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G28 Form

Use a G28 Form template to make your document workflow more streamlined.

What G28 Form does

G28 Form identifies an attorney or accredited representative who is authorized to communicate with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services about a client’s immigration matter. The notice connects the representative, client, and case information so USCIS knows where to send case-related communications. In signNow, a representative can upload the G28 Form, review detected fields, add the client and representative as signers, and preserve the completed notice with an audit trail. Users should verify the current USCIS form instructions and submission method before filing.

Who uses G28 Form

Immigration representatives

Attorneys and accredited representatives use G28 Form to identify their representation of a client before USCIS. They complete the representative details, client information, eligibility declarations, and signature fields before submitting the notice through the required USCIS process.

Clients and employers

Businesses, employers, and individual clients use G28 Form to document who may communicate with USCIS about a specific immigration matter. Accurate names, addresses, receipt details, and consent help prevent correspondence from reaching the wrong party.

G28 Form user profiles

  • Immigration attorneys prepare G28 Form notices alongside petitions and applications, using signNow templates to place representative, client, and signature fields consistently. The completed audit trail helps organize evidence that the notice was reviewed and signed by the intended participants.
  • Accredited representatives and corporate immigration teams use delegated sending and shared templates to coordinate G28 Form execution across multiple matters. Administrators can control access while case staff track completed notices and preserve them with related USCIS records.

How G28 Form works in signNow

Complete G28 Form in signNow by preparing its representation fields, routing the notice to the intended signers, and preserving the executed record.

  • Upload form: Upload the G28 Form document
  • Detect fields: Auto-detect and review fillable fields
  • Request signatures: Send representative and client invitations
  • Store record: Store the completed notice with its audit trail
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Steps to complete G28 Form

Prepare the current notice, confirm each party’s information, and preserve the signed G28 Form with its completion evidence.

  • Upload form:

    Upload the current G28 Form
  • Review fields:

    Review auto-detected fields and labels
  • Add signers:

    Add representative and client signers
  • Send notice:

    Send invitations for electronic signatures
  • Save records:

    Download the signed form and audit trail

Key G28 Form workflow features

signNow connects G28 Form preparation, signer routing, execution evidence, and controlled record storage in one documented workflow.

Field detection

Upload the G28 Form and review automatically detected fields before assigning representative and client information. Manual verification keeps USCIS-facing details aligned with the source document and related immigration filing.

Signer routing

Route the notice to the attorney, accredited representative, or client in the intended order. Signer roles and invitation controls reduce confusion about who must review or execute each portion.

Audit trail

Capture timestamps, signer actions, and document history in an audit trail. Preserve the trail with the completed G28 Form to support internal file review and record reconstruction.

Reusable templates

Use reusable G28 Form templates for recurring representation workflows. Templates reduce repeated placement work while still requiring review against the current USCIS version before each matter is sent.

Mobile signing

Use mobile apps when a representative or client needs to review and sign away from a desk. The completed notice remains connected to the same signNow workflow and record history.

Protected records

Apply encryption and compliance controls to protect G28 Form records during transmission and storage. HIPAA workflows require a BAA when protected health information is involved.

Security for G28 Form records

Transit encryption:

TLS 1.2/1.3 protects data in transit

Storage encryption:

AES-256 protects stored documents

SOC 2 Type II:

SOC 2 Type II certification supports controls

ISO 27001:

ISO 27001 certification supports information security

ESIGN and UETA:

ESIGN and UETA compliance supports electronic signatures

HIPAA safeguards:

HIPAA compliance requires a BAA

Recommended G28 Form workflow setup

Use a controlled signing workflow that separates representative and client roles, records execution evidence, and preserves the notice with its immigration matter.

G28 Form settingRecommended configuration
Authentication methodEmail invitation with SMS OTP
Signature typeElectronic signature with signer intent
Audit trailExport after completed G28 Form
Document retentionFirm policy tied to immigration matter
EncryptionTLS 1.2/1.3 and AES-256

G28 Form audit trail sequence

signNow records distinct events around G28 Form execution so representatives can review signer activity, document integrity, and completion history.

01

Authenticate signer:

Authentication events identify the participant
02

Capture timestamp:

The system records signing date and time
03

Hash document:

Document data receives an integrity hash
04

Seal record:

Completed records receive tamper-evident protection
05

Log actions:

Each action remains in the history
06

Export history:

Authorized users export the audit trail

Best practices for G28 Form records

Accurate field review, controlled access, and preserved execution evidence help keep a signed G28 Form connected to the correct immigration matter.

Validate every G28 Form field

Use the current USCIS version and compare every field against the related immigration filing. Confirm representative details, client information, addresses, and matter identifiers before sending invitations. Do not rely on an old saved template when USCIS has changed its instructions or form layout.

Preserve the notice and audit trail

Export the completed G28 Form and audit trail after all required signatures are finished. Store both files with the immigration matter, restrict access to authorized personnel, and preserve the original record in a system that supports later reproduction.

Restrict access to client records

Use role-based access for client and representative records because G28 Form contains identifying and immigration-related information. Give preparation staff only the permissions required for their duties, and review shared-template access when personnel or representation assignments change.

Document the applicable retention rule

Apply a documented retention schedule based on the immigration matter and organizational policy rather than assuming one universal period. For tax records, IRS rules may require three years from filing under IRC §6501(a), but that rule does not automatically govern G28 Form.

G28 Form troubleshooting questions

These answers address field accuracy, signer routing, audit evidence, privacy, and plan capabilities when preparing G28 Form in signNow.

signNow’s Business plan provides templates, audit trails, and legally binding eSignatures at $8 per user per month with annual billing. Review the current USCIS version separately, because a platform template does not determine whether the notice meets USCIS filing requirements.

Use signNow’s auto-detection to locate fields, then manually compare every representative, client, address, and matter field with the source document. Auto-detection identifies form structure; it does not verify immigration facts or USCIS eligibility.

A client can sign through the invitation workflow without receiving access to unrelated matter records. Configure recipients carefully, use role-based permissions, and apply SMS authentication when the representation workflow requires stronger signer confirmation.

signNow records timestamps, actions, signer activity, and document history in an audit trail. Export the completed G28 Form and audit trail together, then retain them under the firm’s documented immigration-record policy.

Electronic execution generally depends on intent, consent, attribution, and record reproducibility under ESIGN and applicable state law. Verify whether the receiving USCIS process accepts the chosen signature and submission method before filing.

Business Premium adds bulk send and costs $15 per user per month with annual billing, while Enterprise adds advanced signer authentication at $30. Select a plan based on workflow needs, not on immigration-law requirements.

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