When you file an immigration application, there are no guarantees about the outcome of the application. If your immigration application is denied, it can be very devastating for you and your family. Fortunately, individuals whose applications are denied have the right to appeal the decision. The appeal process is a legal process with its own rules and procedures. If your immigration application was denied, Janda Law can help you through the appeals process to ensure that your case does not fail on procedural grounds. Contact us to find out how we can help you with your immigration application appeal.
- Our experienced immigration attorneys represent clients in all types of immigration cases, even the most complex cases.
- We understand the complexities of the immigration process and will guide you and your family through your appeals process.
- At the Janda Law Firm, you are assured of open and sincere communication with your attorney. You will always be in direct contact with your attorney to ask any questions or share any concerns that you may have.
The immigration appeals process like any other legal process has its own rules and procedures. Appellants must adhere to filing rules and time restrictions to get a fair chance of having their appeal considered. It is advisable to have the support of a knowledgeable Nevada immigration lawyer. If you have received an unfavorable decision in your immigration application, Janda Law can help you. Our team of experienced immigration lawyers understands the law and the rules to help you through the appeals process. Call us today at 702-758-8888 to schedule your free consultation.
Filing an Appeal with the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO)
If you receive an unfavorable immigration decision from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, (USCIS), you may be eligible to file an appeal with the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO).
Who Can File an Appeal?
Only an affected party can appeal an unfavorable decision. A person or entity with legal standing is an affected party. Parties with legal standing:
- Generally, a petitioner or an applicant for an immigrant visa has legal standing in an appeal.
- Beneficiaries or third parties do not have standing. However, beneficiaries of valid employment-based immigrant visa petitions may be considered affected parties under certain circumstances.
Appeals filed by parties with no standing are considered improperly filed and will be rejected by the USCIS.
How Much Time Do You Have to File an Appeal?
The amount of time an appellant has to file differs slightly depending on the decision and how the decision was received. If the decision was received by personal service, the appellant must file their appeal within 30 calendar days after the personal service of the decision. If the decision was mailed, then the appeal must be filed within 33 calendar days after the decision was mailed.
When the decision is the revocation of the approval of an immigrant petition, the appeal must be filed within 15 calendar days after personal service of the decision, or 18 calendar days if the decision was mailed.
Work with a Nevada Immigration Lawyer During Your Appeal Process
At Janda Law, we have the skill and experience to properly handle immigration appeals. If you have received an unfavorable immigration decision from the USCIS or a judge, Janda Law can help you. We offer free consultations. Contact us today at 702-758-8888 to schedule your free consultation.