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Inside Immigration

Plain-language guides to US immigration, asylum and USCIS procedure.

Forms

G-28 Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative

Puts a lawyer or a DOJ-accredited representative on the record in a USCIS, ICE, or CBP matter. Once it is accepted, the agency sends copies of notices to the representative and will talk to them about the case. It is filed with the underlying application, not separately, and a new one is needed for each new filing.

Fee
$0
Fee waiver
Not available
Who files
The attorney or accredited representative signs it; the applicant, petitioner, or respondent signs the consent section.
Where to file
Filed together with the form it relates to, or sent to the office holding the case.

Usually filed with

Part of these processes

What changed in 2025 and 2026

  • The 09/17/18 edition is still the current one. USCIS will reject a G-28 signed by someone who is neither a licensed attorney in good standing nor accredited under 8 CFR 1292.

Official page. https://www.uscis.gov/g-28. Download the form there, never from a third-party site; check the edition date and fee before filing.