Where to File a Motion After an Appeal: Immigration Judge Versus BIA Jurisdiction
A motion must be filed with the tribunal that presently has jurisdiction over the case. This page addresses filing, evidence, exceptions, and current EOIR practice.
A motion must be filed with the tribunal that presently has jurisdiction over the case. Once an appeal is pending before the BIA, the Immigration Judge generally no longer has jurisdiction over matters within that appeal. The BIA cannot entertain reopening or reconsideration in a case that has never been before the Board.
Core Standard
post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard starts with the final order. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard identifies the current tribunal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard applies this rule: A motion must be filed with the tribunal that presently has jurisdiction over the case. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard checks every prior motion. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard states the requested remedy. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard separates reopening from reconsideration. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard identifies any claimed exception.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard uses evidence tied to procedure. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard avoids unsupported factual assertions. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard applies this additional rule: The BIA cannot entertain reopening or reconsideration in a case that has never been before the Board. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard cites affidavits and exhibits precisely. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard explains prior unavailability when required. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard addresses contrary record material. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard connects procedure to requested relief.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard should produce a reviewable ruling. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard preserves timeliness disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard preserves numerical-limit disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard applies this preservation rule: Counsel should reconstruct the appellate history before filing. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard records the DHS position. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard requests findings on disputed requirements. post-appeal motion jurisdiction core standard treats any stay separately.
Authority
post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority starts with the final order. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority identifies the current tribunal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority applies this rule: Once an appeal is pending before the BIA, the Immigration Judge generally no longer has jurisdiction over matters within that appeal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority checks every prior motion. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority states the requested remedy. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority separates reopening from reconsideration. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority identifies any claimed exception.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority uses evidence tied to procedure. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority avoids unsupported factual assertions. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority applies this additional rule: After the BIA decides an appeal, reopening or reconsideration of the Board decision generally belongs with the BIA. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority cites affidavits and exhibits precisely. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority explains prior unavailability when required. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority addresses contrary record material. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority connects procedure to requested relief.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority should produce a reviewable ruling. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority preserves timeliness disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority preserves numerical-limit disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority applies this preservation rule: A motion must be filed with the tribunal that presently has jurisdiction over the case. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority records the DHS position. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority requests findings on disputed requirements. post-appeal motion jurisdiction authority treats any stay separately.
Forum
post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum starts with the final order. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum identifies the current tribunal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum applies this rule: The BIA cannot entertain reopening or reconsideration in a case that has never been before the Board. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum checks every prior motion. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum states the requested remedy. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum separates reopening from reconsideration. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum identifies any claimed exception.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum uses evidence tied to procedure. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum avoids unsupported factual assertions. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum applies this additional rule: Counsel should reconstruct the appellate history before filing. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum cites affidavits and exhibits precisely. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum explains prior unavailability when required. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum addresses contrary record material. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum connects procedure to requested relief.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum should produce a reviewable ruling. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum preserves timeliness disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum preserves numerical-limit disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum applies this preservation rule: Once an appeal is pending before the BIA, the Immigration Judge generally no longer has jurisdiction over matters within that appeal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum records the DHS position. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum requests findings on disputed requirements. post-appeal motion jurisdiction forum treats any stay separately.
Deadline
post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline starts with the final order. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline identifies the current tribunal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline applies this rule: After the BIA decides an appeal, reopening or reconsideration of the Board decision generally belongs with the BIA. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline checks every prior motion. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline states the requested remedy. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline separates reopening from reconsideration. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline identifies any claimed exception.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline uses evidence tied to procedure. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline avoids unsupported factual assertions. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline applies this additional rule: A motion must be filed with the tribunal that presently has jurisdiction over the case. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline cites affidavits and exhibits precisely. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline explains prior unavailability when required. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline addresses contrary record material. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline connects procedure to requested relief.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline should produce a reviewable ruling. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline preserves timeliness disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline preserves numerical-limit disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline applies this preservation rule: The BIA cannot entertain reopening or reconsideration in a case that has never been before the Board. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline records the DHS position. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline requests findings on disputed requirements. post-appeal motion jurisdiction deadline treats any stay separately.
Number Rule
post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule starts with the final order. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule identifies the current tribunal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule applies this rule: Counsel should reconstruct the appellate history before filing. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule checks every prior motion. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule states the requested remedy. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule separates reopening from reconsideration. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule identifies any claimed exception.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule uses evidence tied to procedure. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule avoids unsupported factual assertions. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule applies this additional rule: Once an appeal is pending before the BIA, the Immigration Judge generally no longer has jurisdiction over matters within that appeal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule cites affidavits and exhibits precisely. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule explains prior unavailability when required. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule addresses contrary record material. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule connects procedure to requested relief.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule should produce a reviewable ruling. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule preserves timeliness disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule preserves numerical-limit disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule applies this preservation rule: After the BIA decides an appeal, reopening or reconsideration of the Board decision generally belongs with the BIA. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule records the DHS position. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule requests findings on disputed requirements. post-appeal motion jurisdiction number rule treats any stay separately.
Evidence
post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence starts with the final order. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence identifies the current tribunal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence applies this rule: A motion must be filed with the tribunal that presently has jurisdiction over the case. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence checks every prior motion. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence states the requested remedy. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence separates reopening from reconsideration. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence identifies any claimed exception.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence uses evidence tied to procedure. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence avoids unsupported factual assertions. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence applies this additional rule: The BIA cannot entertain reopening or reconsideration in a case that has never been before the Board. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence cites affidavits and exhibits precisely. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence explains prior unavailability when required. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence addresses contrary record material. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence connects procedure to requested relief.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence should produce a reviewable ruling. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence preserves timeliness disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence preserves numerical-limit disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence applies this preservation rule: Counsel should reconstruct the appellate history before filing. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence records the DHS position. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence requests findings on disputed requirements. post-appeal motion jurisdiction evidence treats any stay separately.
Materiality
post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality starts with the final order. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality identifies the current tribunal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality applies this rule: Once an appeal is pending before the BIA, the Immigration Judge generally no longer has jurisdiction over matters within that appeal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality checks every prior motion. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality states the requested remedy. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality separates reopening from reconsideration. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality identifies any claimed exception.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality uses evidence tied to procedure. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality avoids unsupported factual assertions. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality applies this additional rule: After the BIA decides an appeal, reopening or reconsideration of the Board decision generally belongs with the BIA. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality cites affidavits and exhibits precisely. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality explains prior unavailability when required. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality addresses contrary record material. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality connects procedure to requested relief.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality should produce a reviewable ruling. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality preserves timeliness disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality preserves numerical-limit disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality applies this preservation rule: A motion must be filed with the tribunal that presently has jurisdiction over the case. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality records the DHS position. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality requests findings on disputed requirements. post-appeal motion jurisdiction materiality treats any stay separately.
Exceptions
post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions starts with the final order. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions identifies the current tribunal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions applies this rule: The BIA cannot entertain reopening or reconsideration in a case that has never been before the Board. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions checks every prior motion. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions states the requested remedy. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions separates reopening from reconsideration. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions identifies any claimed exception.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions uses evidence tied to procedure. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions avoids unsupported factual assertions. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions applies this additional rule: Counsel should reconstruct the appellate history before filing. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions cites affidavits and exhibits precisely. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions explains prior unavailability when required. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions addresses contrary record material. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions connects procedure to requested relief.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions should produce a reviewable ruling. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions preserves timeliness disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions preserves numerical-limit disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions applies this preservation rule: Once an appeal is pending before the BIA, the Immigration Judge generally no longer has jurisdiction over matters within that appeal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions records the DHS position. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions requests findings on disputed requirements. post-appeal motion jurisdiction exceptions treats any stay separately.
DHS Response
post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response starts with the final order. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response identifies the current tribunal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response applies this rule: After the BIA decides an appeal, reopening or reconsideration of the Board decision generally belongs with the BIA. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response checks every prior motion. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response states the requested remedy. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response separates reopening from reconsideration. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response identifies any claimed exception.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response uses evidence tied to procedure. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response avoids unsupported factual assertions. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response applies this additional rule: A motion must be filed with the tribunal that presently has jurisdiction over the case. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response cites affidavits and exhibits precisely. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response explains prior unavailability when required. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response addresses contrary record material. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response connects procedure to requested relief.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response should produce a reviewable ruling. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response preserves timeliness disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response preserves numerical-limit disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response applies this preservation rule: The BIA cannot entertain reopening or reconsideration in a case that has never been before the Board. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response records the DHS position. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response requests findings on disputed requirements. post-appeal motion jurisdiction dhs response treats any stay separately.
Respondent Proof
post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof starts with the final order. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof identifies the current tribunal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof applies this rule: Counsel should reconstruct the appellate history before filing. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof checks every prior motion. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof states the requested remedy. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof separates reopening from reconsideration. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof identifies any claimed exception.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof uses evidence tied to procedure. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof avoids unsupported factual assertions. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof applies this additional rule: Once an appeal is pending before the BIA, the Immigration Judge generally no longer has jurisdiction over matters within that appeal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof cites affidavits and exhibits precisely. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof explains prior unavailability when required. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof addresses contrary record material. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof connects procedure to requested relief.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof should produce a reviewable ruling. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof preserves timeliness disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof preserves numerical-limit disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof applies this preservation rule: After the BIA decides an appeal, reopening or reconsideration of the Board decision generally belongs with the BIA. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof records the DHS position. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof requests findings on disputed requirements. post-appeal motion jurisdiction respondent proof treats any stay separately.
Drafting
post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting starts with the final order. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting identifies the current tribunal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting applies this rule: A motion must be filed with the tribunal that presently has jurisdiction over the case. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting checks every prior motion. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting states the requested remedy. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting separates reopening from reconsideration. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting identifies any claimed exception.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting uses evidence tied to procedure. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting avoids unsupported factual assertions. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting applies this additional rule: The BIA cannot entertain reopening or reconsideration in a case that has never been before the Board. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting cites affidavits and exhibits precisely. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting explains prior unavailability when required. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting addresses contrary record material. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting connects procedure to requested relief.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting should produce a reviewable ruling. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting preserves timeliness disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting preserves numerical-limit disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting applies this preservation rule: Counsel should reconstruct the appellate history before filing. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting records the DHS position. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting requests findings on disputed requirements. post-appeal motion jurisdiction drafting treats any stay separately.
Stay Issues
post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues starts with the final order. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues identifies the current tribunal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues applies this rule: Once an appeal is pending before the BIA, the Immigration Judge generally no longer has jurisdiction over matters within that appeal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues checks every prior motion. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues states the requested remedy. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues separates reopening from reconsideration. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues identifies any claimed exception.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues uses evidence tied to procedure. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues avoids unsupported factual assertions. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues applies this additional rule: After the BIA decides an appeal, reopening or reconsideration of the Board decision generally belongs with the BIA. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues cites affidavits and exhibits precisely. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues explains prior unavailability when required. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues addresses contrary record material. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues connects procedure to requested relief.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues should produce a reviewable ruling. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues preserves timeliness disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues preserves numerical-limit disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues applies this preservation rule: A motion must be filed with the tribunal that presently has jurisdiction over the case. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues records the DHS position. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues requests findings on disputed requirements. post-appeal motion jurisdiction stay issues treats any stay separately.
Relief Effect
post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect starts with the final order. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect identifies the current tribunal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect applies this rule: The BIA cannot entertain reopening or reconsideration in a case that has never been before the Board. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect checks every prior motion. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect states the requested remedy. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect separates reopening from reconsideration. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect identifies any claimed exception.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect uses evidence tied to procedure. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect avoids unsupported factual assertions. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect applies this additional rule: Counsel should reconstruct the appellate history before filing. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect cites affidavits and exhibits precisely. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect explains prior unavailability when required. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect addresses contrary record material. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect connects procedure to requested relief.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect should produce a reviewable ruling. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect preserves timeliness disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect preserves numerical-limit disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect applies this preservation rule: Once an appeal is pending before the BIA, the Immigration Judge generally no longer has jurisdiction over matters within that appeal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect records the DHS position. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect requests findings on disputed requirements. post-appeal motion jurisdiction relief effect treats any stay separately.
Review
post-appeal motion jurisdiction review starts with the final order. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review identifies the current tribunal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review applies this rule: After the BIA decides an appeal, reopening or reconsideration of the Board decision generally belongs with the BIA. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review checks every prior motion. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review states the requested remedy. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review separates reopening from reconsideration. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review identifies any claimed exception.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction review uses evidence tied to procedure. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review avoids unsupported factual assertions. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review applies this additional rule: A motion must be filed with the tribunal that presently has jurisdiction over the case. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review cites affidavits and exhibits precisely. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review explains prior unavailability when required. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review addresses contrary record material. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review connects procedure to requested relief.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction review should produce a reviewable ruling. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review preserves timeliness disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review preserves numerical-limit disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review applies this preservation rule: The BIA cannot entertain reopening or reconsideration in a case that has never been before the Board. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review records the DHS position. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review requests findings on disputed requirements. post-appeal motion jurisdiction review treats any stay separately.
Checklist
post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist starts with the final order. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist identifies the current tribunal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist applies this rule: Counsel should reconstruct the appellate history before filing. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist checks every prior motion. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist states the requested remedy. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist separates reopening from reconsideration. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist identifies any claimed exception.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist uses evidence tied to procedure. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist avoids unsupported factual assertions. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist applies this additional rule: Once an appeal is pending before the BIA, the Immigration Judge generally no longer has jurisdiction over matters within that appeal. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist cites affidavits and exhibits precisely. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist explains prior unavailability when required. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist addresses contrary record material. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist connects procedure to requested relief.
post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist should produce a reviewable ruling. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist preserves timeliness disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist preserves numerical-limit disputes. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist applies this preservation rule: After the BIA decides an appeal, reopening or reconsideration of the Board decision generally belongs with the BIA. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist records the DHS position. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist requests findings on disputed requirements. post-appeal motion jurisdiction checklist treats any stay separately.
Primary Legal Authorities and Sources
- EOIR Board Practice Manual 4.2 — Filing a Motion Current BIA motion filing and jurisdiction guidance.
- EOIR Board Practice Manual 4.6 — Motions to Reopen Current BIA reopening guidance.
- EOIR Board Practice Manual 4.7 — Motions to Reconsider Current BIA reconsideration guidance.
- 8 C.F.R. §1003.2 — BIA Reopening and Reconsideration Current BIA reopening and reconsideration regulation.
- 8 C.F.R. §1003.23 — Immigration Judge Reopening and Reconsideration Current Immigration Judge reopening and reconsideration regulation.
- 8 U.S.C. §1229a — Removal Proceedings Current INA §240(c)(7) motion statute.
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