Fill out EOIR-28 (Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative) online
Form EOIR-28 is filed by attorneys and accredited representatives to formally enter their appearance in a case before an Immigration Judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). It establishes the attorney-client relationship for immigration court proceedings.
How to fill out EOIR-28 (Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative)
Enter respondent information
Provide the respondent's full legal name, A-Number (Alien Registration Number), and the court or BIA case number.
Enter attorney or representative information
Provide the attorney or representative name, firm or organization name, address, phone number, and email. Include your state bar number or DOJ accreditation number.
Select the scope of representation
Indicate whether you are entering an appearance for proceedings before the Immigration Court, the BIA, or both. Check the appropriate boxes.
Sign and file
Both the attorney/representative and the respondent must sign the form. File the original with the court and keep a copy for your records. Serve a copy on the opposing party (DHS/ICE).
About EOIR-28 (Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative)
Who needs this form
Attorneys and DOJ-accredited representatives who are representing a respondent (the person in removal or deportation proceedings) before an Immigration Court or the BIA. A new EOIR-28 must be filed for each case.
Where to submit
File with the Immigration Court where the case is pending or with the Board of Immigration Appeals if the case is on appeal. Submit at or before the next scheduled hearing.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-16
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not including the attorney or representative bar number or accreditation details
- Filing the wrong form (EOIR-28 is for Immigration Court; G-28 is for USCIS)
- Not filing a new form when changing representatives or when the case moves to a different court
- Forgetting to include the respondent A-Number on the form
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What is the difference between EOIR-28 and G-28?
EOIR-28 is used for appearances before Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), which are part of the Department of Justice. G-28 is used for appearances before USCIS, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security. If your case involves both agencies, you may need to file both forms.
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