Nature of Change

1.3(a) and (c)

Updated to reflect changes to the regulation regarding Board composition. 8 C.F.R.
§§ 1003.1(a)(1) and (4)

4.16(d)

Technical correction

August 11, 2006
Section
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Nature of Change

4.7(c)

Updated to reflect new Board policy regarding extension requests. See 71 Fed. Reg.
51856-7 (Aug. 31 2006)

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