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Form EOIR-29: Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals from a Decision of a DHS Officer
Form EOIR-29, Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals, is used to request a review of a final decision made by a DHS immigration officer. File it when you want the BIA to reconsider that decision.
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USCIS Form EOIR-29 - Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals from a Decision of a DHS Officer
Form EOIR-29, Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals, is used to request a review of a final decision made by a DHS immigration officer. File it when you want the BIA to reconsider that decision.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1A single typo in the case number can lead to dismissal of the appeal.
- 2Missing the 30‑day deadline
- 3Incorrect BIA mailing address
- 4Omitting the decision’s case number
- 5Failing to attach required supporting documents
Plain English
If a DHS officer has denied your application or ordered removal and you disagree, you can ask a higher court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, to look at the case again. This form starts that appeal process.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The appeal must be filed within 30 days of the DHS decision (or 33 days if mailed). The clock starts on the date the decision is served.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use EOIR‑29 when appealing a final DHS decision.
- Do not use it for motions to reopen or reconsider; those have separate forms.
- If the decision is from an immigration judge, use EOIR‑33 instead.
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Use this form or another form?
Decision by immigration judge
Appeals a judge’s ruling, not a DHS officer’s decision
✓ Verify the decision source before filing
Request to reopen a case
Reopens a closed case based on new evidence
✓ Not an appeal; different procedural timeline
Deadline or filing window
The appeal must be filed within 30 days of the decision’s service date, or within 33 days if the decision was mailed. The deadline is strict; late filings are usually rejected unless you obtain a timely filed motion for reconsideration of the deadline.
- —Days since decision served | 30 – (today – service date) | Days remaining | Negative result means deadline missed
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What you need before filling it out
Case number field
Exact decision case number · Decision notice
Legal grounds section
Written argument and citations · Applicant’s brief
Supporting documents attachment
Copies of decision, evidence cited · Original documents
Signature block
Signed by appellant or attorney · Handwritten signature
Before you submit
- 1Verify edition date matches the latest version on USCIS.gov.
- 2Confirm the filing deadline based on service date.
- 3Check that the case number matches the decision notice exactly.
- 4Include a copy of the DHS decision being appealed.
- 5Attach all supporting evidence referenced in the appeal.
- 6Ensure the correct filing fee is paid and receipt attached.
- 7Sign and date the form in the proper signature block.
- 8Use the correct BIA mailing address for your region.
- 9If e‑filing, confirm upload success and receipt email.
- 10Make a carbon copy for your records before sending.
How to file this form
- 1Print the latest EOIR‑29 form.
- 2Complete all required fields, double‑checking case numbers and dates.
- 3Gather the decision notice and any supporting documents.
- 4Pay the filing fee (or prepare fee waiver documentation).
- 5Sign the form; have an attorney sign if represented.
- 6Mail the package via certified mail with tracking, or upload through the EOIR portal.
- 7Save the tracking number or e‑filing confirmation for future reference.
Known limitations
- 1Form instructions do not specify electronic filing for all BIA locations.
- 2Fee amount may change; the form itself may not list the current fee.
- 3The form does not provide a built‑in deadline calculator.
- 4No guidance on how to request a deadline extension within the form.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date – verify the form is the latest version (check the USCIS website).
- Fee – confirm the current filing fee or fee waiver eligibility.
- Mailing address – use the address listed in the form instructions for your jurisdiction.
- Signature block – ensure the appellant or authorized attorney signs.
- Page count – include all required attachments; no extra pages unless referenced.
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After you file
- 1Keep the certified mail receipt or e‑filing confirmation.
- 2Track the package until delivery confirmation is received.
- 3Create a folder with a copy of the filed form, receipt, and all attachments.
- 4Monitor the BIA docket for a receipt notice or docket number.
- 5Note any upcoming hearing dates or additional filing deadlines.
- 6If you receive a notice of dismissal, consult counsel promptly.
- 7Update your case calendar with the BIA’s response timeline.
Sources
- SRCForm name and purposeUSCIS EOIR‑29 official title.
- SRCDeadline of 30 days (33 if mailed)standard BIA appeal timing.
- SRCSignature requirementindicated in form instructions.
- SRCFee requirementnoted in EOIR‑29 instructions.
- SRCMailing addresslisted on the form’s instruction page.
- SRCElectronic filing optionmentioned in EOIR guidance.
- SRCNot clearly stated in the provided official sourceexact fee amount.
Common confusion points
EOIR‑29 vs. EOIR‑33
Different decision sources (DHS officer vs. immigration judge)
→ Verify who issued the decision before choosing the form
30‑day vs. 33‑day deadline
Mail service adds three days
→ Count from the actual service date on the notice
Fee requirement
Some appeals are fee‑exempt
→ Check current fee schedule and waiver criteria
Signature authority
Only the appellant or authorized attorney may sign
→ Ensure proper representation if using counsel
Electronic filing availability
Not all BIA offices accept e‑filing
→ Confirm the accepted method for your jurisdiction
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- File EOIR‑33 for a judge’s review if BIA dismisses the appeal
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