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Form I-290B: Notice of Appeal or Motion
Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, is used to request a review of a USCIS decision. It is filed when you want to appeal a denial, revocation, or termination, or to file a motion to reopen or reconsider the case.
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USCIS Form I-290B - Notice of Appeal or Motion
Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, is used to request a review of a USCIS decision. It is filed when you want to appeal a denial, revocation, or termination, or to file a motion to reopen or reconsider the case.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1A single missed deadline can permanently bar the appeal or motion.
- 2Missing the filing deadline
- 3Incorrect fee amount or payment method
- 4Wrong lockbox address
- 5Failure to sign the form
Plain English
If USCIS says "no" to your petition or application, you can ask them to look at the decision again using this form. It lets you either appeal the decision or ask them to reopen or reconsider it with new evidence or arguments. The form is the official way to start that process.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be filed within the deadline shown on the decision notice—typically 30 days for appeals and 30 days for motions, but some decisions allow 33 days if mailed from outside the U.S.
- 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 when you need to appeal a USCIS denial, revocation, or termination.
- Do not use for requests that require Form I-290A (Petition for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility).
- If you need to file a motion to withdraw an application, use Form I-907 instead.
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Use this form or another form?
Decision is a removal order
Only for removal proceedings
✓ Verify jurisdiction first
Need to request a waiver of inadmissibility
Different legal basis
✓ Confirm eligibility before filing
Deadline or filing window
The filing window is set by the decision notice. For most appeals, you have 30 days from the date of the notice; motions to reopen or reconsider also have a 30‑day window, extended to 33 days if the notice was mailed from outside the United States. USCIS does not provide a universal deadline; always read the specific notice.
- —Filing fee | $0 (if fee waiver approved) | Total fee due | Verify fee waiver eligibility
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Request type selection
Choose Appeal, Motion to Reopen, or Motion to Reconsider · I-290B Part 2
Decision being appealed
Copy of denial or revocation notice · Attach as Exhibit A
Legal brief or argument
Written explanation of error or new evidence · Attach as Exhibit B
Fee receipt
Proof of payment (receipt, money order) · Attach as Exhibit C
Signature block
Applicant or attorney signature · Part 7
Before you submit
- 1Confirm edition date matches USCIS website
- 2Verify filing deadline on decision notice
- 3Select correct request type (appeal vs. motion)
- 4Complete all required fields in Parts 1‑4
- 5Attach a clear copy of the decision notice
- 6Include a detailed legal brief or statement of new facts
- 7Add correct filing fee or fee waiver approval
- 8Sign the form in ink (or use electronic signature if e‑filing)
- 9Use the exact mailing address for your case type
- 10Check that all attachments are labeled Exhibit A, B, C, etc.
- 11Make a photocopy of the entire packet for your records
How to file this form
- 1Gather the decision notice and calculate the deadline.
- 2Download the latest I-290B edition from USCIS.gov.
- 3Fill out the form electronically or by hand, double‑checking required fields.
- 4Prepare supporting documents and label them as exhibits.
- 5Pay the filing fee and obtain a receipt.
- 6Sign the form and attach the fee receipt.
- 7Mail the packet via USPS Priority Mail with tracking, or submit electronically through ELIS if eligible.
- 8Save the tracking number or e‑filing confirmation.
Known limitations
- 1USCIS does not publish a public API for real‑time status of I-290B filings.
- 2The form does not capture case-specific nuances; a detailed brief must be attached separately.
- 3Fee amounts can change; always verify the current fee schedule.
- 4Electronic filing is only available for a limited set of case categories.
Field map
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Petitioner Info
3 items
Your current legal name as it appears on your Green Card or U.S. passport.
Your date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY).
Your Green Card number (A-Number) if a permanent resident, or USCIS online account number.
Beneficiary Info
3 items
Full legal name of the relative you are petitioning for.
Date of birth of the relative (MM/DD/YYYY).
Alien Registration Number of the beneficiary if previously assigned.
Relationship
1 items
Select the qualifying relationship: spouse, unmarried child under 21, unmarried child over 21, married child, parent, or sibling.
Evidence
1 items
List of documents establishing the qualifying relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.).
Signatures
2 items
Your signature certifying all information is correct under penalty of perjury.
Date you signed the form (MM/DD/YYYY).
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date – confirm it matches the latest version on USCIS.gov
- Fee – check current filing fee on the USCIS Fee Schedule page
- Mailing address – use the address listed in the I-290B instructions for your case type
- Signature – original handwritten signature required unless filing electronically
- Payment method – acceptable forms (money order, cashier’s check, or credit card via Form G-1450)
- Document attachments – ensure all exhibits are clearly labeled
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After you file
- 1Record the receipt number from the filing confirmation.
- 2Set a calendar reminder for any upcoming USCIS response window.
- 3Monitor case status online using the receipt number.
- 4Keep the original filing packet in a safe place for at least 5 years.
- 5If you receive a Request for Evidence (RFE), respond within the given timeframe.
- 6Notify your attorney or representative of any USCIS correspondence.
- 7Update any immigration timelines (e.g., work authorization) based on the pending appeal or motion.
- 8confusion_points":
- 9n \,Appeal vs. Motion – Many users confuse the two; the form asks for a specific request type,so verify the language on the decision notice.\,n \,Deadline calculation – 30 days vs. 33 days depends on where the notice was mailed; check the notice footer.\,n \,Fee waiver eligibility – Not all motions qualify; review I-912 requirements before claiming a waiver.\,n \,Electronic filing availability – Only certain case types can be e‑filed; the instructions list eligible categories.\,n \,Exhibit labeling – USCIS expects sequential labels; missing or duplicate labels cause delays.\,n \,Signature requirement – Hand‑signed for paper filings; electronic signatures are not accepted for mailed packets.\,n \,Address changes – USCIS lockbox addresses change with form editions; use the address in the current instructions.\,n \,Copy quality – Low‑resolution scans are rejected; use 300 dpi PDFs for electronic submissions.\
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