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G-28I Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney in Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States

The overseas version of the G-28. A lawyer admitted to practice outside the United States uses it to appear before DHS in a matter that is itself outside the United States, such as a filing at an international USCIS office. It does not authorize practice before USCIS domestically.

Fee
$0
Fee waiver
Not available
Who files
An attorney licensed outside the United States, countersigned by the client.
Where to file
Filed with the international USCIS office or overseas DHS office handling the matter.

Part of these processes

What changed in 2025 and 2026

  • The 05/23/18 edition is still current. It is not a substitute for a G-28 in a domestic USCIS case.

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