Greetings From Our President

Welcome to the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ). I’m honored to serve as NAIJ’s President, representing nearly 600 Immigration Judges in over 70 courts nationwide. At this important moment for immigration policy and our courts, NAIJ remains committed to defending the independence and integrity of our courts.

Our mission is simple: to ensure due process and fair adjudication for everyone who comes before us. We advocate for judicial independence, adequate resources, and policies that allow us to uphold the law with impartiality and dignity.

Every day, Immigration Judges carry out work that is critical to our nation’s justice system. NAIJ is here to support that work and to make sure our expertise shapes the future of immigration law and policy.

For those visiting our site, welcome. Immigration Courts are part of the Department of Justice. We preside over trial-level cases to determine whether someone is in violation of immigration law, is lawfully present in the United States, or qualifies for status under U.S. immigration laws.

Please explore the site to learn more about who we are and what we do.
If you’re part of the Immigration Court and interested in joining us, we would love to have you. Feel free to reach out to any of our officers with questions. I look forward to meeting you in person soon.

Thank you for all you do to uphold justice.

Holly D’Andrea
President, NAIJ
Houston, TX