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Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer Electronic Filing

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The Executive Office for Immigration Review is requiring electronic filing and document submission for all cases before the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO), effective immediately. The interim final rule updates service of process methods and filing procedures to move away from paper-based submissions. Public comments accepted until April 1, 2026.
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SourceFed. Register
PublishedMarch 2, 2026

The Executive Office for Immigration Review ("EOIR") is implementing electronic filing and records applications for all cases before the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer ("OCAHO"). This interim final rule ("IFR") updates the relevant regulations necessary to implement these electronic filing and records applications, including by requiring certain users to file documents electronically and changing service of process methods. This IFR also includes several additional minor chan

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