The Attorney General is now eligible to review immigration-related decisions made by administrative law judges. This is in keeping with the U.S. Supreme Court announcement. This update, which is open to public feedback, is meant to align the court system with the Court’s decision. The Final Rule is to be published and open for public comment on October 12, 2023.
Following the Court’s decision, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reviewed existing processes and procedures followed by the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO). Following that review, it was decided that the Attorney General is eligible to review qualifying immigration-related matters. The Attorney General has the sole discretion of determining which matters will be considered.
The public has the required 60-day comment period for the final rule.
If you have questions about the review process for immigration matters or any other immigration-related issues, contact us at ILBSG. We work with our clients in their specific situations to ensure they get the right advice.
