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OCAHO Practice Manual

OCAHO Practice Manual
Chapter 7 - Final Orders and Attorney’s Fees

7.8 - Final Agency Order

(a) Final Agency Order in Cases Under INA §§ 274A and 274C

In cases under INA §§ 274A and 274C, the ALJ’s final order becomes the final agency order 60 days after the entry of the order, unless:

  • the CAHO modifies, vacates, or remands the ALJ’s final order pursuant to 28 C.F.R. § 68.54; or
  • the order is referred to the Attorney General pursuant to 28 C.F.R. § 68.55.

(b) Final Agency Order in Cases Under INA § 274B

In cases under INA § 274B, the ALJ’s final order becomes the final agency order on the date the order is issued.