US · rules
9th Cir. R. 15-4
PETITIONS FOR REVIEW OF BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS DECISIONS
A petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals decision shall state whether petitioner
(1) is detained in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security or at liberty and/or (2) has
moved the Board of Immigration Appeals to reopen or applied to the district director for an
adjustment of status. The petition shall be (1) accompanied by a copy of the Board of
Immigration Appeals order being challenged, (2) include the petitioner’s alien registration
number in the caption and (3) filed as an original in paper format unless required to be submitted
via the Appellate Electronic Filing System. (New 1/1/05; Rev. 12/1/09; Rev. 7/1/13; 12/1/24)
Cross Reference:
• Circuit Rule 25-5. Electronic Filing on page 84
FRAP 15.1
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- 2026-09-18
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- 2026-09-18
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