Immigration Judge
US Executive Office for Immigration Review —Eloy, AZ
- $159,951 - $207,500 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Up to 50% travel
- Writing skills

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Immigration Judge

US Executive Office for Immigration Review -
Eloy, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$159,951 - $207,500 a year

Qualifications

Legal writing
Writing skills
Courtroom procedure
Bar

Full Job Description

Summary

This position is in the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Office of the Chief Immigration Judge. EOIR seeks highly qualified individuals to join our team of expert professionals who serve as immigration adjudicators. Immigration Judges work with a team that includes attorneys, legal assistants, and other support staff.

Applicants may choose to work a Full-time or Intermittent work schedule. See "Additional Information" for details.

Learn more about this agency

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens or Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. **UPDATE*** Applications will be reviewed on the following cut-off dates: January 24, 2026, February 22, 2026, March 24 ,2026, April 19, 2026, May 22, 2026, June 19, 2026, July 17, and August 17, 2026

Duties

**Recruitment Incentive** Recruiting incentives of up to 25% of base pay, will be considered for first time federal employees who apply to the following locations:

New York (Broadway) Immigration Court
New York (Fed Plaza) Immigration Court
New York (Varick) Immigration Court
Los Angeles (West) Immigration Court
San Francisco Immigration Court
Chelmsford Immigration Court
Boston Immigration Court
Concord Immigration Court
Santa Ana Immigration Court
Sacramento Immigration Court

A service agreement will be required for those candidates who are found to be eligible, for a specified amount of time, as directed by the agency.

EOIR plays a pivotal role in the administration of the Nation's immigration system. EOIR's mission 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 other administrative hearings.

EOIR consists of three adjudicatory components: the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, which is responsible for managing the numerous immigration courts located throughout the United States where immigration judges adjudicate individual cases; the Board of Immigration Appeals, which primarily conducts appellate reviews of the immigration judges' decisions; and the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, which adjudicates immigration-related employment cases.

Immigration Judges preside over formal, quasi-judicial hearings. Proceedings before Immigration Judges include but are not limited to removal and bond adjudications, and involve issues of removability as well as applications for relief such as asylum, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status.

Immigration Judges make decisions that are final, subject to appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals. In connection with these proceedings, Immigration Judges exercise certain discretionary powers as provided by law and are required to exercise independent judgment in reaching final decisions. Immigration Judges may be required to conduct hearings in penal institutions and other remote locations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Security clearance may be required.
Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
Moving and Relocation Expenses are not authorized.
Relevant experience (see qualifications below.)
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
You must file a financial disclosure statement in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
For Full-Time employment - Conversion to permanent position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a probationary period and appointment by the Attorney General.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Immigration Judge position, applicants must meet all of the following minimum qualifications:

Education: Applicants must possess a LL.B., J.D., or LL.M. degree. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded.)

AND

Licensure: Applicants must be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your first license and the State from which it was issued.)

AND

Experience: Applicants must possess qualifying post-licensure litigation or adjudication experience. Qualifying trial experience includes experience litigating cases in which a complaint was filed with a court or administrative agency, or a charging document (e.g., indictment, notice of violation, or information) was issued by a court, administrative entity, grand jury, or appropriate military authority. Qualifying experience conducting administrative hearings or adjudicating administrative cases includes relevant experience handling cases in which a formal procedure was initiated by a governmental administrative body.

NOTE: Qualifying experience is calculated only after bar admission.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your assessment questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your resume must include: From/To dates of employment (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY or MM/YYYY to Present); agency/employer name; position title; Federal grade level(s) held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. In addition, any experience on less than a full time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties.

Additional information

Applicants may choose to work a Full-time or Intermittent work schedule. Intermittent work schedules may be switched at any time to Part-time work schedule based on agency discretion. You may only select one (1) schedule type to be considered for.

Candidates will need to demonstrate that any future employment with EOIR is not a conflict of interest with other employment opportunities currently held or will be held by the candidate.

Additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.

In addition to the minimum qualifications above, applicants must submit a Writing Sample, not to exceed ten (10) pages, demonstrating their ability to author legal documents and a document addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) in order to be considered for this position. Failure to submit these documents will result in your application package being removed from consideration. (See "How You Will Be Evaluated" section.)

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to IJ appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in IJ hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must claim their status when completing their application in the online application process and attach supporting documentation. (See "Required Documents" section.)

Conditions of Employment: Only U.S. Citizens or Nationals are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ applicants, both U.S. citizens and non-citizens, whose job location is within the U.S., must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S., 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees.

***Once your application is submitted, through USAJOBS, you will not be able to make any changes, edits, or updates to your application package. Please review your documentation carefully before submitting to ensure all required materials are included and accurate. Incomplete applications will not be considered.***

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated to determine those who are best qualified. This determination will be based, in part, on the following Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs):

Ability to demonstrate appropriate skills (adherence to the law, temperament, comfort with technology) to serve as a judge.

Knowledge of administrative law, constitutional law, criminal law and/or immigration law.

Litigation or adjudication experience, preferably in a high-volume context.

Experience handling complex legal issues.

Applicants are required to address each of the four (4) QRFs in narrative form, to the best of the applicant's ability. A response stating only that the applicant does not have experience will not be considered as addressing the affected QRF. Applicants that do not have experience within a specific factor should instead discuss a similar skill/ability/knowledge/experience for evaluation. Failure to address each factor at this minimum level will result in an ineligible determination. The QRFs must be addressed on a separate document which indicates the number of the specific QRF you are addressing. Applicants should be thorough in addressing the QRFs. For example, applicants addressing QRF #3 (litigation or adjudication experience, preferably in a high-volume context) should discuss the approximate number of cases or matters handled in a given period of time, the applicant's specific role (e.g. adjudicator, first chair, co-counsel, responsible for the written brief only, etc.), and the length of time involved in a given role (e.g. lead counsel in 20 immigration proceedings in 10 years). Applicants should also include specific examples of the types of cases (asylum application, plea, settlement, bench trial, jury trial, etc.), the number of court and administrative appearances made in those cases, and the case dispositions (ruling on the merits, plea or similar resolution, settlement, trial, jury trial, etc.) Conclusory statements (such as "the applicant has been involved in a substantial amount of litigation") without further elaboration will receive little or no weight in the evaluation of the QRFs.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/17/2026, the closing date of this announcement, which includes:

Your Resume documenting post-licensure litigation or adjudication experience.
You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following information for each job entry listed in your employment history:-Official position title,-Employer name and contact information,-Start and end dates (including month and year),-Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and-A list of duties performed and accomplishments.

Cover Letter optional.

A complete online Assessment Questionnaire.

Document(s)addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs). (See "How You Will Be Evaluated" section.)

Writing Sample demonstrating your ability to author legal documents.(One (1) document, not to exceed 10 pages.)

Current or former Federal employees must provide copies of their most recent Performance Appraisal and their latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.

Other Supporting Documents, if applicable:
- Veterans' Preference Documentation: Although the veterans' preference point system does not apply to this position, we accept preference claims and adjudicate such claims per the documentation provided. Note: If claiming 5-point veterans' preference, include a DD-214 or statement of service. If claiming 10-point veterans' preference, include an SF-15 and documentation required by that form, VA or military letter dated 1991 or later, and DD-214.
- Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.

Note: Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your resume must include: From/To dates of employment (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY or MM/YYYY to Present); agency/employer name; position title; Federal grade level(s) held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. In addition, any experience on less than a full time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties.

Failure to submit the documents listed above with your application package will result in your application package being removed from consideration.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/17/2026, the closing date of the announcement.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire which can be previewed here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12858945 .
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Agency contact information

Immigration Judge Hiring Team

Phone

0000000000

[email protected]

Address

Office of the Chief Immigration Judge
5107 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041
US

Next steps

We will evaluate the qualifications and eligibility of all applicants and assess those who meet the minimum qualifications. All candidates who meet all the minimum requirements will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration. We will notify you of the final outcome after all of these steps have been completed.

Overview

Accepting applications

Location

Many vacancies in the following locations:

Eloy Immigration Court

Eloy, AZ

Florence Immigration Court

Florence, AZ

Phoenix Immigration Court

Phoenix, AZ

Tucson Immigration Court

Tucson, AZ

Adelanto Immigration Court

Adelanto, CA

Concord Immigration Court

Concord, CA

Imperial Immigration Court

Imperial, CA

Los Angeles (West) Immigration Court

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles (North) Immigration Court

Los Angeles, CA

Otay Mesa Immigration Court

Otay, CA

Sacramento Immigration Court

Sacramento, CA

San Diego Immigration Court

San Diego County, CA

San Francisco Immigration Court

San Francisco, CA

Santa Ana Immigration Court

Santa Ana, CA

Los Angeles Immigration Court (Van Nuys Blvd)

Van Nuys, CA

Aurora Immigration Court

Aurora, CO

Denver Immigration Court

Denver, CO

Hartford Immigration Court

Hartford, CT

Miami Immigration Court

Miami, FL

Miami Krome (Detained) Immigration Court

Miami Gardens, FL

Orlando Immigration Court

Orlando, FL

Atlanta Immigration Court (Ted Turner Drive)

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Immigration Court (W. Peachtree Street)

Atlanta, GA

Stewart Immigration Court

Lumpkin, GA

Honolulu Immigration Court

Honolulu, HI

Chicago Immigration Court

Chicago, IL

Indianapolis Immigration Court

Indianapolis, IN

Baton Rouge Immigration Court

Baton Rouge, LA

LaSalle Immigration Court

Jena, LA

New Orleans Immigration Court

New Orleans, LA

Oakdale Immigration Court

Oakdale, LA

Boston Immigration Court

Boston, MA

Chelmsford Immigration Court

Chelmsford, MA

Baltimore Immigration Court

Baltimore, MD

Hyattsville Immigration Court

Hyattsville, MD

Detroit Immigration Court

Detroit, MI

Fort Snelling Immigration Court

Fort Snelling, MN

Kansas City Immigration Court

Kansas City, MO

Charlotte Immigration Court

Charlotte, NC

Omaha Immigration Court

Omaha, NE

Elizabeth Immigration Court

Elizabeth, NJ

Newark Immigration Court

Newark, NJ

Otero Immigration Court

Chaparral, NM

Las Vegas Immigration Court

Las Vegas, NV

Batavia Immigration Court

Batavia, NY

Buffalo Immigration Court

Buffalo, NY

Ulster Immigration Court

Napanoch, NY

New York (Broadway) Immigration Court

New York, NY

New York (Fed Plaza) Immigration Court

New York County, NY

New York (Varick) Immigration Court

New York Mills, NY

Cleveland Immigration Court

Cleveland, OH

Portland Immigration Court

Portland, OR

Philadelphia Immigration Court

Philadelphia, PA

Guaynabo (San Juan) Immigration Court

San Juan, PR

Memphis Immigration Court

Memphis, TN

Conroe Immigration Court

Conroe, TX

Dallas Immigration Court

Dallas County, TX

El Paso (SPC) Immigration Court

El Paso, TX

El Paso Immigration Court

El Paso County, TX

Fort Worth IAC Immigration Court

Fort Worth, TX

Harlingen Immigration Court

Harlingen, TX

Houston Immigration Court (Jefferson Street)

Houston, TX

Houston Immigration Court (Greenspoint Park)

Houston, TX

Houston Immigration Court (South Gessner Road)

Houston, TX

Laredo Immigration Court

Laredo, TX

Pearsall Immigration Court

Pearsall, TX

Port Isabel Immigration Court

Port Isabel, TX

San Antonio Immigration Court

San Antonio, TX

Salt Lake City Immigration Court

West Valley City, UT

Annandale Immigration Court

Annandale, VA

Falls Church Immigration Adjudication Center (FCIAC)

Falls Church, VA

Richmond Immigration Adjudication Center (IAC) Immigration Court

Richmond, VA

Sterling Immigration Court

Sterling, VA

Seattle Immigration Court

Seattle, WA

Tacoma Immigration Court

Tacoma, WA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Salary

$159,951 - $207,500 per year

Pay scale & grade

IJ 00

Promotion potential

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full-time - Full-time, Intermittent

Travel Required

50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type

Multiple - Full-time, Intermittent

Occupations and job series

0905 Attorney

Supervisory status

Federal service type

This job is in the Excepted Service

Represented by a union

Drug test

Yes

Security clearance

Other

Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required

Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

IJ-12858945-26-MS

Control number

853381500

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Required Documents

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