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Post by Gaidin on Sept 3, 2014 18:23:33 GMT -5
I think this should be put on the Newbie FAQ. I second that emotion. Wanna bang on ALJD's door, gaidin? Done
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Post by wacokid on Sept 6, 2014 10:46:03 GMT -5
I am a current fed and have also applied. Was too late to the party to apply to be an ALJ on this past go-around, but I found this board in the meantime.
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Post by robespierre on Sept 6, 2014 15:05:20 GMT -5
There's obviously an immigration crisis going on right now as we know from the media. The gov't is adding IJs like crazy in response. Maybe when the crisis passes, as all crises eventually do, IJ will become a quiet, cushy job?
Just a thought.
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Post by Gaidin on Sept 6, 2014 20:41:49 GMT -5
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Post by anotherfed on Sept 6, 2014 21:47:55 GMT -5
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Post by Gaidin on Sept 7, 2014 9:31:56 GMT -5
I think its more quality of life things. You live near water. You get paid for over time. You may even get to be your own boss if you own your own shop. Although I will say this the only person in my family who has their own in ground pool is a mechanic.
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Post by chessparent on Sept 7, 2014 10:43:01 GMT -5
All I got was an ad on how to make 80 year old skin look 25 again. Dang.
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Post by gary on Sept 7, 2014 10:54:39 GMT -5
All I got was an ad on how to make 80 year old skin look 25 again. Dang. Me too, and it only made mine look 26.
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Post by hopingforalj on Sept 8, 2014 13:19:57 GMT -5
Does anyone know the size of the applicant pool, I applied and would jump at the chance to be an IJ, just wondering if anyone knows the interest level, seems like ALJ was about 5k
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Post by HallmarkFan on Sept 8, 2014 13:35:52 GMT -5
Applied here, too. I did not apply to every city on the list, but there were many that could be a fun place to live for the next few years. Time for another poll re: who applied to what cities?
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Post by wacokid on Sept 9, 2014 18:47:45 GMT -5
Applied here, too. I did not apply to every city on the list, but there were many that could be a fun place to live for the next few years. Time for another poll re: who applied to what cities? I got the impression from the application process, which required a separate application for each opening, that it was purposely set up to discourage mass applications. Following from that, I wonder whether geographic considerations -- that is, an applicant already being situated in a particular vacancy area -- would come into play, particularly because they aren't paying relocation. With that said, I have absolutely no clue how the pool is assessed, or, indeed, what the process is after application submission, and the announcement didn't give any hints. In other words, are all applications considered by some central selection board? Or is there a separate selection panel for each vacancy location? Are there interviews? (I assume so, but, again, the announcement didn't give a hint.) If so, where?
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Post by aljwatch on Sept 10, 2014 6:41:05 GMT -5
The Office of the Chief Immigration Judge is located in Falls Church, VA (same building as SSA ODAR), and I believe most interviews will happen there. I suppose it's possible they might have some local interviews held at the individual courts. There should be a fairly large hire, because DOJ is just coming off a 2 1/2 year hiring freeze and there is a desperate need (not just because of the recent border "surge" but because of low funding levels for many years and high rates of DHS putting people into proceedings). It will also be very competitive, and candidates with immigration backgrounds and/or some kind of judicial experience, like military judge or state admin judge will probably have an edge. A knowledge of criminal law is also useful, as many removal cases involve criminal issues. I wouldn't be surprised if there were thousands of applicants, like there were for the ALJ process. Unlike SSA, they do not "work the transfer list" prior to hiring, and some of the advertised locations were probably only advertised to allow an IJ in one city to transfer to another. Transfers are few and far between, so you should be certain you want to stay someplace for a long time if you accept a position there. I know a number of IJs and it is an extremely stressful and demanding job. But, it is also an incredibly interesting and varied area of law, so you are not doing the same thing over and over. Not likely to become a cushy job at any time in the near future (as one poster suggested might happen after the surge...it has been an extremely demanding job for years and will continue to be so for years to come). A hiring committee at OCIJ will likely assess the applicant pool. I have thrown my hat in the ring and we will see what happens. Good luck to all who have applied!
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Post by hopingforalj on Sept 10, 2014 12:54:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the details, I am hoping to at least make it to the interviews, I selected 10 cities and have a boat load of criminal jury trials, hoping for the best, thanks again for the details.
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Post by gary on Sept 10, 2014 14:21:50 GMT -5
Just in case it will tip the balance, as an Immigration Judge you will almost surely be nominated to a US District Judgeship. It's happened countless times. . . . Well, it's happened many times. . . . OK, I'm only aware of it happening once. But it happened to someone, so it could happen to you. All you have to do is become an Immigration Judge! Let's get that stampede off the register started!
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Post by cheesy on Sept 10, 2014 19:51:06 GMT -5
Just in case it will tip the balance, as an Immigration Judge you will almost surely be nominated to a US District Judgeship. It's happened countless times. . . . Well, it's happened many times. . . . OK, I'm only aware of it happening once. But it happened to someone, so it could happen to you. All you have to do is become an Immigration Judge! Let's get that stampede off the register started! Gary could sell ice cream to an Alaskan. Well, Gary could probably offer salt water to a Floridian. OK, Gary might be able to give gold to a Nevadan. Maybe. :-) Keep fighting the good fight, Gary. The more judges on the border protecting the Homeland for the rest of us duly registered, the better for all parties involved!
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Post by gary on Sept 10, 2014 19:54:59 GMT -5
Just in case it will tip the balance, as an Immigration Judge you will almost surely be nominated to a US District Judgeship. It's happened countless times. . . . Well, it's happened many times. . . . OK, I'm only aware of it happening once. But it happened to someone, so it could happen to you. All you have to do is become an Immigration Judge! Let's get that stampede off the register started! Gary could sell ice cream to an Alaskan. Well, Gary could probably offer salt water to a Floridian. OK, Gary might be able to give gold to a Nevadan. Maybe. :-) Keep fighting the good fight, Gary. The more judges on the border protecting the Homeland for the rest of us duly registered, the better for all parties involved! Nicely played, cheesy.
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Post by dudeabides on Sept 10, 2014 21:19:32 GMT -5
What a friend we have in Cheeses!
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Post by privateatty on Sept 11, 2014 16:25:17 GMT -5
Just in case it will tip the balance, as an Immigration Judge you will almost surely be nominated to a US District Judgeship. It's happened countless times. . . . Well, it's happened many times. . . . OK, I'm only aware of it happening once. But it happened to someone, so it could happen to you. All you have to do is become an Immigration Judge! Let's get that stampede off the register started! I appreciate the sentiment. The only flaw is that there are 6,000 give or take a few thousand standing behind anyone who opts for an IJ or AJ job. If you take the IJ or AJ job and are truly happy, more power to you. If you take it because you have a crisis of confidence that you can't get the job you want, then I say hang in there and seek counsel--even if its your doppleganger. These pages are populated by folks who have given up (me), forgotten that they ever applied and yes, those whom it was but another notch in their belt. And alot of applicants in between. This process is so much more than applying for the job. It requires introspection and perseverance that transcends the stop sign.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2014 18:33:37 GMT -5
What a friend we have in Cheeses! (Eye roll & groan.)
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Post by numbersix on Sept 12, 2014 8:02:40 GMT -5
I applied for six Immigration Judge positions. I will post when/if I get an interview. I hope others will do the same. No relocation is a big drawback. But, it's a lot more money for this GS 13 Step 10 (and Step 10 for five years, no less). Undoubtedly it's a difficult job. But really, it would be an honor to be a judge for the U.S. Government. AJ, ALJ, IJ...I'll take it! luck to everyone!
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