Final form template

OMB#1125-0006

U.S. Department of Justice
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Immigration Court

Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or
Representative Before the Immigration Court

I hereby enter my appearance as attorney or representative for, and at the request of, DATE (mm/dd/yy):
the following named person:
ALIEN NUMBER(S) and
NAME:
(First)

(Middle Initial)

(Last)

NAME(S) (List lead alien number
and all family member alien numbers
and names, if applicable. Continue on
next page as needed.)

ADDRESS:
(Number and Street)

(Apt. No.)

(City)

(State)

(Zip Code)

Please check one of the following:
1.

I am a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court(s) of the following state(s), possession(s), territory(ies),
commonwealth(s), or the District of Columbia:
Full Name of Court

State Bar No. (if applicable)

(Please use space on reverse side to list additional jurisdictions.)
I
am not (or
am - explain fully on reverse side) subject to any order of any court or administrative agency
disbarring, suspending, enjoining, restraining, or otherwise restricting me in the practice of law and the courts listed above
comprise all of the jurisdictions (other than federal courts) where I am licensed to practice law.
2.

I am an accredited representative of the following qualified non-profit religious, charitable, social service, or similar
organization established in the United States, so recognized by the Executive Office for Immigration Review pursuant
to 8 C.F.R. § 1292.2 (provide name of organization and expiration date of accreditation):

3.

I am a law student or law graduate, reputable individual, accredited official, or other person authorized to represent
individuals pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1 (explain fully on reverse side).

I have read and understand the statements provided on the reverse side of this form that set forth the regulations and conditions
governing appearances and representation before the Immigration Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the
United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct.
SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY OR REPRESENTATIVE

EOIR ID#

DATE (mm/dd/yy)

X
NAME OF ATTORNEY OR REPRESENTATIVE (type or print)

ADDRESS

PHONE NUMBER (with area code)

FAX NUMBER (with area code)

Check here if new address

Form EOIR - 28
Rev. Nov. 2008

Proof of Service
mailed or delivered a copy of the foregoing Form EOIR-28 on

I
(Name)

(Date-mm/dd/yy)

to the DHS (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - ICE) at

.
(Number and Street, City, State, Zip Code)

X
Signature of Attorney or Representative

APPEARANCES - An appearance shall be filed on a Form EOIR-28 by the attorney or representative appearing in each case before
an Immigration Judge (see 8 C.F.R. § 1003.17). When an appearance is made by a person acting in a representative capacity, his/her
personal appearance or signature constitutes a representation that, under the provisions of 8 C.F.R. part 1003, he/she is authorized and
qualified to represent individuals. Thereafter, substitution or withdrawal may be permitted upon the approval of the Immigration Judge
of a request by the attorney or representative of record in accordance with 8 C.F.R. § 1003.17(b). Please note that appearances for
limited purposes are not permitted, unless specifically authorized by the Immgration Judge. See Matter of Velasquez, 19 I&N Dec. 377,
384 (BIA 1986). A separate appearance form (Form EOIR-27) must be filed with an appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (see 8
C.F.R. § 1003.38(g)). Further proof of authority to act in a representative capacity may be required.
AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS - During the time a case is pending, a party to a proceeding or his/her attorney or representative
shall be permitted to examine the Record of Proceeding in the Immigration Court having administrative control over the Record of
Proceeding, in accordance with the standard procedures of the Court.
REPRESENTATION - A person entitled to representation may be represented by any of the following:
(1) Attorneys in the United States as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 1001.1(f).
(2) Law students and law graduates not yet admitted to the bar as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(a)(2).
(3) Reputable individuals as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(a)(3).
(4) Accredited representatives as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(a)(4).
(5) Accredited officials as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(a)(5).
All representatives must comply with the specific requirements to represent aliens before the Board of Immigration Appeals. For more
information on the requirements, see 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1 and the particular subsections referenced above as applicable. Note that law students and law graduates must submit additional materials pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(a)(2).
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT - This form may not be used to request records under the Freedom of Information Act or the
Privacy Act. The manner of requesting such records is contained in 28 C.F.R. §§ 16.1 - 16.11 and appendices. For further information
about requesting records from the EOIR under the Freedom of Information Act, see How to File a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Request With the Executive Office for Immigration Review, available through the EOIR’s website at http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir.
CASES BEFORE THE EOIR - Automated information about cases before the EOIR is available by calling 1-800-898-7180.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

(Please attach additional sheets of paper if necessary.)
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simpler, you can write to the Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of General Counsel, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2600, Falls Church, Virginia 22041.
Form EOIR - 28
Rev. Nov. 2008