Form 1125-0005 Form EOIR-27

OMB#1125-0005

U.S. Department of Justice
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Board of Immigration Appeals

Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or
Representative Before the Board of
Immigration Appeals

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(S) (List lead alien number

NAME:
(First)

(Middle Initial)

(Last)

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)

For a disciplinary case, check box
and write in case number in space
above.

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 Board of Immigration Appeals. 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 - 27
Rev. January 2009

Proof of Service
I

mailed or delivered a copy of the foregoing Form EOIR-27 on
(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-27 by the attorney or representative appearing in each appeal or
motion to reopen or motion to reconsider before the Board of Immigration Appeals (see 8 C.F.R. § 1003.38(g)), even though the attorney
or representative may have appeared in the case before the Immigration Judge or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 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 Board of a request by the attorney or representative of record in accordance with
Matter of Rosales, 19 I&N Dec. 655 (1988). Please note that appearances for limited purposes are not permitted. See Matter of Velasquez,
19 I&N Dec. 377, 384 (BIA 1986). Further proof of authority to act in a representative capacity may be required.
Check this box if you are entering your appearance pro bono.
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:

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Form EOIR - 27
Rev. January 2009