ICPM ch. 5.1

The Board of Immigration Appeals (Board) has nationwide jurisdiction to review decisions of Immigration Judges.  See 8 C.F.R. § 1003.1, Chapter 1.2(c) (Relationship to the Board of Immigration Appeals).   Accordingly, appeals of Immigration Judges decisions should be made to the Board.  Appeals of Immigration Judges decisions are distinct from motions to reopen or motions to reconsider, which are filed with the Immigration Court following a decision ending proceedings.  See Chapter 4 (Motions before the Immigration Court).

This chapter is limited to appeals from the decisions of Immigration Judges in removal, deportation, and exclusion proceedings.  Other kinds of appeals are discussed in the following chapters:

Part II, Chapter 6: Other Common Proceedings before Immigration Judges

Part II, Chapter 8: Detention and Bond

Part I, Chapter 8: Discipline of Practitioners

For detailed guidance on appeals, parties should consult Part III of this manual.