The Virginia Application to Qualify as a Foreign Attorney Under Local Bankruptcy Rule 2090-1(E)(2) — RICHMOND DIVISION is a form used to register foreign attorneys wishing to practice law in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Richmond. This form is required of all foreign attorneys seeking to practice in the court. There are two types of applications: the Initial Application and the Renewal Application. The Initial Application must be completed and submitted by foreign attorneys who have not previously been approved to practice in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Virginia. The application requires the applicant to provide information about their qualifications and legal experience, a declaration of the applicant’s current good standing in their home jurisdiction, and proof of current active bar association membership. The Renewal Application is for foreign attorneys who have previously been approved to practice in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Virginia and need to renew their application. The renewal application requires the applicant to provide updated information about their qualifications and legal experience, as well as proof of current active bar association membership. In both cases, the application must be signed by the applicant and an authorized representative of the court, and must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee.