Form EOIR Form 28 EOIR Form 28 Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representat

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

OMB#1125-0006

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

(Type or Print)

ALIEN (“A”) NUMBER

NAME AND ADDRESS OF REPRESENTED PARTY

(Provide A-number of the party
represented in this case.)

________________________________________________________________________________
(First)
(Middle Initial)
(Last)
________________________________________________________________________________
(Number and Street)
(Apt. No.)

Entry of appearance for (please check
one of the following):
All proceedings
Custody and bond proceedings only

________________________________________________________________________________
(City)
(State)
(Zip Code)

All proceedings other than custody
and bond proceedings

Attorney or Representative (please check one of the following):
I am an attorney eligible to practice law in, and a member in good standing of, the bar of the highest court(s) of the following
states(s), possession(s), territory(ies), commonwealth(s), or the District of Columbia (use additional space on reverse side if
necessary) and I am not subject to any order disbarring, suspending, enjoining, restraining or otherwise restricting me in the
practice of law in any jurisdiction (if subject to such an order, do not check this box and explain on reverse).
Full Name of Court ___________________________________ Bar Number (if applicable) ___________________________
I am a representative accredited to appear before the Executive Office for Immigration Review as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(a)(4)
with the following recognized organization:
_________________________________________________________________________________
I am a law student or law graduate of an accredited U.S. law school as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(a)(2).
I am a reputable individual as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(a)(3).
I am an accredited foreign government official, as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 1291.1(a)(5), from ______________________ (country).
I am a person who was authorized to practice on December 23, 1952, under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(b).
Attorney or Representative (please check one of the following):
I hereby enter my appearance as attorney or representative for, and at the request of, the party named above.
EOIR has ordered the provision of a Qualified Representative for the party named above and I appear in that capacity.
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 representations before the Immigration Court. By signing this form, I consent to publication of my name
and any findings of misconduct by EOIR, should I become subject to any public discipline by EOIR pursuant to the rules and
procedures at 8 C.F.R. 1003.101 et seq. 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 NUMBER

DATE

X___________________________________________________________________________________________________
NAME OF ATTORNEY OR REPRESENTATIVE, ADDRESS, FAX & PHONE NUMBERS, & EMAIL ADDRESS
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
(First)
(Middle Initial)
(Last)
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Number and Street)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(City)
(State)
(Zip Code)
Telephone: ____________________ Facsimile: ___________________ Email: ____________________________________________
Check here if new address
Form EOIR-28
Rev. Month 2015

Indicate Type of Appearance:
Primary Attorney/Representative

Non-Primary Attorney/Representative

On behalf of _______________________________(Attorney’s Name) for the following hearing:__________________(Date)
I am providing pro bono representation. Check one:

yes

no

Proof of Service
I (Name) ______________________________ mailed or delivered a copy of this Form EOIR-28 on (Date) _______________
to the DHS (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – ICE) at _____________________________________________________
X ___________________________________________________
Signature of Person Serving
APPEARANCES - An attorney or Accredited Representative (with full accreditation) must register with the EOIR eRegistry in order to
practice before the Immigration Court (see 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(f)). Registration must be completed online on the EOIR website at
www.justice.gov/eoir. 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). A Form EOIR-28 shall be filed either as an electronic form, or as a paper form, as
appropriate (for further information, please see the Immigration Court Practice Manual, which is available on the EOIR website at
www.justice.gov/eoir). The attorney or representative must check the box indicating whether the entry of appearance is for custody and
bond proceedings only, for all proceedings other than custody and bond, or for all proceedings including custody and bond. 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 and will comply with the EOIR
Rules of Professional Conduct in 8 C.F.R. § 1003.102. 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
although separate appearances in custody and non-custody proceedings are permitted, appearances for limited purposes within those
proceedings are not permitted. 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)). Attorneys and Accredited Representatives
(with full accreditation) must first update their address in eRegistry before filing a Form EOIR-28 that reflects a new address.
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 in 28 C.F.R. §§ 16.1-16.11 and appendices. For further information about
requesting records from 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 on EOIRs website at http://www.justice.gov/eoir.
PRIVACY ACT NOTICE - The information requested on this form is authorized by 8 U.S.C. §§ 1229(a), 1362 and 8 C.F.R. § 1003.17
in order to enter an appearance to represent a party before the Immigration Court. The information you provide is mandatory and required
to enter an appearance. Failure to provide the requested information will result in an inability to represent a party or receive notice of
actions in a proceeding. EOIR may share this information with others in accordance with approved routine uses described in EOIRs
system of records notice, EOIR-001, Records and Management Information System, 69 Fed. Reg. 26,179 (May 11, 2004), or its
successors and EOIR-003, Practitioner Complaint-Disciplinary Files, 64 Fed. Reg. 49237 (September 1999). Furthermore, the
submission of this form acknowledges that an attorney or representative will be subject to the disciplinary rules and procedures at 8
C.F.R. 1003.101et seq., including, pursuant to 8 C.F.R. §§ 292.3(h)(3), 1003.108(c), publication of the name of the attorney or
representative and findings of misconduct should the attorney or representative be subject to any public discipline by EOIR.
CASES BEFORE EOIR - Automated information about cases before EOIR is available by calling (800) 898-7180 or (240) 314-1500.
FURTHER INFORMATION - For further information, please see the Immigration Court Practice Manual, which is available on the
EOIR website at www.justice.gov/eoir.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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Form EOIR-28
Rev. Month 2015