Executive Office for Immigration Review

Executive Office for Immigration Review

EOIR Statement on Erroneous Public Release of Immigration Judge Information
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EOIR Statement on Erroneous Public Release of Immigration Judge Information

EOIR Mission

The primary mission of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is to adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nation's immigration laws. Under delegated authority from the Attorney General, EOIR conducts immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings.

Fact Sheets

Thursday, September 9, 2010
The Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) administers the nation's immigration court system. EOIR primarily decides whether foreign-born individuals, who are charged by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with violating immigration law, should be ordered removed from the United States or should be granted relief or protection from removal and be permitted to remain in this country.
 
 
 
Thursday, September 9, 2010
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) conducts immigration court hearings in 58 immigration courts nationwide. Immigration court hearings are generally open to the public.

Litigation Notices

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Franco-Gonzalez v. Holder, No. CV 10-02211 DMG (DTBx) (C.D. Cal.)
This notice is being given by order of the Court to individuals who are members of a class of current and former individuals in immigration detention in Arizona, California, and Washington; who have certain serious mental disorders; and who have not had legal representation in their immigration cases. This notice is to inform you of a partial settlement of a class action lawsuit called Franco-Gonzalez v. Holder, No. CV 10-02211 DMG (DTBx) (C.D. Cal.).

 

 

Pursuant to the settlement, Plaintiffs’ counsel has drafted the below notices and instructions.
 

Summary Class Notice (PDF)
Joint Motion Notice and Instructions (PDF)
Unilateral Motion Notice and Instructions (PDF)

 
 
Friday, March 14, 2014
 
 
 

Thursday, January 30, 2014
Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement in the Case of Abadia-Peixoto (English) (PDF)
Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement in the Case of Abadia-Peixoto (Spanish) (PDF)
Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement in the Case of Abadia-Peixoto (Chinese) (PDF)
Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement in the Case of Abadia-Peixoto (Punjabi) (PDF)

 
 

ABT Amended Settlement Agreement Granted Final Approval
Thursday, November 21, 2013
On November 4, 2013 the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington granted final approval to the amended ABT Settlement Agreement; Implementation to Begin by December 3, 2013.
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Friday, September 27, 2013
This Notice contains important information that may pertain to you. Please read it carefully. Under the Settlement Agreement in B.H., et al. v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, et al., No. CV11-2108-RAJ (W.D. Wash.) (also referred to as "ABT Settlement Agreement")...
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Friday, September 27, 2013
This Notice contains important information that may pertain to you. Please read it carefully.
Read more (PDF)
 
 
 
Monday, July 1, 2013
This Notice contains important information that may pertain to you. Please read it carefully. Under the Settlement Agreement in B.H., et al. v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, et al., No. CV11-2108-RAJ (W.D. Wash.) (also referred to as "ABT Settlement Agreement")...
Read more (PDF)
 

Historical Information

Tuesday, October 1, 2013
2013 marked the 30th anniversary of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). EOIR was formally created on January 9, 1983, although its functions predate the agency.
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Leadership 

Juan P. Osuna
Director, Executive Office for Immigration Review

Contact 

Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs
703-305-0289

 

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240-314-1500 or 1-800-898-7180
Case status information available 24/7

 

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Filing Information
703-605-1007

 

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Filing Information for Employer Sanctions and Anti-discrimination Cases
703-305-0864

 

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703-305-0470

 

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703-605-1297