8.6 - Appearances
(a) Notices of Appearance
Only parties, their representatives, and amicus curiae invited by the Board may participate in oral argument. See generally Chapter 2 (Appearances before the Board). Every representative who wishes to argue before the Board must file a Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative Before the Board of Immigration Appeals (Form EOIR‑27). See Chapter 2.1(b) (Entering an Appearance). If, at any time after the filing of the appeal, there is a change in representation, the new representative must immediately file a Notice of Appearance. See Chapters 2.1(b) (Entering an Appearance), 2.3(d) (Appearances), 2.3(j) (Change in representation).
(b) Multiple Representation
Parties are limited to one representative of record. See Chapter 2.3(f) (Multiple representatives). If a representative of record wishes to share oral argument with another person, or wishes another person to argue in his or her place, he or she must submit a written request to the Oral Argument Coordinator at least 15 days in advance of the scheduled oral argument. The request must also be served upon the other party. That person must both satisfy the appearance requirements and file a separate Notice of Appearance (Form EOIR‑27). See Chapter 2.1 (Representation Generally). The Notice of Appearance should reflect that his or her appearance is solely for the purpose of participating in oral argument, which is done by writing in large letters at the top of the form the words: “ORAL ARGUMENT ONLY.” The Notice of Appearance must be sent directly to the Oral Argument Coordinator.
Representatives who appear solely for the purpose of oral argument are advised that, once oral argument is concluded, all notices and Board correspondence will be sent only to the representative of record. The representative of record is responsible for providing copies of notices or correspondence to the representative who entered an appearance strictly for oral argument purposes.
(c) Motions to Withdraw
Once oral argument is scheduled, motions to withdraw as counsel are entertained only where good cause is shown. See Chapter 2.3(j)(3) (Withdrawal of Counsel). Substitution of counsel is permitted. See Chapter 2.3(j)(1) (Substitution of Counsel).