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BIA Appeals | Florida<\/p>

Appealing an Asylum Denial to the BIA? Act Quickly and Get Clear Guidance<\/h1>

AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on removal defense and BIA appeals for immigrants across Florida, including Miami, Broward County and Orlando. Adriana Gomez is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>

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By Adriana Gomez \u00b7 Published November 3, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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If an immigration judge has denied your asylum request, you may be able to appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The deadline is short, so it helps to start early. This page explains how a BIA appeal of an asylum denial works in Florida, what the deadlines are, and what the possible results look like. AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on removal defense, and BIA appeals are part of that work. Adriana Gomez is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n

What a BIA appeal of an asylum denial is<\/h2>\n

A BIA appeal asks the Board of Immigration Appeals to review an immigration judge’s decision. The Board sits within the Department of Justice. The Board sits within the Department of Justice, subject to the general supervision of the Director, Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) (8 CFR 1003.1<\/a>). Only the parties covered by the decision, and named on the appeal, may take it (8 CFR 1003.3<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The judge’s decision can be oral or written. A written decision states the reasons for granting or denying the request. It ends with the judge’s order (8 CFR 1240.12<\/a>). Start with that order. It shows exactly what the judge decided.<\/p>\n

Asylum is only one form of protection. An immigration judge may decide asylum and withholding of removal together, whether or not asylum is granted (8 CFR 1208.16<\/a>). If an applicant is found ineligible for asylum on certain mandatory grounds, the applicant is still considered for eligibility for withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) of the Act. The same applies to protection under the Convention Against Torture when it is requested or the evidence points to a risk of torture (8 CFR 1208.13<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n

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If a written asylum denial has you weighing an appeal before the deadline, you don't have to work through it alone. Contact our office to talk through your options. Talk it through with our team — we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p>

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Deadlines: the 10-day notice of appeal and Form EOIR-26<\/h2>\n

In most cases you have 10 calendar days to file the Notice of Appeal (Form EOIR-26) with the Board. If the judge adjudicated an asylum application and did not deny it under INA 208(a)(2)(A), (B), or (C), you have 30 calendar days (8 CFR 1003.38<\/a>). The clock starts on the day the judge states an oral decision. For a written decision, it starts on the day the decision is mailed or sent electronically. If the last day falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day (8 CFR 1003.38<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The notice must reach the Board on time. It also needs all required fees or fee waiver requests, plus proof that a copy went to the other side (8 CFR 1003.3<\/a>). An appeal that is not received on time is not properly filed.<\/p>\n

You must identify the findings or legal conclusions you challenge. If the appeal raises a legal question, you must cite the authority that supports you (8 CFR 1003.3<\/a>). Issues left out of the notice are deemed waived (8 CFR 1003.38<\/a>). Failing to state the reasons can also lead to dismissal (8 CFR 1240.15<\/a>).<\/p>\n

A common mistake is waiting for paperwork to arrive before acting. Whether an appeal fits your case depends on the facts.<\/p>\n

What representation covers in a BIA appeal<\/h2>\n

A lawyer handles the filing and writing work, so you can focus on your family and your case. Representation in a BIA appeal typically includes:<\/p>\n