OPLA's responsibilities include representing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in proceedings before the Immigration Courts, representing DHS in appellate proceedings before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and providing support and direction to the Department of Justice, Office of Immigration Litigation, as well as to the U.S. Attorney's Offices nationwide. The duties primarily include maintaining and organizing files, mail management, scanning of documents, enter/upload data into PLAnet (OPLA's electronic alien file repository), conducting research, and drafting documents.
table border="1" class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none">Location: Various CONUS Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) sites. Track medical waivers, consultations, appointments, administrative holds, and processing deadlines; process new record requests within required timelines and conduct follow-ups every 72 business hours until issues are resolved. |