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Designation of Temporary Immigration Judges

Final ruleStated effective date Aug 28, 2025Changes requirements

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What the document says

This final rule aligns the regulatory requirements for candidates for Temporary Immigration Judge ("TIJ") appointments to mirror the regulatory requirements for permanent Immigration Judge ("IJ") appointments, thus allowing the Attorney General and Director of EOIR to select TIJs from a larger pool of well-qualified candidates. Additionally, the Department of Justice ("the Department" or "DOJ") is making various technical and non-substantive changes to its regulations.

Who the document names

The document does not name specific countries or visa categories in its scope language. Read the original to confirm whether it applies to a particular case.

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About this record

Published
Aug 28, 2025
Source
Federal Register, checked Aug 2, 2026
Review
Classified automatically; not reviewed by a person

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