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Receiving a removal order or an unfavorable decision from an immigration judge can leave you worried about what comes next. The <\/span>BIA appeals<\/span><\/a> process has strict deadlines and several stages, so understanding the timeline can help you avoid mistakes that could affect your case.<\/span><\/p>\n

En <\/span>Rivas y Asociados<\/span><\/a>, we help individuals and families handle complex <\/span>immigration matters<\/span><\/a> with clear guidance and careful attention to deadlines. This article explains how long a BIA appeal may take, what happens at each stage of the process, and the key filing deadlines you should know after an immigration judge issues a decision.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is a BIA Appeal?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Before talking about timing, it helps to know what the appeal really is and what it is not. The BIA sits inside the Department of Justice, and it reviews certain decisions from immigration courts across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Role of the Board of Immigration Appeals<\/b><\/h3>\n

The BIA is the highest administrative body that interprets and applies U.S. immigration laws in cases within its jurisdiction. It generally reviews the record that already exists, including transcripts, filings, exhibits, and the immigration judge\u2019s decision.<\/span><\/p>\n

An appeal is not a new trial with new witnesses. You identify legal or factual errors in the judge\u2019s decision and explain why a different result is required. The BIA generally reviews factual findings for clear errors while reviewing questions of law, discretion, and judgment under a different standard. It may affirm, modify, reverse, or send a case back to the immigration judge for further proceedings.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 30-Day BIA Appeal Filing Deadline<\/b><\/h2>\n

Timing is critical when appealing an immigration judge\u2019s decision. Under current rules, Form <\/span>EOIR-26<\/span><\/a> generally must be received by the BIA within 30 calendar days after the immigration judge renders an oral decision or mails a written decision.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 30-Day Deadline<\/b><\/h3>\n

The 30-day deadline applies to both detained and non-detained individuals. The BIA generally uses the date it receives the appeal, not the date you place it in the mail, to determine whether the filing is timely.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use that time carefully to protect your appeal:<\/span><\/p>\n