G-28

Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative

Agency
USCIS
Revision
09/17/18
Fillable fields
101
Pages
4
Official source
USCIS form page
Checked
August 17, 2026
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Form G-28: Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative

Form G-28 is the form an attorney or accredited representative files to show a Department of Homeland Security agency that they act for a client in an immigration matter. USCIS, CBP and ICE only recognize a properly completed G-28 that both the representative and the client have signed.

A G-28 stays in force until the matter ends, unless the agency is told otherwise. A new one is needed for an appeal or motion to the Administrative Appeals Office on Form I-290B. For matters before the Board of Immigration Appeals, the instructions say to use Form EOIR-27 instead.

If you are the client, you do not fill out the whole form. Your representative completes it, and you read and sign Part 4. You can fill the form online on this page for free and without an account, then print and sign it.

Page 1 of Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, with Parts 1 and 2

What's on Form G-28

Part 1. Information about the attorney or accredited representative

Online account number if any, name, mailing address and contact details.

Part 2. Eligibility information

Bar admissions and numbers, or the recognized organization and accreditation date, plus any restriction on practice, the law firm, and stand-in or student information.

Part 3. Notice of appearance

The agency (USCIS, CBP or ICE), the forms or matter, the receipt number, the client type, and the client's name, contact details and mailing address.

Part 4. Client's consent and signature

The client chooses where notices and secure documents are sent, and signs to confirm consent and the release of information.

Part 5. Signature of the attorney or accredited representative

The representative signs, and a law student or graduate also signs if applicable.

Part 6. Additional information

Extra space for longer answers or a U.S. business address for secure documents.

How to fill out Form G-28

  1. 1

    Part 1: your details

    Enter your USCIS Online Account Number if you have one, which is not the same as an A-Number. Then your full name, mailing address and contact details.

    Form G-28 Part 1 with the USCIS online account number and the representative's name, sample values
  2. 2

    Part 2, Item 1: attorneys

    Select 1.a and list every jurisdiction where you are admitted, with bar numbers in 1.b. Select 1.c if any order restricts your practice and explain in Part 6. Add your firm in 1.d.

    Form G-28 Part 2 Item 1 with box 1.a checked and a licensing authority and bar number, sample values
  3. 3

    Part 2, Item 2: accredited representatives

    Select 2.a, then give the recognized organization and your accreditation date. USCIS rejects a G-28 missing the information in Items 1.a to 1.d or 2.a to 2.c.

    Form G-28 Part 2 Item 2 with box 2.a checked and the recognized organization and accreditation date, sample values
  4. 4

    Part 3: the matter

    Pick one agency box. For USCIS, list the form numbers filed with the G-28. Add the receipt number for a pending case, and select the client type.

    Form G-28 Part 3 with the USCIS box checked and the form numbers filed alongside, sample values
  5. 5

    Part 3: client details

    Use the client's name exactly as it appears on the related immigration form. Give the client's A-Number if any, contact details and mailing address. Do not use your business address unless it is the safe address on the filing.

    Form G-28 Part 3 with the client's family, given and middle name fields filled in, using sample values
  6. 6

    Part 4: client's choices

    The client selects Items 1.a to 1.c if they want original notices and secure identity documents sent to the representative. Selecting 1.c keeps notices containing Form I-94 going to the client.

    Form G-28 Part 4 Items 1.a to 1.c, the checkboxes for where notices and secure documents are sent
  7. 7

    Parts 4 and 5: sign

    Both the client and the representative sign in black ink. A stamped or typed name is not accepted. A parent or legal guardian may sign for a child under 14.

    The client's ink signature and date in Part 4 of Form G-28, using sample values

Type or print in black ink. If you need extra room, use Part 6 or attach a sheet with your name, the page, part and item number, and your signature and date.

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Deadlines, fees and where to send Form G-28

When to file

File an initial G-28 with the related application, petition, motion or appeal, either in your USCIS account or by mail. A subsequent G-28 can be filed online for certain pending forms or mailed to the office where the case is pending or the return address on the last notice.

Fee

Fees change, so check the USCIS fee schedule page for Form G-28 before you file.

Signatures

USCIS accepts a photocopy, fax or scan of the original ink signature. If the form is not signed by everyone required, USCIS processes the filing as if no G-28 had been submitted.

Common mistakes

The most common mistake USCIS sees is a missing signature or one of the required signatures. Others are a client name that does not match the related form, a typed signature, highlighter or correction fluid on the page, and unclear handwriting.

Edition

USCIS says it will publish a new edition soon. In the meantime you may keep using the 09/17/18 and 05/23/18 editions even though they show an expiration date.

Related forms

Who needs to fill out Form G-28?

  • Attorneys

    An attorney admitted to practice in the United States lists each licensing authority and bar number, and says whether any order restricts their practice.

  • Accredited representatives

    A representative of an organization recognized by the Department of Justice gives the organization name and accreditation date.

  • Law students and law graduates

    They work under direct supervision and complete Part 2, Items 4.a and 4.b, and sign Part 5 on the same G-28 as their supervisor. The DHS official must permit the appearance.

  • Stand-in representatives

    Someone appearing for a limited purpose such as an interview, at the request of the attorney of record, files a G-28 in person at the DHS office. The original representative stays the representative of record.

  • Who cannot use Form G-28

    Attorneys not licensed in the United States use Form G-28I. Reputable individuals must get permission from DHS and cannot use this form. The form also cannot be used to request records under FOIA or the Privacy Act.

The form is only for attorneys and accredited representatives, as defined in the regulations.

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Questions about Form G-28

Does the client sign Form G-28?

Yes. USCIS only recognizes a G-28 signed by both the representative and the client. The client signs in Part 4.

Do I file a new G-28 for every case?

Yes. An attorney or accredited representative must file Form G-28 in each case. It stays in effect until the matter concludes unless the agency is told otherwise.

Can I still use the old edition?

USCIS says you may continue using the 09/17/18 and 05/23/18 editions despite their expiration date, while a new edition is pending.

What if the case is before the Board of Immigration Appeals?

The instructions say to use Form EOIR-27 for BIA matters instead of Form G-28.

Can I file it online?

Yes. An attorney or representative with a USCIS online account can submit the G-28 with an online filing, or a later G-28 for certain pending forms.

Where do notices go?

Wherever the client chooses in Part 4. They can go to the representative, with copies to the client, or the client can ask to keep receiving notices with Form I-94.