OMB No. 1615-0105; Expires 04/30/2012 G-28I, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney Department of Homeland Security In Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States Instructions What Is the Purpose of This Form? An attorney admitted to the practice of law in a country other than the United States who seeks to appear before the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a matter outside the geographical confines of the United States must file Form G-28I in each case. Form G-28I must be properly completed and signed by the petitioner, applicant, or respondent to authorize representation for the appearance to be recognized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Under 8 CFR 103.2(a)(3), a beneficiary of a petition is not a recognized party in a proceeding before USCIS. Form G-28I will be recognized by USCIS, CBP, or ICE until the conclusion of the matter for which it was entered. This does not change the requirement that a new Form G-28 must be filed with the Administrative Appeals Office when filing an appeal to that office on Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion. Who May Use This Form? Appearances for Immigration Matters This form is used only in proceedings conducted outside the geographical confines of the United States by an attorney, other than one described in 8 CFR 1.1(f), who is licensed to practice law and is in good standing in a court of general jurisdiction of the country in which he or she resides and who is engaged in such practice of law, and with the permission of the DHS official before whom he or she seeks to appear. Acceptance by a DHS entity of a completed Form G-28I does not itself constitute permission by the DHS entity for the attorney to represent an applicant or petitioner in the matter for which Form G-28I was filed. This form may not be filed with matters in offices within the United States. An attorney who seeks to withdraw his or her appearance in a proceeding before DHS must file a written request with the DHS office with jurisdiction over the pending matter. An attorney who seeks to be recognized by the DHS office as the new representative for an applicant, petitioner, or respondent must file a properly completed Form G-28I with the DHS office with jurisdiction over the pending matter. An attorney who is appearing for a limited purpose at the request of the attorney of record must file a properly completed Form G-28I as noted on the form. When a person acts in a representative capacity, his or her personal appearance or signature shall constitute a representation that under the provisions of 8 CFR 103.2(a)(3) and 292.1(a)(6), he or she is authorized and qualified to represent the individual. Further proof of authority to act in a representative capacity may be required. The DHS official has the discretion to determine whether to allow the attorney filing Form G-28I to appear. General Instructions Part 1. Notice of Appearance as Attorney Admitted to Practice Outside the United States A. Check one block to indicate the DHS agency where the matter is filed. If it is USCIS, list the form number(s) filed with Form G-28I. If it is CBP or ICE, list the specific matter in which the appearance is entered. B. Fill in all information. The mailing address of the applicant, petitioner, or respondent is required in this part of the form. The applicant, petitioner, or respondent must sign the form, preferably in dark blue or black ink. Part 2. Information About Attorney A. Attorneys admitted to practice in a foreign country as defined in 8 CFR 292.1(a)(6): Check the box and provide the required information regarding the country(ies) of admission. If you are subject to any order of any court suspending, enjoining, restraining, disbarring, or otherwise restricting you in the practice of law, you must disclose this information on Form G-28I. Attorneys are required to notify DHS of convictions or discipline pursuant to 8 CFR 292.3. Form G-28I (04/22/09) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com B. Attorneys associated with the attorney with a Form G-28I previously filed in this matter: Check the box and fill in the name of the attorney who has previously filed Form G-28I in this matter. A new Form G-28I must be filed by each attorney associated with that attorney. You must also check Box A and provide the required information. Freedom of Information/Privacy Act This form may not be used to request records under the Freedom of Information Act or the Privacy Act. The procedures for requesting such records are contained in 6 CFR 5. Paperwork Reduction Act Part 3. Name and Signature of Attorney Fill in all information and sign the form, preferably in dark blue or black ink. Warning Individuals appearing as attorneys are subject to the rules of Professional Conduct for Practitioners in 8 CFR 292.3. An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated at 20 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions and completing and submitting the form. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Regulatory Products Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, 3rd Floor, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529-2210, OMB No. 1615-0105. Do not mail your application to this address. Form G-28I (04/22/09) Page 2 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com OMB No. 1615-0105; Expires 04/30/2012 G-28I, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney In Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States Department of Homeland Security Part 1. Notice of Appearance as Attorney Admitted to Practice Outside the United States A. This appearance is in regard to immigration matters before: CBP - List the specific matter in which appearance is entered: USCIS - List the form number(s): ICE - List the specific matter in which appearance is entered: B. I hereby enter my appearance as attorney at the request of: List Petitioner, Applicant, or Respondent. NOTE: Provide the mailing address of Petitioner, Applicant, or Respondent being represented, and not the address of the attorney. Principal Petitioner, Applicant, or Respondent Name: Last A Number or Receipt Number, if any First Middle Petitioner Applicant Respondent Address: Street Number and Street Name Apt. No. City Mailing Code Country Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 and DHS policy, I hereby consent to the disclosure to the named Attorney of any record pertaining to me that appears in any system of records of USCIS, USCBP, or USICE. Signature of Petitioner, Applicant, or Respondent Date Part 2. Information about Attorney (Check applicable items(s) below) A. I am licensed to practice law in (name of country(ies) authorized to practice law), and I am in good standing in a court of general jurisdiction of and am engaged in the practice of law. (name of country(ies)) where I reside or I am not am subject to any order of any court or administrative agency disbarring, suspending, enjoining, restraining, or otherwise restricting me in the practice of law (If you are subject to any order(s), explain fully on reverse side). B. . I am associated with The attorney of record previously filed Form G-28I in this case, and my appearance as an attorney is at his or her request. (If you check this item, also complete item A above in Part 2). Part 3. Name and Signature of Attorney I have read and understand the regulations and conditions contained in 8 CFR 103.2 and 292 governing appearances and representation before the Department of Homeland Security. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the information I have provided on this form is true and correct. Attorney Bar Number(s), if any Name of Attorney Signature of Attorney Date Complete Address of Attorney (Street Number and Street Name, Suite No., City, Country, Mailing Code) Phone Number (Include country code) Fax Number, if any (Include country code) E-Mail Address, if any Form G-28I (04/22/09) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com