BIA Appeals Explained: When, Why, and How to Appeal an Immigration Judge’s Decision

Category: Appeals & Motions

You generally have 30 days to appeal an immigration judge’s decision to the BIA.
You can appeal if:

• The judge made a legal error

• Evidence was overlooked

• The wrong standard was used

• Your credibility was evaluated improperly

• Relief was denied incorrectly

A strong appeal requires:

• Careful record review

• Targeted legal issues

• A persuasive appellate brief

We prepare all briefs in-house with judge-level analysis.