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If you disagree with the Immigration Judge's decision, you can ask the Board of Immigration Appeals ("Board") to review the decision to make sure the Immigration Judge did not make a mistake. This is called an "appeal." The Board must receive your appeal within 30 days from the Judge's decision in your case.

While an AAO decision to dismiss an appeal may not be appealed to the AAO, an appellant may file a motion to reopen or reconsider the decision.

I-290B Processing Time Having an immigration attorney on your team can greatly benefit you, especially since appeals and motions are extremely complicated and must be completed in a timely manner. AAO usually takes about six months to two years to process your appeal.

These decisions are binding on the parties involved in the case, but do not create or modify USCIS policy or practice. The AAO does not announce new interpretations of law or establish agency policy through non-precedent decisions.

How long does an AAO appeal take? ing to the AAO, 97% of appeals are completed within 6 months. But some cases may take longer.

AAO appellate review: The AAO strives to complete its appellate review within 180 days from the time it receives a complete case record after the initial field review. Some cases may take longer than 180 days due to factors beyond the AAO's control.

You may not have met eligibility requirements under immigration law. USCIS will send you an official notice explaining why it denied your application. But it will not return your fees, and you won't receive an employment-based green card or lawful permanent resident status.

AAO appellate review: The AAO strives to complete its appellate review within 180 days from the time it receives a complete case record after the initial field review. Some cases may take longer than 180 days due to factors beyond the AAO's control.