Temp Immigration Judges Now Follow Permanent Hiring Rules

2025-11965 — Imposition and Collection of Civil Penalties for Certain Immigration-Related Violations

This new rule changes how civil fines are handled for people who don’t leave the U.S. when they’re supposed to or try to enter illegally. Now, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be in charge of issuing fines and handling appeals, instead of the Justice Department. These changes start right away and could mean quicker decisions and clearer rules for those involved.

2026-04136 — Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer Electronic Filing

Starting March 2, 2026, the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) is switching to electronic filing for all cases. This means certain users must now submit documents online, making the process faster and clearer. If you’re involved in OCAHO cases, get ready to file digitally and send your feedback by April 1, 2026!

2026-03932 — Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals; Extension of Comment Period

The Department of Justice is giving everyone more time to share their thoughts on new rules about how appeals work for immigration cases. If you’re involved in immigration appeals, you now have until April 8, 2026, to send in your comments. This extension helps make sure all voices are heard before final decisions are made—no extra costs or changes yet, just more time to speak up!

2026-02326 — Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals

Starting March 9, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals will change how it reviews cases from Immigration Judges. Now, the Board can choose which cases to review fully, set clear deadlines for briefs, and speed up decisions to cut down the backlog. These updates affect immigrants appealing decisions and aim to make the process faster without extra costs.

2025-23970 — Security Bars and Processing; Confirmation of Effective Date; Partial Withdrawal

Starting December 31, 2025, new rules about when someone can’t get asylum because they might be a public health risk will kick in. Some parts of a 2020 rule are being pulled back to keep things clear, but the main health-related changes stay. This affects people applying for asylum and could speed up how their cases are handled.

2026-01012 — Inflation Adjustment for EOIR OBBBA Fees; Fiscal Year 2026

Starting February 1, 2026, immigration filing fees collected by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) will go up a bit to keep up with inflation. This change affects anyone filing with Immigration Court or the Board of Immigration Appeals under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Make sure to pay the new fees on time or your filings could be rejected!

Previous: 2025-16570 — Safety Zone; Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, FL

The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone in Tampa Bay for a high-speed boat race to keep everyone safe. Boats and people can’t enter this area unless they get special permission from the Captain of the Port. This means racers, boaters, and spectators need to pay attention to stay out of the danger zone during the event.

Next: 2025-16617 — Fixed and Moving Safety Zone, Vicinity of the M/V ZHEN HUA 29; Freeport Ship Channel, Freeport, TX

The Coast Guard is setting up two temporary safety zones around the big ship M/V ZHEN HUA 29 in Freeport Ship Channel to keep everyone safe while huge cranes are being moved. Boats and people can’t enter these zones unless they get special permission. This helps protect folks, property, and the environment during this important delivery, with no extra costs mentioned.