Form EOIR-26 Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an Immigration Judge

U.S. Department of Justice
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Board of Immigration Appeals

OMB #1125-0002
Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an
Immigration Judge

1. List Names and Alien Numbers (A-Numbers) of all Respondents/Applicants.

WARNING: Names and A-Numbers for everyone appealing the Immigration Judge’s
decision must be written in item #1. The names and A-Numbers listed will be the only
ones considered to be the subjects of the appeal.

Staple check or money order here. Include name and A-Number for the lead
Respondent/Applicant on the face of the check or money order.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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U.S. Department of Justice
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Board of Immigration Appeals

OMB #1125-0002
Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an
Immigration Judge

2. I am

☐ the Respondent/Applicant

3. I am

☐ DETAINED

☐ DHS-ICE

☐ NOT DETAINED

(Mark only one box.)

(Mark only one box).

4. My last hearing was at:

(Location, City, State)

5. What decision are you appealing?
Mark only one box below. If you want to appeal more than one decision, you must use
more than one Notice of Appeal (Form EOIR-26).

☐ I am filing an appeal from the Immigration Judge’s decision in merits proceedings
(example: removal, deportation, exclusion, asylum, etc.) dated

☐ I am filing an appeal from the Immigration Judge’s decision in bond proceedings
dated

(For DHS use only: Did DHS invoke the automatic

stay provision before the Immigration Court?

☐ Yes

☐ No)

☐ I am filing an appeal from the Immigration Judge’s decision denying a motion to
reopen or a motion to reconsider dated

☐ I am filing an interlocutory appeal from the Immigration Judge’s
decision dated
(Please attach a copy of the Immigration Judge’s decision that you are appealing.)

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U.S. Department of Justice
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Board of Immigration Appeals

OMB #1125-0002
Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an
Immigration Judge

6. State in detail the reasons for this appeal. Please refer to the General Instructions at item
F for further guidance. You are not limited to the space provided below; use more sheets
of paper if necessary. Write your name(s) and A-Number(s) on every additional sheet.

(Attach additional sheets if necessary)
WARNING: You must clearly explain the specific facts and law on which you base your
appeal of the Immigration Judge’s decision. The Board may summarily dismiss your
appeal if it cannot tell from this Notice of Appeal, or any statements attached to this
Notice of Appeal, why you are appealing.

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U.S. Department of Justice
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Board of Immigration Appeals

OMB #1125-0002
Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an
Immigration Judge

7. Do you desire oral argument before the Board of Immigration Appeals?

☐Yes ☐ No

WARNING: If you mark “Yes” in item #7, you should also include in your statement in
item #6 why you believe your case warrants review by a three-member panel. The Board
ordinarily will not grant a request for oral argument unless you also file a brief.

8. Do you intend to file a separate written brief or statement after filing this Notice of
Appeal?

☐ Yes ☐ No

WARNING: If you mark “Yes” in Item #8, you will be expected to file a written brief or
statement after you receive a briefing schedule from the Board. The Board may
summarily dismiss your appeal if you do not file a brief or statement within the time set
in the briefing schedule.

9. Signature of Person Appealing (or attorney or representative):
Print Name:

Sign Here:

Date:

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U.S. Department of Justice
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Board of Immigration Appeals

OMB #1125-0002
Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an
Immigration Judge

10. Mailing Address of Respondents/Applicants:
Name:

Street Address:

Apartment or Room Number:

City, State, Zip Code:

Telephone Number:

NOTE: You must notify the Board within five (5) working days if you move to a new
address or change your telephone number. You must use the Change of Address
Form/Board of Immigration Appeals (Form EOIR-33/BIA).

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U.S. Department of Justice
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Board of Immigration Appeals

OMB #1125-0002
Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an
Immigration Judge

11. Mailing Address of Attorney or Representative for the Respondents/Applicants:
Name:

Street Address:

Suite or Room Number:

City, State, Zip Code:

Telephone Number:

Email:
NOTE: If an attorney or representative signs this appeal for you, he or she must file with
this appeal, a Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative Before the
Board of Immigration Appeals (Form EOIR-27).

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U.S. Department of Justice
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Board of Immigration Appeals

OMB #1125-0002
Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an
Immigration Judge

12. PROOF OF SERVICE
You must complete this section.
I
mailed or delivered a copy of this Notice of Appeal on
to

at

☐ No service needed. I electronically filed this document, and the opposing party is
participating in ECAS.

SIGN HERE:

NOTE: If you are the Respondent or Applicant, the “Opposing Party” is the Assistant
Chief Counsel of DHS – ICE.
WARNING: If you do not complete this section properly, your appeal will be rejected or
dismissed. If you do not attach a fee payment receipt, fee, or a completed Fee Waiver
Request (Form EOIR-26A) to this appeal, your appeal may be rejected or dismissed.

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U.S. Department of Justice
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Board of Immigration Appeals

OMB #1125-0002
Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an
Immigration Judge

HAVE YOU?

☐ Read all of the General Instructions.
☐ Provided all of the requested information.
☐ Completed this form in English.
☐ Provided a certified English translation for all non-English attachments.
☐ Signed the form.
☐ Served a copy of this form and all attachments on the opposing party, if applicable.
☐ Completed and signed the Proof of Service.
☐ Attached the required fee payment receipt, fee, or Fee Waiver Request.
☐ Attached a completed and signed EOIR-27 for each respondent or applicant represented by
an attorney or representative.

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