G-28I Notice of Entry of Appearance of Foreign Attorney

OMB No. 1615-0105; Expires 04/30/09

G-28I, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney
In Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States

Department of Homeland Security

Instructions
What Is the Purpose of This Form?
An attorney admitted to the practice of law in a country other
than the United States who seeks to appear before the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a matter outside
the geographical confines of the United States must file Form
G-28I in each case. Form G-28I must be properly completed
and signed by the petitioner, applicant, or respondent to
authorize representation for the appearance to be recognized
by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Under 8 CFR 103.2(a)(3), a
beneficiary of a petition is not a recognized party in a
proceeding before USCIS. Form G-28I will be recognized by
USCIS, CBP, or ICE until the conclusion of the matter for
which it was entered. This does not change the requirement
that a new Form G-28 must be filed with the Administrative
Appeals Office when filing an appeal to that office on Form
I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion.

An attorney who seeks to be recognized by the DHS office as
the new representative for an applicant, petitioner, or
respondent must file a properly completed Form G-28I with
the DHS office with jurisdiction over the pending matter. An
attorney who is appearing for a limited purpose at the request
of the attorney of record must file a properly completed Form
G-28I as noted on the form.
When a person acts in a representative capacity, his or her
personal appearance or signature shall constitute a
representation that under the provisions of 8 CFR 103.2(a)(3)
and 292.1(a)(6), he or she is authorized and qualified to
represent the individual. Further proof of authority to act in a
representative capacity may be required.

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Who May Use This Form?
Appearances for Immigration Matters
This form is used only in proceedings conducted outside the
geographical confines of the United States by an attorney,
other than one described in 8 CFR 1.1(f), who is licensed to
practice law and is in good standing in a court of general
jurisdiction of the country in which he or she resides and who
is engaged in such practice of law, and with the permission of
the DHS official before whom he or she seeks to appear.
Acceptance by a DHS entity of a completed Form G-28I does
not itself constitute permission by the DHS entity for the
attorney to represent an applicant or petitioner in the matter
for which Form G-28I was filed.
This form may not be filed with matters in offices within the
United States.
An attorney who seeks to withdraw his or her appearance in a
proceeding before DHS must file a written request with the
DHS office with jurisdiction over the pending matter.

The DHS official has the discretion to determine whether to
allow the attorney filing Form G-28I to appear.

General Instructions
Part 1. Notice of Appearance as Attorney Admitted
to Practice Outside the United States
A. Check one block to indicate the DHS agency
where the matter is filed. If it is USCIS, list the
form number(s) filed with Form G-28I. If it is
CBP or ICE, list the specific matter in which the
appearance is entered.
B. Fill in all information. The mailing address of
the applicant, petitioner, or respondent is
required in this part of the form. The applicant,
petitioner, or respondent must sign the form,
preferably in dark blue or black ink.

Part 2. Information About Attorney
A. Attorneys admitted to practice in a foreign
country as defined in 8 CFR 292.1(a)(6):
Check the box and provide the required
information regarding the country(ies) of
admission. If you are subject to any order of any
court suspending, enjoining, restraining,
disbarring, or otherwise restricting you in the
practice of law, you must disclose this
information on Form G-28I. Attorneys are
required to notify DHS of convictions or
discipline pursuant to 8 CFR 292.3.
Form G-28I (01/23/09)

B. Attorneys associated with the attorney with a
Form G-28I previously filed in this matter:
Check the box and fill in the name of the
attorney who has previously filed Form G-28I in
this matter. A new Form G-28I must be filed by
each attorney associated with that attorney.
You must also check Box A and provide the
required information.

Freedom of Information/Privacy Act
This form may not be used to request records under the
Freedom of Information Act or the Privacy Act. The
procedures for requesting such records are contained in
6 CFR 5.

Paperwork Reduction Act

Part 3. Name and Signature of Attorney
An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information
collection, and a person is not required to respond to a
collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid
OMB control number. The public reporting burden for this
collection of information is estimated at 20 minutes per
response, including the time for reviewing instructions and
completing and submitting the form. Send comments
regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including suggestions for reducing
this burden, to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,
Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts
Avenue, NW, 3rd Floor, Suite 3008, Washington, DC
20529-2210, OMB No. 1615-0105. Do not mail your
application to this address.

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Fill in all information and sign the form, preferably
in dark blue or black ink.

Warning
Individuals appearing as attorneys are subject to the rules of
Professional Conduct for Practitioners in 8 CFR 292.3.

Form G-28I (01/23/09) Page 2

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G-28I, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney
In Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States

Department of Homeland Security

Part 1. Notice of Appearance as Attorney Admitted to Practice Outside the United States
A. This appearance is in regard to immigration matters before:
CBP - List the specific matter in which appearance is entered:

USCIS - List the form number(s):
ICE - List the specific matter in which appearance is entered:

B. I hereby enter my appearance as attorney at the request of:
List Petitioner, Applicant, or Respondent. NOTE: Provide the mailing address of Petitioner, Applicant, or Respondent being represented, and
not the address of the attorney.

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Principal Petitioner, Applicant, or Respondent
Name: Last

First

A Number or Receipt
Number, if any

Middle

Petitioner
Applicant
Respondent

Address: Street Number and Street Name

Apt. No.

City

Mailing Code

Country

Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 and DHS policy, I hereby consent to the disclosure to the named Attorney of any record pertaining to me that
appears in any system of records of USCIS, USCBP, or USICE.
Signature of Petitioner, Applicant, or Respondent

Date

Part 2. Information about Attorney (Check applicable items(s) below)
A.

I am licensed to practice law in

(name of country(ies) authorized to practice law), and I am

in good standing in a court of general jurisdiction of

(name of country(ies)) where I reside

and am engaged in the practice of law.

or
I am not
am subject to any order of any court or administrative agency disbarring, suspending, enjoining,
restraining, or otherwise restricting me in the practice of law (If you are subject to any order(s), explain fully on reverse side).
B.

.
I am associated with
The attorney of record previously filed Form G-28I in this case, and my appearance as an attorney is at his or her request. (If you check
this item, also complete item A above in Part 2).

Part 3. Name and Signature of Attorney
I have read and understand the regulations and conditions contained in 8 CFR 103.2 and 292 governing appearances and representation
before the Department of Homeland Security. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the information I
have provided on this form is true and correct.
Attorney Bar Number(s), if any
Name of Attorney

Signature of Attorney

Date

Complete Address of Attorney (Street Number and Street Name, Suite No., City, Country, Mailing Code)
Phone Number (Include country code)

Fax Number, if any (Include country code)

E-Mail Address, if any

Form G-28I (01/23/09)