Fill out Form G-28 Online in 2026

Form G-28 is an official USCIS document that establishes the presence of legal representation in an immigration case. It serves as a notice of entry of appearance as an attorney or accredited representative before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

The form formally records who are recognized by USCIS as representing the applicant or petitioner in a specific manner, ensuring that the agency acknowledges that representation on the case.

Form G-28 is used to:

• Appoint an attorney or accredited representative for a specific USCIS case or filing.
• Authorize USCIS to share case information with that representative and send them official notices related to the matter.

Part 1 — Information About Attorney or Accredited Representative

• Enter the representative’s identifying details, address, and contact information.
• Indicate whether the representative is an attorney or an accredited representative and provide relevant credentials.

Part 2 — Eligibility Information

• Confirm the representative’s eligibility to practice before DHS, including bar membership, accreditation status, or supervised role if applicable.

Part 3 — Notice of Appearance

• Specify the agency involved (USCIS, ICE, or CBP), the role of the client, and the immigration matter or form(s) covered by the representation.
• Provide the client’s identifying and contact information.

Part 4 — Client’s Consent and Signature

• The client authorizes representation and consents to the release of information. The client must sign and date this section.

Part 5 — Attorney or Accredited Representative Signature

• The representative certifies the information, selects notice and document delivery preferences, and signs and dates the form.

Part 6 — Additional Information (If Needed)

• Use only if extra space is required to complete earlier sections.

Form G-28 is completed by an attorney or accredited representative when they are representing someone in an immigration matter before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Filing this form tells USCIS who is authorized to act on the client’s behalf and receive case-related information.

You do not need to file Form G-28 if you are handling your case on your own without an attorney or accredited representative.

The form is also generally not required for government officials acting in an official capacity, as long as they are not seeking immigration benefits for themselves.

You should submit Form G-28 as soon as an attorney or accredited representative starts representing you in a specific immigration case.

In most cases, this form is filed alongside the main immigration application. If a representative is hired after the case is already filed, the form can be submitted later to notify USCIS.

You can get a blank Form G-28 (PDF format is the standard one) from USCIS or use our online editor that provides the form ready to fill out. It allows you to start completing the form right away without downloading or printing it.

You can sign Form G-28 online using CookPDF. First, upload the form to the PDF editor and fill in the required fields. Once the form is complete, add your electronic signature using the built-in signing tool. After signing, click Done to download the finalized document.

Form G-28 is filed together with the immigration application or petition it applies to.

If the case is filed by mail, include Form G-28 in the same package and send it to the USCIS address listed in the form instructions. If you hire a representative after filing, the G-28 can be sent separately to the office handling your case.

For online filings, Form G-28 may be submitted electronically, depending on the case type. Always check USCIS instructions to confirm the correct filing method.

• Form G-1145 – E-Notification of Application or Petition Acceptance Used to receive email or text updates from USCIS after a filing is accepted. While optional, it is often included in cases handled by an attorney to keep all parties informed.
• Form I-129 – Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker Commonly filed by employers with the help of an attorney. When legal representation is involved, Form G-28 is submitted to identify the representative formally.
• Form I-130 – Petition for Alien Relative Used in family-based immigration cases. If an attorney or accredited representative assists with the filing, Form G-28 is included to authorize communication with USCIS.
• Form I-485 – Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Frequently prepared with legal support. Form G-28 designates the attorney or representative who may receive notices and communicate with USCIS on the applicant’s behalf.
• Form I-765 – Application for Employment Authorization Often filed as part of a broader immigration case. When representation is involved, Form G-28 ensures USCIS correspondence is sent to the authorized representative.