"Finality" of Removal Orders for Judicial Review Purposes

This Practice Advisory addresses whether a removal decision issued by an Immigration Judge or the BIA is a "final" removal order for purposes of federal court review. Federal courts can only review "final" removal orders. This advisory discusses whether a BIA remand, for example, affects the "finality" of the order.

Published On: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 | Download File

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Institute & Meetings

AIC/AILA Litigation Institute, October 8-10, 2010

Strengthen your litigation skills in Leesburg, Va., this fall, via our hands-on, educational format! Now more than ever immigration lawyers need to be equipped to litigate issues on behalf of their clients. This Institute will enable both neophytes and experienced practitioners to acquire new skills, to practice their technique, and to become confident and knowledgeable about litigation in immigration court and in the federal courts. Please see http://www.aila.org/li for registration information.