Definition

Form I-290B

Notice of Appeal or Motion (USCIS).

I-290B is filed to appeal a USCIS decision to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) or to file a motion to reopen or reconsider. It must usually be filed within 30 days of the underlying decision.

See also

Motion to Reopen

A request asking USCIS or an immigration court to reconsider a decision based on new facts.
Motion to Reconsider

A request asking USCIS or an immigration court to revisit a decision based on legal error.

Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.