It is a request asking USCIS or Immigration Court to review a closed or denied case again.
A motion to reopen can be filed when there is new evidence, an error, or important circumstances that were not considered before. The goal is for the authority to review whether the case should be reopened and evaluated again.
First we review the decision, then we organize useful and verifiable evidence.
When it is used
When the case needs a second review based on relevant facts, evidence or circumstances.
Closed or denied case
When there is a prior decision and it is necessary to evaluate whether there is a basis to request reopening.
Missed hearing
When you could not attend a hearing for a justified and documentable reason.
New evidence
When important documents or circumstances appear that were not presented before.
Error or change
When there were errors, circumstances outside your control or relevant changes in your immigration situation.
How ETIKA helps
We organize a clear document path so your motion is understandable, supported, and well prepared.
01
Review of closure or denial
We identify the reason for the prior decision and which documents should be reviewed first.
02
New evidence available
We evaluate reports, personal, work, medical documents, or relevant communications.
03
Professional structuring
We prepare a clear document narrative to organize the motion and its support.
04
Package for Court or USCIS
We organize forms, attachments, translations, and proof of filing based on what applies.
We provide administrative guidance and document preparation. We do not provide legal representation or legal advice. Cases that require legal analysis are referred to Arbelo Law Group.
Who may need it
People with closed or denied cases before Immigration Court or USCIS.
It may apply to people with relevant new evidence, people who could not attend a hearing for a justified reason or cases where important circumstances existed that were not evaluated before.
General documents required
The strength of a motion depends on each document has order, purpose, and consistency.
This list helps us review your file with structure. If you do not have some of these documents, we guide you in identifying alternative evidence before preparing the package.
01
Motion drafted and signed
Addressed to USCIS or the corresponding Court, indicating the A-Number and the decision requested to be reopened.
02
Personal statement of the applicant
Clear chronological story about the facts that motivate reopening and the circumstances that affected the case.
03
Documentation of support
Medical reports, clinical certificates, hospital reports, work records, or other relevant support.
04
Evidence of gestiones and communications
Screenshots, emails, messages, or records that show timely attempts to appear or resolve the situation.
05
NTA and notices of hearing
Copy of the Notice to Appear and communications issued by the Immigration Court.
06
Order of removal or prior decision
Copy of the order, closure, denial or prior decision issued by an immigration judge or officer.
07
Form EOIR-28
When refiling with the Court exists, the corresponding form is included if applicable.
08
Evidence preliminary of eligibility
Documents that help show that, if the case is reopened, there is a basis to continue the immigration process.
09
Certified translations
All documents in another language must be filed with translation certified into English.
10
Proof of filing
Proof of filing, receipt, or notice to the corresponding authority when applicable.
After filing
The result is not automatic; the authority reviews whether there are sufficient reasons to reopen.
What happens next?
USCIS or the Court reviews the motion. DHS/OPLA may respond, and then a judge or officer decides whether the case deserves reopening.
If approved
The case is reactivated and can be reviewed again based on the type of process and the corresponding authority.
If denied
The case remains closed or denied. Timelines can vary based on the court, workload, and file complexity.
Value and way to start
A propuesta clear for prepare your motion with order, evidence and follow-up.
We first review the type of decision, date, available evidence, and whether it corresponds to USCIS or Immigration Court. ÉTIKA's service has a fixed price; the official fee is paid separately.
Document reviewMotion structurePackage organizationTranslations if applicableAdministrative follow-up
Investment reference
ÉTIKA serviceUSD 1,200
+
Official fee (EOIR)USD 1,045
=
Estimated totalUSD 2,245
The official fee is paid separately and confirmed before filing. Shipping or external costs, if any, are also confirmed beforehand.
General information and editable. Official fees, timelines and requirements can change and are confirmed before preparing or filing the process. Étika Global Consulting provides administrative guidance, document preparation and follow-up. We do not provide legal representation.