APPEALS & MOTION TO REOPEN
BIA Appeals * Federal Appeals * Motions to Reopen * Motions to Reconsider
When Your Immigration Case Was Denied You Still Have Options. A denial is not the end of your immigration journey. Whether your case was denied by USCIS Immigration Court or the Board of Immigration Appeals you may still have powerful legal options to challenge the decision.
We represent clients across New York Connecticut and Massachusetts in:
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Immigration appeals
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Motions to reopen
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Motions to reconsider
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Sua sponte reopening requests
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Ineffective assistance of counsel claims
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Federal Circuit Court appeals (Second Circuit)
If your case was mishandled ignored or wrongly denied we fight to correct the injustice and reopen the door to your immigration future.
SERVING NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY CONNECTICUT AND MASSACHUSSETTS
IMMIGRATION APPEAL SERVICES WE PROVIDE
What Is an Immigration Appeal. An appeal asks a higher authority to review and overturn a decision made by an immigration judge USCIS the Department of Homeland Security or the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Appeals require strong legal arguments detailed briefs and a deep understanding of immigration law. We prepare appeals that are persuasive evidence-driven and strategically crafted to challenge errors in the original decision.
Where We File Immigration Appeals
Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). We appeal decisions from New York Immigration Court Hartford Immigration Court Boston Immigration Court.
The BIA reviews removal orders denied asylum cases denied cancellation of removal denied motions bond decisions and marriage fraud findings.
We prepare comprehensive appellate briefs that highlight legal errors factual mistakes and due process violations.
Federal Court Appeals Second Circuit. If the BIA denies your appeal you may be able to take your case to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit which covers New York Connecticut and Vermont.
We file petitions for review emergency stay requests and federal appellate briefs. Federal appeals require advanced legal strategy and we bring the experience needed to fight at this level.
USCIS Appeals Administrative Appeals Office (AAO). If USCIS denied your case we may appeal to the Administrative Appeals Office including I-130 denials I-601 waiver denials I-212 permission to reapply denials employment-based petitions and humanitarian cases.
We analyze the denial identify legal errors and build a strong appellate argument.
Motions to Reopen and Motions to Reconsider
Motion to Reopen. A Motion to Reopen is used when new evidence becomes available that was not previously considered.
We file motions based on:
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New documents
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New testimony
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Changed country conditions
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New eligibility for relief
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Ineffective assistance of prior counsel
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Errors in the government’s evidence
Motions to reopen can stop deportation and reopen your case for a new decision.
Motion to Reconsider. A Motion to Reconsider argues that the judge or officer made a legal error in the decision.
We challenge:
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Misinterpretation of the law
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Incorrect application of standards
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Procedural mistakes
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Due process violations
These motions require precise legal writing and strong argumentation.
Sua Sponte Motions Discretionary Reopening. In rare cases the BIA or immigration judge may reopen a case on their own authority.
We file persuasive requests when:
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The denial was fundamentally unfair
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The law has changed
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Humanitarian factors demand reconsideration
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Lozada Motions. If your previous attorney failed to file documents missed deadlines gave incorrect advice did not prepare your case did not show up or submitted weak evidence you may qualify for reopening based on ineffective assistance of counsel.
We follow the strict Matter of Lozada requirements to prove attorney misconduct and fight to reopen your case.
Why Clients Across NY CT and MA Choose Us for Appeals
Aggressive High-Level Legal Writing. Appeals are won on paper. We prepare detailed appellate briefs legal arguments case law analysis evidence summaries and procedural challenges.
Deep Knowledge of Tri-State Immigration Courts. We understand the patterns tendencies and common errors of New York Hartford and Boston judges USCIS field offices and BIA adjudicators.
Fast Precise Filing. Appeals and motions have strict deadlines. We act quickly to protect your rights.
Clear Communication and Honest Guidance. We explain your chances your options and your risks so you can make informed decisions.
Common Reasons Immigration Cases Are Denied
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Weak evidence
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Missed deadlines
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Incomplete filings
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Attorney mistakes
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Misunderstanding of the law
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Inconsistent testimony
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Criminal history
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Marriage fraud allegations
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Country condition misunderstandings
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Procedural errors
We analyze the denial and build a strategy to challenge it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Appeals and Motions
How long do I have to file an appeal. Most BIA appeals must be filed within 30 days of the decision.
Can I be deported while my appeal is pending. In many cases filing an appeal automatically pauses removal but not always. We evaluate your specific situation.
What if my previous lawyer messed up my case. You may qualify for a Motion to Reopen based on ineffective assistance.
Can I stay in the U.S. while my appeal is pending. Often yes depending on the type of appeal and your immigration status.
Serving Clients Across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. We represent clients in:
New York. NYC Bronx Brooklyn Queens Staten Island Long Island Albany Buffalo Syracuse
New Jersey
Connecticut. Hartford New Haven Bridgeport Stamford Waterbury Danbury
Massachusetts. Boston Worcester Springfield Lowell Cambridge
Fight Your Denial, Reopen Your Case, Protect Your Future. A denial is not the end it’s the beginning of a new strategy.
We are ready to fight for you. Give us a call 718-874-5999 or 860-393-0043.Serving NY NJ CT MA.