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Board of Immigration Appeals

The BIA is an administrative appellate body within EOIR in the Department of Justice. It reviews specified immigration decisions; it is not a federal court and does not issue every immigration decision.

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Scope and purpose

Published precedent decisions and nonprecedent case decisions have different functions. Attorney General decisions, such as Matter of S-S-F-M-, should not be mislabeled as BIA decisions even when published in the same reporter series.

Related rules and practical context

Form EOIR-26 is used for certain appeals from immigration judges. Filing rules and review jurisdiction come from the applicable regulations and practice manual; further judicial review under INA §242 is a separate route.

Primary sources

General reference information, not legal advice. A summary does not replace the statute or full decision. Check applicability and subsequent developments before filing. Publication does not imply attorney legal review or create an attorney-client relationship.

Frequently asked questions

What is Board of Immigration Appeals?

The BIA is an administrative appellate body within EOIR in the Department of Justice. It reviews specified immigration decisions; it is not a federal court and does not issue every immigration decision.

What should I check before relying on this information?

Form EOIR-26 is used for certain appeals from immigration judges. Filing rules and review jurisdiction come from the applicable regulations and practice manual; further judicial review under INA §242 is a separate route.

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