The practice of immigration law can be both exciting and challenging for newly accredited representatives. New practitioners have much to weigh and plan for as they begin their professional journey. This resource provides guidance and actionable steps to support a successful transition into practice following Department of Justice accreditation approval. It also includes information on best practices for maintaining and renewing accreditation with the Recognition and Accreditation program (RAP), the office which administers the Department of Justice Recognition and Accreditation Program (DOJ R&A).