What is form G-28 USCIS?

Form G-28 is a U.S. immigration form issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A non-citizen seeking legal assistance to represent his/her immigration-related application or appeal must submit this form through an attorney or a representative accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals.

What is the difference between form E-28 and G-28?

Don’t confuse Form E-28 for Form G-28. Form E-28 is intended to be used for appearing before the immigration court. If your G-28 submission is related to employment, you must submit an employment authorization application alongside it. There is an online downloadable version of Form G-28 available on the official USCIS website.

How much does it cost to fill out form G-28?

There is no cost associated with filing Form G-28, but your legal counsel may charge his/her consultation and appearance fee. Before submitting the form, ensure that it is completely filled up and bears the signature of both the applicant as well as the attorney.

Do I need an attorney to complete the form G-28?

If you would like to have an attorney or accredited representative represent you, you must submit a Form G-28. If your Form G-28 is not properly completed and signed by both you and your legal representative, we will not accept it. This means we will only communicate with you about your case.

Can I use a previous version of form G-28?

Although Form G-28 contains an ‘N’ designation indicating that previous versions will not be accepted, USCIS has decided to extend the grace period for accepting previous versions of Form G-28 while the agency further refines the form. USCIS expects to complete that process soon.

Do I need an attorney to file Form G-28?

Those who don’t wish to obtain the services of an attorney are not required to sign or file Form G-28. By signing Form G-28, the applicant authorizes the attorney to access his/her immigration-related files.