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USCISRepresentation & Business (G Series)

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

Form G‑28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, is used to inform USCIS that a lawyer or accredited representative will act on behalf of an applicant or petitioner. File it whenever a new representative is retained or an existing one changes.

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Form Overview

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

Form G‑28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, is used to inform USCIS that a lawyer or accredited representative will act on behalf of an applicant or petitioner. File it whenever a new representative is retained or an existing one changes.

It captures the client’s biographic details, the representative’s contact information, bar or accreditation numbers, and the specific case(s) the representative will handle.

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Scan points
  • 1A single typo in the representative’s bar number can halt all case communications.
  • 2Incorrect bar or accreditation number
  • 3Missing signature of the representative
  • 4Wrong USCIS lockbox address
  • 5Using an outdated edition of the form

Plain English

If you hire a lawyer or a non‑lawyer accredited rep to deal with your immigration case, they must tell USCIS they are your point of contact. The G‑28 is the short paper that does that. It lets the government send notices to your attorney instead of to you directly.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: File G‑28 at the same time as the primary immigration application or any time a new representative is engaged, before USCIS issues any decision notices.
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

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What this form is for

  • Use when you retain a new attorney or accredited representative.
  • Do not use for a change of address; file Form AR‑11 instead.
  • If you need to withdraw an attorney, file{space}Form G

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7 fields

Applicant Info

3 items

Full Legal Name

Your current legal name.

Requiredtext
Date of Birth

MM/DD/YYYY.

Requireddate
A-Number

Alien Registration Number if previously assigned.

text

Details

1 items

Basis for Application

The specific reason or legal basis for filing this form.

Requiredtext

Evidence

1 items

Supporting Documentation

List of documents supporting this application.

Requiredtext

Signatures

2 items

Applicant Signature

Sign under penalty of perjury.

Requiredsignature
Date of Signature

MM/DD/YYYY.

Requireddate
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USCIS

Form G‑28 has no filing fee and does not have a separate adjudication status. Its acceptance is reflected in the case’s “Attorney/Representative” field on the USCIS online case status page.

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Quick Facts

The attorney, accredited representative, or the applicant (if filing on their own behalf) submits the form.
It captures the client’s biographic details, the representative’s contact information, bar or accreditation numbers, and the specific case(s) the representative will handle.
File G‑28 at the same time as the primary immigration application or any time a new representative is engaged, before USCIS issues any decision notices.
Mail the completed form to the USCIS lockbox address listed on the form’s instructions, or upload it through the online USCIS portal if the underlying application is filed electronically.
If the G‑28 is missing or contains errors, USCIS may send critical correspondence to the wrong party, causing missed deadlines or a denial of the underlying petition.
1. Download the latest G‑28 PDF from USCIS.gov. 2. Fill in the client’s and representative’s information legibly. 3. Sign and date the form in the presence of the representative. 4. Attach the signed G‑28 to the primary application or submit it separately as instructed. 5. Keep a copy for your records.

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