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Motion to Reopen

Motion to Reopen

Updated August 15, 2026 by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith

Motion to Reopen When USCIS denies a case, the applicant normally has the opportunity to file a motion to reopen, motion to reconsider and/or an appeal.  A motion to reopen, reconsider, or an appeal must be filed within 30 days of the unfavorable decision (or 33 days if the decision is mailed).  A late filed motion to … Read more

Categories I-290B, Motion to Reconsider, Motion to Reopen
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