Immigration Law (U.S.) Research Guide

The Attorney General of the United States delegates authority to EOIR to administer and interpret Federal immigration law and regulations through the conduct of immigration court proceedings appellate reviews, and administrative hearings. It has three components: Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Office of the Chief Immigration Judge (OCIJ), and Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO).

A library of various immigration law administrative decisions, laws, and regulations.

Hears appeals of decisions made in individual cases by Immigration Judges, DHS District Directors, or other immigration officials.

Establishes operating policies and oversees policy implementation for the immigration courts.

Adjudicates cases concerning employer sanctions, document fraud and immigration-related employment discrimination.

Responsible for enforcing the anti-discrimination provisions of the INA; enforces laws related to national origin discrimination, unfair documentary practices relating to the employment eligibility verification process, and from retaliation.

Has jurisdiction over all civil immigration matters and coordinates immigration matters before federal district and circuit courts.

Has jurisdiction over the alien labor certification process and appeals.

Provides resources to newly arrived refugees in the United States.

Provides aid for refugees, victims of conflict and stateless persons around the globe.

Serves as liaisons between the Department of State and U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad on visa matters, and interprets visa laws and regulations.