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Form G-28: Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative
USCIS Form G-28 is the Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative. It authorizes an attorney or accredited representative to act for a client. USCIS will not accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature.
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USCIS Form G-28 - Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative
USCIS Form G-28 is the Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative. It authorizes an attorney or accredited representative to act for a client. USCIS will not accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Using a stamped or typed signature instead of a handwritten one will cause rejection.
- 2Using a stamped or typewritten signature instead of a handwritten one.
- 3Omitting the client’s daytime telephone number (Item 10).
- 4Failing to provide the client’s email address when available (Item 12).
- 5Not signing in black ink as required for client and attorney signatures.
Plain English
Form G-28 lets a lawyer or accredited representative tell USCIS they are representing a client. The client must give consent and both must sign. The form includes the client’s contact details and the representative’s information.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not stated in the official source.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when an attorney or accredited representative must establish eligibility to represent a client before USCIS, CBP, or ICE in an immigration matter.
- Do not use it when the matter is before the Board of Immigration Appeals or when the attorney is a foreign attorney representing a client outside the United States.
- Check Form EOIR-27 instead when the appearance is before the Board of Immigration Appeals.
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Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
BIA does not accept Form G-28 for appearance
✓ Confirm the case is before the BIA
Attorney not licensed in the U.S. representing a client in a DHS office outside the United States
Foreign attorneys must use the international version
✓ Verify attorney’s license status and location
Filing an appeal or motion with the Administrative Appeals Office
A new Form G-28 must be attached to the appeal
✓ Ensure a new Form G-28 is included with Form I-290B
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Attorney or Accredited Representative Information (Part 2)
Full name, mailing address, contact info of attorney · Form G-28 Part 2 fields
Client’s Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (Part 2)
A-Number if any · Client’s immigration documents
Client’s USCIS Online Account Number (Part 2)
Online account number if any · USCIS online account portal
Client’s Mailing Address (Part 3)
Street, city, state, ZIP, country · Client’s address records
Client’s Consent to Representation and Signature (Part 4)
Client’s signature and selected notice options · Form G-28 Part 4
Before you submit
- 1Confirm the form shows revision date 03/05/2018
- 2Enter complete attorney or accredited representative information
- 3Enter client’s full name and mailing address
- 4Provide client’s daytime telephone number
- 5Include client’s A-Number if available
- 6Select the appropriate USCIS notice receipt options
- 7Have the attorney sign in the designated space
- 8Have the client sign in Part 4
- 9Verify no business address of the attorney is used for the client’s mailing address
- 10Retain a copy of the completed and signed Form G-28
- 11Submit the form to the appropriate USCIS office handling the case
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form G-28
- 2Obtain the attorney’s signature on the form
- 3Obtain the client’s signature on Part 4
- 4Assemble the signed form with any supporting documents
- 5Submit the package to the USCIS office processing the case
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or acknowledgment as proof of filing
- 7File a copy of the receipt in the client’s case file
Known limitations
- 1Form G-28 is not used for matters before the Board of Immigration Appeals; use Form EOIR-27 instead
- 2Foreign attorneys must use Form G-28I for appearances outside the United States
- 3Reputable individuals cannot use Form G-28; they must obtain DHS permission
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Applicant Info
3 items
Your current legal name.
MM/DD/YYYY.
Alien Registration Number if previously assigned.
Details
1 items
The specific reason or legal basis for filing this form.
Evidence
1 items
List of documents supporting this application.
Signatures
2 items
Sign under penalty of perjury.
MM/DD/YYYY.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The form shows a revision date of 03/05/2018 (Instructions p.1). The source does not indicate a newer version or a "latest information" page.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the form bears revision date 03/05/2018 (Instructions p.1)
- Fee — Not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source
- Signature — confirm both attorney/accredited representative and client sign the form (Instructions p.1)
- Client’s consent — confirm client signs Part 4 and selects notice options (Instructions p.4)
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After you file
- 1Keep the signed Form G-28 and receipt in the client’s file
- 2Monitor case correspondence to ensure USCIS recognizes the representation
- 3Update or replace Form G-28 if representation changes or ends
- 4Notify USCIS in writing if the attorney withdraws representation
- 5Retain the form for the duration of the immigration matter
- 6Confirm that all future USCIS notices are sent to the attorney’s address
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — revision date 03/05/2018 shown on the cover page
- SRCInstructions p.1 — purpose of Form G-28 described as establishing attorney eligibility
- SRCInstructions p.1 — requirement that both attorney and client sign the form
- SRCInstructions p.1 — statement that a new Form G-28 is needed with Form I-290B
- SRCInstructions p.1 — note to use Form EOIR-27 for BIA matters
- SRCInstructions p.1 — foreign attorneys must use Form G-28I
- SRCInstructions p.2 — reputable individuals may not use Form G-28
- SRCInstructions p.4 — client must select notice receipt options and sign Part 4
- SRCInstructions p.5 — do not mail completed Form G-28 to the listed address
Common confusion points
Do I need to file a new G-28 for each application?
Many think one G-28 covers all cases, but the source requires a G-28 for each case.
→ Verify the case number and ensure a G-28 is attached to each filing.
Can a foreign attorney use this form for a case filed abroad?
The form is for U.S.-based attorneys; foreign attorneys must use Form G-28I.
→ Check the attorney’s licensing and location before filing.
Is a reputable individual allowed to use G-28?
The source states reputable individuals may not use G-28.
→ Obtain DHS permission and use the appropriate process.
Do I need to include the attorney’s business address as the client’s mailing address?
The source says not to use the attorney’s business address unless it is the safe mailing address.
→ Provide the client’s own mailing address.
When filing an appeal, do I attach the original G-28?
A new G-28 is required with Form I-290B.
→ Attach a freshly completed Form G-28 to the appeal.
Is a signature stamp acceptable for the client’s signature?
The source requires a handwritten client signature.
→ Ensure the client signs manually on Part 4.
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Questions about USCIS Form G-28
What is USCIS Form G-28 used for?
Form G-28 lets a lawyer or accredited representative tell USCIS they are representing a client. The client must give consent and both must sign. The form includes the client’s contact details and the representative’s information.
Who must file USCIS Form G-28?
Attorneys and accredited representatives may file USCIS Form G-28.
What information does USCIS Form G-28 require?
The form collects the client’s daytime phone, mobile phone, email (Item Numbers 10‑12), mailing address (Item Numbers 13.a‑h), and the client’s consent signature in Part 4. It also requires the attorney’s or accredited representative’s signature in Part 5 and any additional information in Part 6.
How do I complete USCIS Form G-28?
Complete the form by typing or printing legibly in black ink. Provide the client’s contact numbers and email (Item 10‑12) and mailing address (Item 13.a‑h). The client signs and dates Part 4, and the attorney or accredited representative signs and dates Part 5. Attach any extra information in Part 6, then submit the signed form.
What happens if USCIS Form G-28 is filed incorrectly?
If a stamped or typewritten name is used instead of a handwritten signature, USCIS will reject the form.
Do I need to file a new G-28 for each application?
Many think one G-28 covers all cases, but the source requires a G-28 for each case. Verify the case number and ensure a G-28 is attached to each filing.
Can a foreign attorney use this form for a case filed abroad?
The form is for U.S.-based attorneys; foreign attorneys must use Form G-28I. Check the attorney’s licensing and location before filing.
Is a reputable individual allowed to use G-28?
The source states reputable individuals may not use G-28. Obtain DHS permission and use the appropriate process.
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