Conduct immigration court proceedings to ensure that applicants receive due process of law. Apply evolving jurisprudence while recognizing changes in social and political conditions abroad as they relate to an applicant’s eligibility for asylum and other types of relief.

Issue final decisions, pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act, for the highest agency in the federal government authorized to interpret immigration laws. Adjudicate applications for refugee status and other forms of relief by applying specific provisions in administrative, criminal, and international law.