9.
The respondent estimates that _______ hours will be required for the respondent to present the case.
“ It is requested that the Immigration Court order an interpreter proficient in
10.
the _________________ language, ______________ dialect;
OR
“ The respondent speaks English and does not require the services of an interpreter.
___________________
_____________________________________
Date
Attorney or Representative for the Respondent
RESPONDENT’S PLEADING DECLARATION
I, __________________________, have been advised of my rights in these proceedings by my attorney or
representative. I waive further explanation of those rights by this court.
I have been advised by my attorney or representative of the consequences of failing to appear for a hearing. I have
also been advised by my attorney of the consequences of failing to appear for a scheduled date of departure of
deportation. I understand those consequences.
I have been advised by my attorney or representative of the consequences of knowingly filing a frivolous asylum
application. I understand those consequences.
I have been advised by y attorney or representative of the consequences of failing to follow the DHS biometrics
instructions within the time allowed. I understand those consequences.
I understand that if my mailing address changes I must notify the court within 5 days of such change by completing
an Alien’s Change of Address Form(Form EOIR-33/IC0 and filing it with this court.
Finally, my attorney or representative has explained to me what this Written Pleadings says. I understand it, I agree
with it, and I request that the court accept it as my pleading.
________________
________________________
Date
Respondent
CERTIFICATE OF INTERPRETATION
I,________________________, am competent to translate and interpret from
(name of interpreter)
_________________________ into English, and I certify that I have read this entire document
(name of language)
to the respondent in ___________________, and that the respondent stated that he or she
(name of language)
understood the document before he or she signed the Pleading Declaration above.
____________________________
(signature of interpreter)
_____________________________
(typed/printed name of interpreter)
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