14 Apr 2025
⚖️Regulation Reduces Size of the Board of Immigration Appeals
Reducing the Size of the Board of Immigration Appeals
Summary
This interim final rule ("IFR") amends the Department of Justice ("Department") regulations relating to the organization of the Board of Immigration Appeals ("Board" or "BIA") by reducing the Board to 15 members.
Agencies
- Justice Department
- Executive Office for Immigration Review
Business Impact
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This regulation reduces the size of the Board of Immigration Appeals from 28 to 15 members, which may impact how immigration cases are adjudicated, potentially leading to more efficient processing and better precedents. Businesses, particularly those affected by immigration law and employing foreign workers, may need to adapt to changes in case outcomes and procedures.