Definition
Board of Immigration Appeals
Also: BIA
The highest administrative body for interpreting and applying U.S. immigration laws.
The BIA is part of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the Department of Justice. It reviews decisions of immigration judges and certain DHS decisions. Most BIA precedent decisions become binding nationally.
See also
More immigration terms
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Cancellation of Removal
A defense to deportation available to certain LPRs and long-term undocumented residents.
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CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency that inspects people entering the U.S.
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Certificate of Citizenship
A document issued by USCIS to people who derived or acquired U.S. citizenship.
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Certificate of Naturalization
The document issued at the naturalization ceremony as proof of U.S. citizenship.
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Change of Status
Changing from one nonimmigrant status to another while remaining in the U.S.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.