For Attorneys
Registrations To represent clients in removal proceedings before the EOIR or the BIA, or to represent clients before USCIS, AAO, NVC, or Consular Offices you must register with the appropriate agencies. Most of the agencies will then assign you an attorney registration number and have you make an online account. You will need the online account to submit documents and the registration numbers for immigration forms you prepare on behalf of clients. To Practice Before the Executive Office of Immigration Review The EOIR registration process is called “eRegistration” and you can find out more information about the process on the EOIR eRegistration website https://www.justice.gov/eoir/eregistry-program. You can complete the registration application here: https://ereg.eoir.justice.gov/#maincontent To complete the registration process you have to appear at 26 Federal Plaza New York, NY 10278 and provide photo ID. EOIR Courts & Appeals System (ECAS) ECAS is the system used to submit documents to the Court and to DHS/ICE and to see the record of proceedings and any orders entered by the IJ on your cases. You will need to make an ECAS account once you register with EOIR. You can access the ECAS portal here: ECAS LOGIN Something went wrong ICE eService Some people who were put into removal proceedings prior to the COVID19 pandemic still have paper records, so their files can’t be accessed using ECAS. For these cases we have to mail documents to the Court. You can register for ICE eService so that you can serve ICE electronically rather than having to mail a second copy to the ICE-OPLA Office. ICE eService is also used to submitting requests to OPLA like requests for prosecutorial discretion, requests for DHS to join in a motion, requests for stipulations, etc. Register for an ICE eService account here: https://eserviceregistration.ice.gov/ USCIS Online Account You will need a USCIS Online Account Number to put on all forms you prepare for submission to USCIS (or all the forms paralegals prepare on your behalf). Further, you can use your online account to track the progress on cases, submit G-28’s, request appointments, or make case inquiries. Some forms can even be submitted online now or respond to requests for evidence. Learn more about USCIS Online Accounts for Attorneys