; or (B) the date that is 1 year after the expiration of such term. (4) Compensation The compensation of each Immigration Public Defender shall be fixed by the Local Board at a rate that is comparable to— (A) the rate of compensation received by the Principal Legal Advisor of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement who is practicing in the nearest court where representation is furnished; or (B) if more than 1 court is involved, the rate of compensation that is paid to the higher paid Principal Legal Advisor in such courts. (5) Additional personnel (A) Appointments The Immigration Public Defender may appoint, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, full-time attorneys in such number as may be approved by the Office and other personnel in such number as may be approved. (B) Compensation Compensation paid to the attorneys and other personnel approved by the Office pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be fixed by the Immigration Public Defender at a rate that is comparable to— (i) the rate of compensation that is paid to attorneys and other personnel of similar qualifications and experience in the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor in the nearest court where representation is furnished; or (ii) if more than 1 court is involved, the rate of compensation that is paid to the higher paid person of similar qualifications and experience in such courts. (6) Treatment as federal government employees Employees of an Immigration Public Defender Organization shall be treated as employees of the Federal Government solely for purposes of— (A) subchapter 1 of chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code (relating to compensation for work injuries); (B) chapter 83 of such title 5 (relating to retirement); (C) chapter 84 of such title 5 (relating to the Federal Employees’ Retirement System); (D) chapter 87 of such title 5 (relating to life insurance)