Final agency order
Final agency order is an Administrative Law Judge's final order, in cases arising under sections 274A and 274C of the INA, that has not been modified, vacated, or remanded by the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer pursuant to 68.54, referred to the Attorney General for review pursuant to 68.55, or accepted by the Attorney General for review pursuant to 68.55(b)(3). Alternatively, if the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer modifies or vacates the final order pursuant to 68.54, the modification or vacation becomes the final agency order if it has not been referred to the Attorney General for review pursuant to 68.55(a) or accepted by the Attorney General for review pursuant to 68.55(b)(3). If the Attorney General enters an order that modifies or vacates either the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer's or the Administrative Law Judge's order, the Attorney General's order is the final agency order. In cases arising under section 274B of the INA, an Administrative Law Judge's final order is also the final agency order;