Form I-826 - Notice Of Rights And Request For Disposition printable pdf download

Form I-826 - Notice Of Rights And Request For Disposition

Department of Homeland Security

Notice of Rights and Request for Disposition

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection

File No:

Name:

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

You have been arrested because immigration officers believe that you are illegally in the United States. You

have the right to a hearing before the Immigration Court to determine whether you may remain in the United

States. If you request a hearing, you may be detained in custody or you may be eligible to be released on

bond, until your hearing date. In the alternative, you may request to return to your country as soon as possible,

without a hearing.

You have the right to contact an attorney or other legal representative to represent you at your hearing, or to

answer any questions regarding your legal rights in the United States. Upon your request, the officer who

gave you this notice will provide you with a list of legal organizations that may represent you for free or for a

small fee. You have the right to communicate with the consular or diplomatic officers from your country. You

may use a telephone to call a lawyer, other legal representative, or consular officer at any time prior to your

departure from the United States.

REQUEST FOR DISPOSITION

I request a hearing before the Immigration Court to determine whether or not I may remain in the

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United States

I believe I face harm if I return to my country. My case will be referred to the Immigration Court

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for a hearing.

I admit that I am in the United States illegally, and I believe I do not face harm if I return to my

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country. I give up my right to a hearing before the Immigration Court. I wish to return to my

country as soon as arrangements can be made to effect my departure. I understand that I may be

held in detention until my departure.

Signature of Subject

Date

CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE

Notice read by subject

Notice read to subject by

, in the

language.

Name of Service Officer (Print)

Name of Interpreter (Print)

Signature of Officer

Date and Time of Service

Form I-826 (4-1-97)N

Form I-826 - Notice Of Rights And Request For Disposition