IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICE
BIA appeal of I-130 family petition denial or revocation (Form EOIR-29)
For a petitioner appealing a qualifying USCIS denial or revocation of an I-130 family petition to the BIA using Form EOIR-29, filed through the appropriate USCIS/DHS office.
STARTING YOUR CASE
What this service involves
We begin by reviewing your immigration history, eligibility, documents and goals. This helps us determine whether the standard service described here fits your situation and what evidence will be needed.
PREPARING YOUR RECORD
Typical documents we review
The exact documents depend on your history, eligibility and the filing requirements.
- USCIS I-130 decision and petition record
- Relationship evidence already submitted
- Additional ordinary appellate exhibits as applicable
LEGAL PREPARATION
How we prepare the case
We assess standing and timeliness, prepare EOIR-29 and EOIR-27 as appropriate, and submit a substantive appellate brief for the BIA's review.
We explain the filing plan and any case-specific concerns before the representation begins.
FLAT-FEE SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
What is included and what costs extra
Flat attorney fee for one standard Form EOIR-29 appeal of a USCIS denial or revocation of a Form I-130 family petition, through a decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Includes review of the adverse decision and available case record; standing, jurisdiction and filing-deadline analysis; appellate case strategy; Form EOIR-29 notice of appeal; Form EOIR-27 attorney notice of appearance; legal research; preparation of one substantive appellate brief; ordinary exhibits and supporting evidence; filing with the appropriate USCIS/DHS office; and routine monitoring through the Board decision. Excludes government filing fees; extensive record retrieval; translations; expert reports; complex fraud, Adam Walsh Act or other extraordinary issues; oral argument; extensive supplemental briefing; new underlying I-130 petitions; motions; and federal court litigation. Filing procedures and deadlines depend on the actual USCIS decision and current agency instructions. This is not an EOIR-26 appeal from an Immigration Judge. Where applicable, responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) relating to the covered matter are included in the flat attorney fee. Any USCIS Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) response arising from this covered application or representation, like a related Request for Evidence (RFE) response, is included in the stated flat attorney fee at no additional attorney charge.
The signed representation agreement controls the exact scope. Government fees and outside costs, where applicable, are not included unless expressly stated.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before we begin
Are government filing fees included in the price?
No. The displayed amount is the attorney fee. USCIS, consular, medical, translation and other third-party charges, when applicable, are separate unless the specific scope expressly says otherwise.
Will you charge an extra attorney fee if USCIS sends an RFE or NOID?
No additional attorney fee is charged for RFE or NOID responses arising within a Green Chavez matter already covered by a flat-fee representation agreement. The separately priced RFE and NOID services are only for new clients with applications filed independently or by another firm.
How do I find out whether my case fits this standard fee?
Contact our office for a case-specific eligibility and scope review. If your situation falls outside the listed service, we will explain the additional work and fees in writing before you hire us.