Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative; Notice of Entry of Appearance of Foreign Attorney

Instructions for Notice of Entry of Appearance
as Attorney or Accredited Representative
Department of Homeland Security

DHS
Form G-28
OMB No. 1615-0105
Expires 04/30/2012

What Is the Purpose of This Form?
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has designated Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or
Accredited Representative, as the form on which attorneys and accredited representatives provide information to establish
their eligibility to appear and act on behalf of an applicant, petitioner, or respondent. An attorney or accredited
representative appearing before DHS must file Form G-28 in each case. Form G-28 must be properly completed and
signed by the applicant, petitioner, or respondent for the appearance of their attorney or accredited representative to be
recognized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and/or
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-28 will be recognized by USCIS, CBP, and/or ICE until the
conclusion of the matter for which it is entered. As always, an applicant, petitioner, or respondent must file a new Form
G-28 with the Administrative Appeals Office when filing an appeal to that office on Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or
Motion.

DRAFT - Not
For Production

Who May Use This Form?

Appearances for Immigration Matters

This form is used only by attorneys and accredited representatives as defined in 8 CFR 1.2 and 292.1(a)(4).
An attorney or accredited representative who appears in person at a DHS office for a limited purpose at the request of the
attorney or accredited representative who has previously filed a Form G-28 in the same case must complete Part 1 and
Part 2, and submit Form G-28 in person at a DHS office. In such a case, Form G-28 may not be filed through the mail
or e-filed.
A law student or law graduate who is working under the direct supervision of an attorney or accredited representative,
under 8 CFR 292.1(a)(2) must complete Part 1, number 2. and 3. on the same Form G-28 filed by the supervising
attorney or accredited representative. The law student or law graduate must sign the Form G-28 in Part 4, number 2.
A law student or law graduate may be required to verify that he or she is eligible as required in 8 CFR 292.1(a)(2). The
appearance of a law student or law graduate requires the permission of the DHS official before whom he or she wishes to
appear. The DHS official may require that the law student or law graduate be accompanied by the supervising attorney or
accredited representative.
Substitution may be permitted upon the written withdrawal of the attorney or accredited representative of record or upon
the filing of a new form by a new attorney or accredited representative. An attorney or accredited representative who
seeks to be recognized by DHS as the new representative for an applicant, petitioner, or respondent must file a properly
completed Form G-28 with the DHS office with jurisdiction over the pending matter.
Attorneys admitted to the practice of law in countries other than the United States must use Form G-28I, Notice of Entry
of Appearance as Attorney In Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States. Such attorneys may only
represent individuals in matters filed and adjudicated in DHS offices outside the geographical confines of the United
States.
Individuals seeking to appear as reputable individuals (as defined in 8 CFR 292.1(a)(3)) may not use Form G-28. They
must obtain permission from DHS to appear with an applicant, petitioner, or respondent. Such reputable individuals will
be required to provide the information listed in the regulations to the DHS official before whom they wish to appear.
When a person acts in a representative capacity, his or her personal appearance or signature will constitute a
representation under the provisions of 8 CFR 103.2(a)(3) and 292.1(a)(1) or 292.1(a)(4) that he or she is authorized and
qualified to represent the individual. DHS may require further proof of authority to act in a representative capacity.

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General Instructions
If you are completing this form on a computer, the data you enter will be captured using 2D barcode technology. This
capture will ensure that the data you provide is accurately entered into USCIS systems. As you complete each field, the
2D barcode field at the bottom of each page will shift as data is captured. Upon receipt of your form, USCIS will use the
2D barcode to extract the data from the form. Please do not damage the 2D barcode (e.g., puncture, staple, spill on,
write on, etc.) as this could affect the ability of USCIS to timely process your form.
Each Form G-28 must be properly signed. A photocopy of a signed Form G-28 or a typewritten name in place of a
signature is not acceptable.

DRAFT - Not
For Production

Part 1. Information About Attorney or Accredited Representative

1.a. - 7. - Fill in all the information and sign and date the form in black ink. Signature stamps are not permitted. Law
students and law graduates must provide the name of the legal aid program, law school clinic, or non-profit organization
in number 2., their name in number 3., and sign the form at Part 4, number 2.
Attorneys must provide the State Bar Number(s) for all jurisdictions in which they are admitted to practice. Enter the State
Bar Number in the space for the jurisdiction listed in Part 2, number 1.a. If you need additional space to complete your
answer, proceed to Part 5, Additional Information.

Part 2. Eligibility Information For Attorney or Accredited Representative

1. - 1.b.1. - Attorneys admitted to practice in the United States, as defined in 8 CFR 1.2:
Check the box and fill in the required information regarding the State(s), possession(s), territory(ies), commonwealth(s) or
District of Columbia bar(s) 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 in the space provided for
number 1.b.1. If you need additional space to complete your answer proceed to Part 5, Additional Information.
Attorneys are required to notify DHS of convictions or discipline under 8 CFR 292.3.
NOTE: Attorneys that are admitted to practice in more than one jurisdiction must enter the jurisdiction for their State Bar
Number listed in Part 1, number 4. If you need additional space to complete your answer, proceed to Part 5, Additional
Information.
2. - 2.b. - Accredited representatives of recognized organizations, as defined in 8 CFR 292.1(a)(4):
Check the box and fill in the name of the organization recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) under
8 CFR 292.2 and provide the expiration date of your accreditation.
A Form G-28 submitted without the required information in number 1. - 1.b.1. or 2. - 2.b. will be rejected.
3. - 3.a. - Check the box and fill in the name of the attorney or accredited representative associated with the attorney or
accredited representative who previously filed Form G-28 in this matter. This type of Form G-28 may only be
submitted in person at a DHS office and may not be filed through the mail or e-filed. You must also check the box
next to number 1. or 2. and provide the required information.
4. - Law students and law graduates not yet admitted to the bar:
Check the box and complete Part 1, number 3. and Part 4, number 2. of the same Form G-28 filed by the supervising
attorney or accredited representative. The appearances of law students and law graduates are subject to the requirements
of 8 CFR 292.1(a)(2).

Part 3. Notice of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative
1. - 3.a. - Check only one box to indicate the DHS agency where the matter is filed. If USCIS, list the form number(s)
filed with Form G-28. If CBP or ICE, list the specific matter in which the appearance is entered.
4. - Check only one box to indicate applicant, petitioner, or respondent.
5.a. - 5.d. - Provide the name of the applicant, petitioner, or respondent, and/or the name of the company or organization.
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6.a. - 6.e. - The mailing address of the applicant, petitioner, or respondent, and not the address of the attorney or
accredited representative, is required in this part of the form except when a safe mailing address is permitted on an
application or petition filed with this Form G-28.
7. - Provide the A-Number or USCIS Receipt/Case Number, if applicable, for the applicant, petitioner, or respondent.
8.a. - 8.b. - The applicant, petitioner, or respondent must sign and date the form in black ink.

Part 4. Signature of Attorney or Accredited Representative

DRAFT - Not
For Production

1. - 3. - The attorney or accredited representative, or law student or law graduate must sign and date the form in black ink.

Part 5. Additional Information

Please use this section to provide additional information.

Warning

Individuals appearing as attorneys or accredited representatives (including law students and law graduates permitted to
appear under 8 CFR 292.1(a)(2)) are subject to the rules of Professional Conduct for Practitioners found in 8 CFR 292.3.

Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Requests
This form may not be used to request records under the Freedom of Information Act or the Privacy Act 5 U.S.C. 552 and
552a. The procedures for requesting such records are contained in 6 CFR Part 5 and may be found at www.uscis.gov.

USCIS Privacy Act Statement
AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this form, and the associated evidence, is collected under the
Immigration and Nationality Act, section 101, et seq.
PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this form is to determine if you have
established eligibility for the immigration benefit for which you are filing. The information you provide will be used to
grant or deny the benefit sought.
DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, and
any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your Form G-28.
ROUTINE USES: The information you provide on this form may be shared with other Federal, State, local, and foreign
government agencies and authorized organizations following approved routine uses described in the associated published
system of records notices [DHS-USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System and DHS-USCIS-001 - Alien File, Index,
and National File Tracking System of Records, which can be found at www.dhs.gov/privacy]. The information may also
be made available, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.

Paperwork Reduction Act
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 Products
Division, Office of the Executive Secretariat, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20529-2020; OMB No.
1615-0105. Do not mail your completed Form G-28 to this address.
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