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EOIR plans change to background check regulations

  1. Original Date Announced

    October 18, 2018

    EOIR plans to amend its regulations to ensure that DHS completes its background checks before an IJ or the BIA adjudicates an application for relief.

    [ID #189]

    Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs: DOJ/EOIR plan to propose rule re Background and Security Investigation Checks in Proceedings Before IJs and BIA (RIN: 1125-AA44

Current Status

Fully in Effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Trump Administration Action: Rule
Subject Matter: Hearings and Adjudications
Agencies Affected: EOIR

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