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An adverse immigration decision can put your status, your family, and your future in this country at risk. At Law Offices of Juliana Lamardo, Attorney At Law, we represent clients in Miami immigration appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO), and federal court. Attorney Juliana G. Lamardo handles each case directly from start to finish. You won’t be handed off to a paralegal or junior associate.

We take on high-pressure cases that other attorneys turn away, including removal defense and appeals involving lawful permanent residents with criminal records. If you’ve received an unfavorable ruling, the deadline to respond is short. Acting quickly can help preserve your right to appeal.

We handle Miami immigration appeals arising from:

Deportation Orders / Removal Orders
Bond Orders
Revocation of Citizenship
Denials of Adjustment of Status / Green Cards
Waivers of Inadmissibility
Denial of Naturalization
Asylum and Refugee Status Denials

Call Law Offices of Juliana Lamardo, Attorney At Law at (305) 444-0099 to discuss your appeal before the deadline passes.

What Is an Immigration Appeal?

An immigration appeal is a formal request asking a higher authority to review and overturn an unfavorable decision made by an immigration judge or USCIS officer. It isn’t a new hearing. The reviewing body examines the existing record and the legal arguments presented in a written brief to determine whether the original decision was correct.

Not every denial automatically qualifies for a formal appeal. Your appeal rights will be stated on your USCIS denial notice or the immigration judge’s order. When a formal appeal isn’t available, a motion to reopen or a motion to reconsider may still offer a path forward based on new evidence or legal error. BIA appeals generally take anywhere from 8 to 18 months, and cases involving complex or unusual legal issues can take longer.

The Immigration Appeals Process, Step by Step

Understanding what happens after you file helps you set realistic expectations and stay prepared at each stage.

File a Notice of Appeal: The process begins by filing a Notice of Appeal within the applicable deadline, identifying the grounds for challenging the decision.
Receipt & Briefing Schedule: Once a timely Notice of Appeal is filed, the BIA confirms the decision is on appeal and issues a briefing schedule along with the transcript of the proceedings.
Written Briefs: Both the appellant and the government submit written briefs. The appellate brief presents the factual and legal arguments supporting the appeal and must be grounded in the record.
Review & Decision: One or three BIA judges review the briefs and the full record, then issue a written decision. The appeal may be sustained, dismissed, or the case may be remanded to the immigration court for a new decision.
Oral Arguments: In some cases, the BIA schedules oral arguments before issuing a decision.

Each step carries procedural requirements that, if missed, can end an appeal before the merits are ever considered. An attorney who regularly handles appeals can structure the brief around your strongest legal grounds and help avoid missed deadlines.

Eligibility for Filing an Immigration Appeal

Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis. Your USCIS denial notice or the immigration judge’s order will identify whether you have the right to appeal, which body has jurisdiction, and the deadline that applies. If the immigration court denied your case, it provides the appropriate appeal forms.

Commonly appealable decisions include deportation and removal orders, visa petition denials, bond order denials, adjustment of status denials, naturalization denials, waiver denials, and asylum or refugee status denials. When a formal appeal isn’t available, a motion to reopen or reconsider may allow the case to be re-examined. We can review your denial notice and advise you on which path fits your situation.

Why Miami Clients Work With Attorney Juliana G. Lamardo

Attorney Juliana G. Lamardo is an immigrant herself. That firsthand experience with the U.S. immigration system isn’t a tagline. It shapes how she reads a case, how she builds a brief, and how she communicates with clients who are waiting on decisions that affect everything.

Founded in 2016, our firm brings over a decade of immigration law experience to every case. Juliana is known for taking on difficult matters, including removal defense and appeals for lawful permanent residents with criminal records. These are the cases where the stakes are highest and other attorneys often decline. She remains assertive in pursuing the best available outcome and accessible when clients have questions.

Let us put our knowledge and experience to work for you by contacting us at (305) 444-0099 now.

Where to File a Miami Immigration Appeal

Filing with the wrong entity can result in dismissal, so identifying the correct venue is one of the first steps in any appeal. Your denial notice or the immigration judge’s order will specify which body has jurisdiction and where to send your filing.

There are three main venues for immigration appeals in the United States:

USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) – Handles denials of visa petitions and certain other decisions made by USCIS officers. Most AAO appeals are filed on Form I-290B.
Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) – Reviews decisions issued by immigration judges, including removal orders and bond denials. Immigration court appeals and bond denial appeals go to the BIA and are not filed on Form I-290B.
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit – For cases originating in Florida, including Miami, this is the federal appellate court that reviews BIA decisions when further review is sought. It operates under federal court procedural standards and is separate from the BIA entirely.

If you mail your appeal, confirm you’re sending it to the correct address and allow enough time for it to arrive before the deadline. Transit time counts against you.

Deadlines for Filing an Immigration Appeal

The deadline to file a Notice of Appeal is 30 days from the date of the immigration judge’s decision. This applies whether the decision was delivered orally in court or issued in writing. If the decision is mailed, three days are added. No further extensions are available. Missing the deadline can forfeit your right to appeal entirely, which is why retaining an attorney as soon as you receive an adverse decision can be critical.

Documents Required for an Immigration Appeal

Most USCIS appeals are filed using Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion. The denial notice will specify which form applies and the submission deadline. Immigration court denials and bond denial appeals go to the BIA and aren’t filed on Form I-290B.

A written brief isn’t formally required, but an incomplete or legally insufficient brief puts the appeal at serious risk of dismissal. The brief must address the correct legal standards and be supported by the record of proceedings. We can also identify and file supporting evidence that strengthens the factual basis for the appeal.

To discuss your case with a skilled immigration lawyer, call our law firm at (305) 444-0099 today.

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Specializes in Complicated or Overlooked Cases
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Quick to Respond
Juliana and her team are very good at communicating quickly and working on Detention Cases.
Knowledge of the Law
Juliana is very experienced with Immigration Law including Bond Cases and Complicated Removal Cases.
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Juliana was an immigrant herself and understands the difficulties her clients face.
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