The primary mission of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is to adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nation's immigration laws. Under delegated authority from the Attorney General, EOIR conducts immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings.
As an office within the Department of Justice, EOIR is headed by a Director who reports directly to the Deputy Attorney General.
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), under authority delegated by the Attorney General through the Department of Justice (DOJ), is responsible for administering and interpreting U.S. immigration laws, including adjudicating immigration cases and reviewing matters involving employment discrimination, document fraud, and employer sanctions. EOIR's core mission is to ensure immigration cases are adjudicated fairly, expeditiously, and consistently.
The agency includes the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO), supported by legal, administrative, information technology, and policy offices. The EOIR Director provides overall leadership, direction, and oversight of the agency and its components in accordance with applicable law and regulation.
The Director represents EOIR before senior DOJ leadership, Congress, other government entities, the media, the legal community, and external stakeholders; establishes and implements agency policies and operational priorities; ensures effective coordination across EOIR components; and exercises delegated authority, including the ability to redelegate appropriate authorities to designated EOIR leaders.
As Director, EOIR, The incumbent for this position: Leads and oversees EOIR, directing all agency components and employees in carrying out statutory and regulatory responsibilities. Represents EOIR's positions and policies before the Attorney General, Congress, government agencies, media, legal community, and other stakeholders. Provides executive supervision of EOIR's adjudicatory components, including the BIA, Immigration Courts, and OCAHO.
Establishes agency policies, procedures, priorities, and operational instructions to implement immigration laws, regulations, and new authorities. Directs overall immigration case management, including setting priorities and timeframes, assigning adjudicators, and managing case disposition. Coordinates EOIR activities with DOJ and other federal partners, including DHS, HHS, and the Department of State.
Oversees complaints and conduct matters involving EOIR adjudicators, ensuring appropriate review, evaluation, and response. Evaluates organizational and leadership performance and takes corrective action when necessary, while safeguarding adjudicative independence. Oversees the qualification, evaluation, training, and continuing education of immigration judges, appellate judges, and EOIR staff to promote high-quality and consistent adjudications.
Exercises delegated authority from the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, including redelegating authority to designated EOIR adjudicative leaders.
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, have at least 5 years of relevant post-J.D. experience, and be an active member of the bar in good standing a state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. IMPORTANT: Applicants are responsible for citing J.D. and bar membership information (institution name, state(s) for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes.
Transcripts that show the degree is conferred must be submitted at the time of application.
Steven.Scope@usdoj.gov · 202-598-3092
This position is with Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-06.
This position is open under the 'Ses' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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