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What is USCIS Form G-28I used for?
Use this form to provide notice that an attorney admitted to practice of the law in a country other than the United States seeks to appear before DHS in a matter outside the geographical confines of the United States.
G-28I has a narrow overseas-attorney scope
Form G-28I gives notice that an attorney admitted outside the United States seeks to appear in a DHS matter occurring outside the geographical confines of the United States. It is not the ordinary appearance form for a U.S.-licensed attorney or accredited representative handling a domestic USCIS matter. Confirm both the attorney’s admission and the location and nature of the proceeding before selecting it.
File the notice with the related overseas matter and make the client, attorney, organization, and case information match the underlying submission. G-28I does not expand who may practice before DHS, create eligibility for the requested immigration action, or substitute for Form G-28 where that form applies. The distinction is based on the representative and the location of the matter, not simply on whether the client happens to be abroad.
What to prepare before filling G-28I
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Confirm that Form G-28I, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney in Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States, matches the specific benefit, request, verification, or record you need.
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Download the current Form G-28I and its separate instructions from USCIS, then compare the edition date before typing any answers.
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For Form G-28I, collect the identity records, receipt or account numbers, dates, addresses, and prior immigration documents that support your answers.
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Follow the official Form G-28I filing method and address; do not assume it can be submitted through a USCIS online account.
Current official filing details
The details below are condensed from the USCIS page reviewed on 2026-07-26. Follow the official page and instructions if they differ from this snapshot.
Edition date
05/23/18. We will publish a new edition of this form soon.
In the meantime, you may continue using the 05/23/18 edition despite the expiration date. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Where to file
File this form with the application or petition submitted to a DHS office outside the geographical confines of the United States. This form may not be filed with matters in offices within the United States.
Filing fee
You can find the filing fee for Form G-28I by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
USCIS filing tips
Don’t forget to sign your form. Also, be sure to have the applicant, petitioner, requestor, or respondent sign the form!
We will reject any unsigned form.
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What is Form G-28I used for?
Use this form to provide notice that an attorney admitted to practice of the law in a country other than the United States seeks to appear before DHS in a matter outside the geographical confines of the United States.
How much does Form G-28I cost?
You can find the filing fee for Form G-28I by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
Can I file Form G-28I online?
The USCIS all-forms directory does not list a general online filing option for this form. Follow the official page for the required filing method.
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Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Independent guide by Clerks AI; not affiliated with USCIS and not legal advice.
Last researched 2026-07-26. Recheck the official page before filing.