Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration
Appeals from a Decision of an INS Officer
U.S. Department of Justice
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Board of Immigration Appeals
WHERE TO FILE THIS APPEAL:
Do not file this directly with the Board of Immigration Appeals.
This notice of appeal must be filed with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) within 30 calendar days after
service of the decision of the INS Officer. Please read the complete instructions on the back of this form.
1. I hereby appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals from the decision of the
dated
, in the
above entitled case.
2. Specify reasons for this appeal and continue on separate sheets if necessary. Please refer to
Instruction #2 for further guidance. Warning: If the factual or legal basis for the appeal is not
sufficiently described, the appeal may be summarily dismissed.
3. Do you desire oral argument before the Board of Immigration Appeals? ❑ Yes ❑ No
4. Do you intend to file a separate written brief or statement after filing this Notice of Appeal?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Form EOIR-29
Sept. 2002
In the Matter of (Name and “A” Number):
Fee Stamp
(Title of INS Officer)
(Date of INS Decision)
Date
Signature of Appellant
(or attorney or representative)
(Print or type name)
Address (number, street, city, state, ZIPcode)
OMB No. 1125-0010; Expires 12/31/02
INSTRUCTIONS
1. F i l i n g. You must file this Notice of Appeal with the
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). If the
decision was handed to you by an INS Officer, you must
file this Notice of Appeal within 30 calendar days. If
the decision was mailed to you by the INS, this Notice
of Appeal must be received within 30 calendar days from
the date the decision was mailed to you. Follow the
instructions included with the INS decision. Do not send
this Notice of Appeal directly to the Board of Immigration
Appeals (Board).
If you are appealing a decision by an INS officer denying a
visa petition (I-130 application), please note the following:
List the name a