What does an immigration judge do?

An immigration judge presides over legal proceedings that involve foreign nationals who wish to enter or stay in the United States. As an immigration judge, you hear cases through the courts, sometimes in remote locations, and make decisions about bond, deportation, exclusion, removal, and rescission. The qualifications for a career as an immigration judge include a law degree, active membership in the bar, a license to practice as a lawyer, and at least seven years of experience as a practicing attorney.