BIA Practice Manual
Chapter 12 - Forms
12.1 - Forms Generally
There is an official form that must be used to:
- file an appeal - see Chapter 4.4(b) (Notice of Appeal)
- request a fee waiver - see Chapter 3.4 (Filing Fees)
- appear as a practitioner of record - see Chapter 2.1(b) (Entering an Appearance as Practitioner of Record)
- disclose document assistance through limited appearance - see Chapter 2.1(c) (Limited Appearance for Document Assistance)
- request most kinds of relief - see 8 C.F.R. parts 299, 1299
There is an official form that should be used to:
- file a practitioner or recognized organization complaint - see Chapter 11.5 (Complaints)
There is no official form to:
- file a motion - see Chapter 5.2(b) (Form)
An appeal form, such as the Form EOIR‑26, should never be used to file a motion.