EOIR Final Rule Implementing Mandatory E-Filing

EOIR final rule implementing mandatory electronic filing (e-filing) for cases before the immigration courts and the BIA. The rule also makes changes to the regulations regarding law student filing and accompaniment procedures. The rule is effective 2/11/22. (86 FR 70708, 12/13/21)

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Office for Immigration Review

8 CFR Parts 1001, 1003, 1103, 1208, 1240, 1245, 1246, and 1292

[EOIR Docket No. 018–0203; A.G. Order No. 5257–2021]

RIN 1125–AA81

Executive Office for Immigration Review Electronic Case Access and Filing

AGENCY: Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice.

ACTION: Final rule.

Related Resources

• Featured Issue: E-Filing with EOIR Becomes Mandatory February 2022
• EOIR Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Electronic Filing and Law Student Filing (85 FR 78240, 12/4/20)