EOIR-26 Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an Immigration Judge

Appeals an immigration judge's decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals. It must reach the BIA within 30 days of the judge's decision - a hard deadline that is not extended by mailing time. The notice must state specifically what is being appealed; a vague statement can lead to summary dismissal.

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Fee: $1,030. No fee for a bond appeal.
Fee waiver: Available (Form I-912)
Who files: The respondent, or DHS, or either side's representative.
Where to file: With the Board of Immigration Appeals, or uploaded through the ECAS Case Portal by registered attorneys and accredited representatives. Fees are paid through the EOIR Payment Portal.

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What changed in 2025 and 2026

As of February 23, 2026 EOIR no longer accepts checks or money orders; every immigration fee must go through the EOIR Payment Portal. The 30-day deadline is jurisdictional in practice - the BIA rejects late appeals.

Official page. https://www.justice.gov/eoir/eoir-forms. Download the form there, never from a third-party site; check the edition date and fee before filing.