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Form G-28 Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly Filed

The representative form (G-28) was rejected because it was filed incorrectly.

What it means

USCIS rejected the representative's form (G-28), so it will not recognize that attorney or representative on the case for now. The case itself continues.

What happens next

Your representative should file a correct G-28.

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Official USCIS wording

On September 9, 2026, we rejected your Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, Receipt Number XXXXXXXXXXXXX, because it was not filed correctly. If you wish to be represented, please contact your attorney or accredited representative to submit a new Form G-28 to the USCIS location where your case is pending. For more information on filing a Form G-28, please visit <a href="http://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-your-form-g-28" target="_blank"> http://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-your-form-g-28</a>. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

The numbers

129 cases I track in this state

I-485 most common form

Which forms show this

Form	Cases
I-485	36