2020-26115: Executive Office for Immigration Review Electronic Case Access and Filing
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The Executive Office for Immigration Review ("EOIR") is proposing to implement electronic filing and records applications for all cases before the immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals ("BIA"). The proposed rule would update the relevant regulations necessary to implement these electronic filing and records applications, including requiring certain users to file documents electronically and changes to service of process. EOIR further proposes clarifications to the regulations regarding law student filing and accompaniment procedures.
The agency’s own summary, as published.
What this changes
Amends 8 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.
- 8 CFR 1001 Definitions
- 8 CFR 1003 Executive Office for Immigration Review
- 8 CFR 1208 Procedures for Asylum and Withholding of Removal
- 8 CFR 1214 Review of Nonimmigrant Classes
- 8 CFR 1240 Proceedings to Determine Removability of Aliens in the United States
- 8 CFR 1245 Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent Residence
- 8 CFR 1246 Rescission of Adjustment of Status
- 8 CFR 1292 Representation and Appearances
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