Form EOIR- 31A EOIR- 31A Request by Organization for Accreditation of Non-Attorne

Request by Organization for Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representative

Final Optional Form EOIR-31A_Form only (revised)

Request by Organization for Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representative

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Executive Office for Immigration Review Request by Organization for Accreditation

of Non-Attorney Representative


1. Organization seeking accreditation of representative

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Name of organization___________________________________________________________________________________________

DBA _______________________________________Name(s) previously applied under______________________________________

Number and Street_____________________________________________________________________________Suite ____________

City_____________________________________________________________State___________________ Zip Code_____________

Telephone______________________Fax______________________Email________________________________________________

Website______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Check one:


Organization is not recognized and a Request for Recognition of a Non-Profit Religious, Charitable, Social Service, or Similar Organization (Form EOIR-31) accompanies this request.


Organization is already recognized. Date of recognition ___________________________________ (Month/Day/Year)





















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First______________________________Middle__________________________ Last_______________________________________

Other names used______________________________________________________________________________________________

This individual has been previously accredited. Yes No If “yes,” provide the name(s) of the other recognized organization(s) for which this individual serves or has served as an accredited representative:


Name of other organization(s)____________________________________________________________________________________


Date(s) of last approval of accreditation______________________________________________(Attach additional sheets if necessary)

2. Name of proposed representative














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Full (practice before BIA, immigration courts, and DHS) or Partial (practice before DHS only)

3. Type of accreditation sought (check one)




4. Renewal of accreditation (check if applicable)

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Full (practice before BIA, immigration courts, and DHS) or Partial (practice before DHS only)


Date of last approval of accreditation __________________________ (Month/Day/Year)

(Attach copy of last order approving accreditation, if available)









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  1. Good moral character. Attach character reference letters and other supporting documentation.



  1. Broad knowledge of immigration and nationality law and procedure. Attach a resume and documentation demonstrating knowledge and experience in immigration law, practice, and procedure. List relevant trainings completed, including an overview of fundamentals of immigration law and procedure, and include certificates of completion, if any.



  1. Full accreditation also requires documentation demonstrating the applicant possesses the essential skills for effective litigation. Attach documents showing relevant education, training, or experience.

5. Qualifications for accreditation











6. Attestations (complete both)

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Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I have examined this form, including accompanying attachments, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete.



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Signature of proposed representative


________________________________________Print name of proposed representative



_________________________________________________

Date


Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I am of good moral character, and I have reviewed this form regarding my qualifications for accreditation, including accompanying attachments, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete.

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Signature of proposed representative


___________________________________________Print name of proposed representative



___________________________________________________

Date







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Officer of organization

Proposed representative










7. Proof of service (complete both)

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I, _________________________________________________(print name) mailed or delivered a copy of this Optional Form EOIR-31A and its attachments to the District Director for USCIS of DHS on______________________________(Date) at __________________________________________________________________________________(Number and Street)

__________________________________________________________________________________(City, State, Zip Code)

________________________________________________(Signature)

DHS USCIS









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I, _________________________________________________(print name) mailed or delivered a copy of this Optional Form EOIR-31A and its attachments to the Chief Counsel for ICE of DHS on__________________________________(Date)

at __________________________________________________________________________________(Number and Street)

__________________________________________________________________________________(City, State, Zip Code)

_______________________________________________(Signature)



DHS ICE











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Optional Form EOIR-31A Month 2013


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