EOIR- 31A Request by Organization for Accreditation of Non-Attorne

U.S. Department of Justice OMB#

Executive Office for Immigration Review Request by Organization for Accreditation

of Non-Attorney Representative

1. Organization seeking accreditation of representative

Name of organization___________________________________________________________________________________________

DBA _______________________________________Name(s) previously applied under______________________________________

Number and Street_____________________________________________________________________________Suite ____________

City_____________________________________________________________State___________________ Zip Code_____________

Telephone______________________Fax______________________Email________________________________________________

Website______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Check one:

Organization is not recognized and a Request for Recognition of a Non-Profit Religious, Charitable, Social Service, or Similar Organization (Form EOIR-31) accompanies this request.

Organization is already recognized. Date of recognition ___________________________________ (Month/Day/Year)

First______________________________Middle__________________________ Last_______________________________________

Other names used______________________________________________________________________________________________

This individual has been previously accredited. Yes No If “yes,” provide the name(s) of the other recognized organization(s) for which this individual serves or has served as an accredited representative:

Name of other organization(s)____________________________________________________________________________________

Date(s) of last approval of accreditation______________________________________________(Attach additional sheets if necessary)

2. Name of proposed representative

Full (practice before BIA, immigration courts, and DHS) or Partial (practice before DHS only)

3. Type of accreditation sought (check one)

4. Renewal of accreditation (check if applicable)

Full (practice before BIA, immigration courts, and DHS) or Partial (practice before DHS only)

Date of last approval of accreditation __________________________ (Month/Day/Year)

(Attach copy of last order approving accreditation, if available)

1. Good moral character. Attach character reference letters and other supporting documentation.

2. Broad knowledge of immigration and nationality law and procedure. Attach a resume and documentation demonstrating knowledge and experience in immigration law, practice, and procedure. List relevant trainings completed, including an overview of fundamentals of immigration law and procedure, and include certificates of completion, if any.

3. Full accreditation also requires documentation demonstrating the applicant possesses the essential skills for effective litigation. Attach documents showing relevant education, training, or experience.

5. Qualifications for accreditation

6. Attestations (complete both)

Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I have examined this form, including accompanying attachments, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete.

________________________________________

Signature of proposed representative

________________________________________Print name of proposed representative

_________________________________________________

Date

Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I am of good moral character, and I have reviewed this form regarding my qualifications for accreditation, including accompanying attachments, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete.

___________________________________________

Signature of proposed representative

___________________________________________Print name of proposed representative

___________________________________________________

Date

Officer of organization

Proposed representative

7. Proof of service (complete both)

I, _________________________________________________(print name) mailed or delivered a copy of this Optional Form EOIR-31A and its attachments to the District Director for USCIS of DHS on______________________________(Date) at __________________________________________________________________________________(Number and Street)

__________________________________________________________________________________(City, State, Zip Code)

________________________________________________(Signature)

DHS USCIS

I, _________________________________________________(print name) mailed or delivered a copy of this Optional Form EOIR-31A and its attachments to the Chief Counsel for ICE of DHS on__________________________________(Date)

at __________________________________________________________________________________(Number and Street)

__________________________________________________________________________________(City, State, Zip Code)

_______________________________________________(Signature)

DHS ICE

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. We try to create forms and instructions that are accurate, can be easily understood, and which impose the least possible burden on you to provide us with information. The estimated average time to review the form, gather necessary materials, and assemble the attachments is 2 hours. If you have comments regarding the accuracy of this estimate, or suggestions for making this form simpler, you can write to the Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2600, Falls Church, Virginia 20530.

Optional Form EOIR-31A Month 2013