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G 28 Form

Use a G 28 Form template to make your document workflow more streamlined.

What G 28 Form is and does

G 28 Form identifies an attorney or accredited representative authorized to act for a person in an immigration matter before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The form connects the representative’s name, organization, contact details, and signature with the client and case information shown on the filing. A practice can upload the current PDF to signNow, review detected fillable fields, route it to the required signers, and retain the completed form with an audit trail. USCIS filing instructions still determine how the signed form must be submitted.

Teams that manage G 28 Form

  • Immigration attorneys can use a controlled G 28 Form template, assign client and representative fields, and preserve the completed document with signNow’s audit trail. Delegated sending lets approved staff prepare the envelope while role-based permissions keep unrelated client records outside the workflow. The attorney remains responsible for verifying the form before filing it with USCIS, consistent with current agency instructions.
  • Accredited representatives at nonprofit organizations can coordinate G 28 Form completion across intake staff and case teams. Shared templates reduce repeated field placement, while administrator controls limit editing and sending privileges. The organization can export the signed document and completion record for its client file, then separately confirm whether USCIS requires a particular submission format or delivery channel.

Who benefits from G 28 Form

G 28 Form helps immigration representatives document who is authorized to act for a client before USCIS.

  • Solo immigration attorneys can prepare G 28 Form for individual clients, collect signatures remotely, and maintain the completed representation record alongside case materials.
  • Immigration law firms can use reusable G 28 templates, delegated sending, and role-based access when multiple attorneys or accredited representatives manage client matters.
  • Nonprofit immigration service organizations can coordinate authorized representatives, protect client information, and document signed representation arrangements without requiring every client to visit an office.

These tasks are executed by both individual contributors and centralized administrators depending on organizational policy and required controls.

Who uses G 28 Form and why

Immigration representatives

Immigration attorneys and accredited representatives can prepare G 28 Form, identify the client and representative, collect signatures, and retain a documented authorization record for the related USCIS matter.

Immigration practices

Immigration practices and nonprofit legal-service organizations can use controlled templates and delegated sending to coordinate G 28 Form completion while limiting client information to assigned case personnel.

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How G 28 Form works in signNow

Use the current G 28 Form PDF, verify detected fields, route it to the client and representative, and preserve the completed record.

  • Upload form: Upload the current G 28 Form PDF to signNow.
  • Check fields: Review detected fields and add missing details.
  • Assign signers: Assign client and representative signing roles.
  • Archive record: Store the completed form with its audit trail.

Quick guide to G 28 Form

Prepare the current G 28 Form in signNow, verify every field, route it to the required parties, and preserve the completed evidence.

  • Upload document:

    Upload the current G 28 PDF.
  • Prepare fields:

    Review auto-detected fields and place missing fields.
  • Set recipients:

    Add the client and representative as signers.
  • Complete record:

    Send, sign, and download the completed record.

Audit trail for G 28 Form

A signNow audit trail links G 28 Form signing activity to the completed document, creating evidence for internal records and later review.

01

Authenticate signer:

Records the signer’s email or configured authentication event.
02

Timestamp actions:

Captures the time each signing action occurs.
03

Track document history:

Associates the completed G 28 Form with its document history.
04

Seal completion:

Protects the completed record against unnoticed changes.
05

Log activity:

Records signer, recipient, and workflow events.
06

Export evidence:

Allows authorized staff to retrieve the audit trail.

Configure G-28 signing controls

Configure identity, signature, audit, retention, encryption, and access controls before circulating G-28 Form to clients or representatives.

SettingRecommendation
Authentication methodEmail verification with optional SMS OTP
Signature typeTyped or drawn electronic signature
Audit trailCapture signer identity, timestamps, IP address, and actions
Document retentionRetain according to USCIS and client-record policies
EncryptionUse TLS 1.2 or 1.3 and AES-256 protection

Signer authentication for G 28 Form

Signer identity:

Email link authentication

Second factor:

SMS OTP when configured

Event timing:

Recorded signing timestamps

Completion record:

Document history for review

Evidence retrieval:

Authorized audit-trail export

Data protection:

TLS and AES-256 protection

Platform requirements for G 28 Form

G 28 Form can be prepared and signed through signNow in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge on Windows and macOS. signNow also provides mobile apps for iOS and Android, while encrypted connections protect documents during browser and app access.

  • Desktop browsers Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
  • Desktop systems Windows and macOS computers
  • Mobile signing iOS and Android signing apps

Immigration practices should use managed devices, current browser versions, and organization-controlled accounts when handling client identity information. Enterprise deployments can evaluate SSO provisioning, API access, and retention controls before connecting G 28 workflows to case-management or document-storage systems.

Best practices for G 28 Form records

Accurate party details, controlled access, complete audit evidence, and separate USCIS filing checks keep G 28 Form records reliable.

Verify representative and client details

Before sending G 28 Form, confirm the client’s legal name, representative details, mailing address, and contact information against the underlying immigration matter. Keep the completed form consistent with the filing package so USCIS can identify the intended attorney or accredited representative without avoidable clarification requests.

Export the audit trail with G 28

Use signNow’s audit trail to preserve the signer’s email, authentication event, timestamps, IP address, and document actions. Export the completed record and certificate of completion with the signed G 28 Form, then store both under the applicable client-file retention policy.

Restrict access to case personnel

Limit G 28 Form access to staff assigned to the immigration matter. Use shared templates for controlled fields, delegated sending for approved team members, and role-based permissions so client identity information is not exposed to unrelated users or external recipients.

Check USCIS submission requirements separately

Do not treat an electronic signature as permission to skip USCIS filing instructions or required paper submissions. Confirm the current USCIS filing method, signature requirements, and representative eligibility separately before transmitting the completed G 28 Form.

G 28 Form privacy and filing pitfalls

  • Entering a representative’s name or contact details incorrectly can create a mismatch between G 28 Form, the immigration matter, and the intended USCIS correspondence recipient.
  • Sending the completed form to an unintended recipient can expose client identity information and weaken the practice’s access-control record.
  • Failing to preserve the audit trail can make it harder to demonstrate who signed G 28 Form, when the signature occurred, and which document was completed.
  • Treating signNow completion as USCIS submission can delay a matter when the agency requires a separate filing channel, format, or supporting documentation.

G 28 Form troubleshooting questions

Resolve G 28 Form issues by checking the source PDF, signer identity, USCIS instructions, signNow plan controls, and the retained completion record.

G 28 Form can be completed through signNow’s web or mobile workflow, but an electronic signature does not replace any USCIS filing instruction. Confirm whether the submission requires an original, scanned copy, or another delivery method before sending the signed record.

Upload the current G 28 Form PDF and review signNow’s detected fields manually. Auto-detection can identify fillable areas, but staff should verify representative details, client information, signature fields, and dates before sending the document.

The signNow Business plan includes templates, audit trails, and mobile apps at $8 per user per month when billed annually. Business Premium is $15 per user per month annually and adds bulk send and kiosk mode.

Under ESIGN and UETA, an electronic signature can support a transaction when intent, consent, attribution, and record retention are established. USCIS-specific instructions and signature rules remain separate, so verify current agency requirements before filing.

If a client cannot access the signing link, resend the invitation, verify the email address, or use a controlled signing link. signNow supports mobile signing; SMS OTP can add an authentication step when the workflow requires it.

For client records containing sensitive identity information, use signNow access controls, TLS 1.2 or 1.3 in transit, AES-256 at rest, and an appropriate retention policy. HIPAA compliance is relevant only when protected health information is actually handled.

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