Which of the following can NOT issue a Notice to Appear?

• A. A Border Patrol agent
• B. An SDDO
• C. An immigration attorney
• D. A supervising officer

Answer: (C)

The ability to issue a Notice to Appear is a function reserved for specific authorities within the immigration enforcement framework. Immigration attorneys do not have the authority to issue such notices because they are not enforcement agents; their role is to provide legal assistance and representation to individuals facing immigration proceedings.

On the other hand, Border Patrol agents, Designated Immigration Officials (such as Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officers), and supervising officers have the legal standing to issue a Notice to Appear, as these individuals operate within the enforcement division of immigration services and are empowered by law to initiate the removal proceedings against individuals who may be in violation of immigration laws.

Thus, since immigration attorneys lack the enforcement capacity, they cannot issue a Notice to Appear, making this option the correct answer.