Definition
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Also: EOIR
The DOJ agency that operates the immigration courts and Board of Immigration Appeals.
EOIR adjudicates removal proceedings, asylum cases in immigration court, and appeals from immigration judge decisions. Its rulings determine whether a noncitizen can be removed or granted relief from removal.
See also
More immigration terms
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Expedite Request
A request asking USCIS to process a case faster due to specific qualifying circumstances.
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Extraordinary Ability
The EB-1A standard for individuals at the very top of their field.
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F1 Preference
Family-based first preference: unmarried sons and daughters (21+) of U.S. citizens.
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F2A Preference
Family-based: spouses and unmarried children (under 21) of lawful permanent residents.
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F2B Preference
Family-based: unmarried sons and daughters (21+) of lawful permanent residents.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.