Form Eoir-27, 2009, Notice Of Entry Of Appearance As Attorney Or Representative Before The Board Of Immigration Appeals Page 2

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Proof of Service

mailed or delivered a copy of the foregoing Form EOIR-27 on

(Name)

(Date-mm/dd/yy)

to the DHS (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - ICE) at

(Number and Street, City, State, Zip Code)

Signature of Attorney or Representative

APPEARANCES - An appearance shall be filed on a Form EOIR-27 by the attorney or representative appearing in each appeal or

motion to reopen or motion to reconsider before the Board of Immigration Appeals (see 8 C.F.R. § 1003.38(g)), even though the attorney

or representative may have appeared in the case before the Immigration Judge or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. When

an appearance is made by a person acting in a representative capacity, his/her personal appearance or signature constitutes a representa-

tion that, under the provisions of 8 C.F.R. part 1003, he/she is authorized and qualified to represent individuals. Thereafter, substitution or

withdrawal may be permitted upon the approval of the Board of a request by the attorney or representative of record in accordance with

Matter of Rosales, 19 I&N Dec. 655 (1988). Please note that appearances for limited purposes are not permitted. See Matter of Velasquez,

19 I&N Dec. 377, 384 (BIA 1986). Further proof of authority to act in a representative capacity may be required.

Check this box if you are entering your appearance pro bono.

REPRESENTATION - A person entitled to representation may be represented by any of the following:

(1) Attorneys in the United States as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 1001.1(f).

(2) Law students and law graduates not yet admitted to the bar as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(a)(2).

(3) Reputable individuals as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(a)(3).

(4) Accredited representatives as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(a)(4).

(5) Accredited officials as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(a)(5).

All representatives must comply with the specific requirements to represent aliens before the Board of Immigration Appeals. For more

information on the requirements, see 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1 and the particular subsections referenced above as applicable. Note that law stu-

dents and law graduates must submit additional materials pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(a)(2).

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT - This form may not be used to request records under the Freedom of Information Act or the

Privacy Act. The manner of requesting such records is contained in 28 C.F.R. §§ 16.1 - 16.11 and appendices. For further information

about requesting records from the EOIR under the Freedom of Information Act, see How to File a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Request With the Executive Office for Immigration Review, available through the EOIR’s website at

CASES BEFORE THE EOIR - Automated information about cases before the EOIR is available by calling 1-800-898-7180.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

(Please attach additional sheets of paper if necessary.)

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create forms and instructions that are accurate, can be easily understood, and which impose the least possible burden on you to provide us with information. The

estimated average time to complete this form is six (6) minutes. If you have comments regarding the accuracy of this estimate, or suggestions for making this form

simpler, you can write to the Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of General Counsel, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2600, Falls Church, Virginia 22041.

Form EOIR - 27

Rev. January 2009