### Question
What is the definition of immigration judge?


### Answer
The definition of **immigration judge** is as follows in *8 CFR § 1.1*:

> an attorney whom the Attorney General appoints as an administrative judge within the Executive Office for Immigration Review, qualified to conduct specified classes of proceedings, including a hearing under section 240 of the Act. 

#### Citation:
  - *8 CFR § 1.1*
  - Heading: **PART 1—DEFINITIONS > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS**

