Form EOIR-29: Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals from a Decision of a DHS Officer
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What is Form EOIR-29?
Form EOIR-29 is used to appeal certain USCIS decisions to the Board of Immigration Appeals, such as the denial of a family-based Form I-130 petition. Although it is a Department of Justice form, it is filed with the DHS office that made the decision, which then forwards the record to the Board.
Who files it: A petitioner or applicant, or their representative, appealing a DHS officer's decision that is appealable to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Filed within 30 days of the decision being appealed
- A clear statement of the reasons for the appeal
- Copy of the decision being appealed
- Proof of service on the DHS office, as the form instructs
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form EOIR-29 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form EOIR-29
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 1 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: A-Numbers.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 3 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 2 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form EOIR-29
- Use the current edition (02/01/26). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form EOIR-29 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form EOIR-29 questions
What is Form EOIR-29 used for?
Form EOIR-29 is used to appeal certain USCIS decisions to the Board of Immigration Appeals, such as the denial of a family-based Form I-130 petition. Although it is a Department of Justice form, it is filed with the DHS office that made the decision, which then forwards the record to the Board.
Who files Form EOIR-29?
A petitioner or applicant, or their representative, appealing a DHS officer's decision that is appealable to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
What does FormVeritas check on Form EOIR-29?
FormVeritas runs 6 checks written for Form EOIR-29, covering answers left blank, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form EOIR-29?
USCIS lists 02/01/26 as the current edition of Form EOIR-29, and also accepts 07/2025, 07/2019, 03/2018, 07/2015, 01/2015, 10/2013, 10/2012, 04/2009. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form EOIR-29 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form EOIR-29 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form EOIR-29?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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