ON YOUR TEAM
A former Immigration Judge.
A well-preserved appeal or a well-timed motion to reopen can reverse a removal order, win a new hearing, or set up a stronger petition in federal court. But the window is short and the standard is exacting. This is appellate work — and it rewards attorneys who do it every day.
Manifest Immigration Law Group
The Board of Immigration Appeals is the highest administrative body interpreting U.S. immigration law. It reviews decisions from immigration judges and certain DHS officers, and its rulings are binding on immigration courts nationwide unless overturned by the Attorney General or a federal court.
If an immigration judge orders you removed, denies relief (like asylum, cancellation, or adjustment), or terminates a case in a way that hurts you, you generally have a short window — often as little as 10–30 days — to file Form EOIR-26. Miss the deadline and the decision becomes final.
A motion to reopen is the right tool when there’s new evidence — changed country conditions, ineffective assistance of prior counsel, a missed hearing due to lack of notice, or new eligibility for relief. It’s filed with whichever body issued the last decision (the IJ or the BIA).
A win at the BIA can mean a reversal, a remand back to the immigration judge for a new hearing, or a stay of removal while your case is reconsidered. Even a loss, when the record is properly preserved, sets up a stronger petition for review in federal circuit court.
Actual appellate experience. Trial and appellate work are different disciplines. Ask how many BIA briefs the attorney has personally written in the last three years.
Federal circuit familiarity. The best BIA briefs are written with an eye on preserving issues for a federal petition for review if the appeal fails.
An honest read of your record. A serious appellate attorney will tell you when an appeal is a bad bet — not just take the retainer.
Deadline discipline. Appeal windows are unforgiving. Your attorney should be equipped to file within days of engagement, not weeks.
A team, not a lone practitioner. Complex briefs benefit from a second set of eyes — paralegals, associates, and senior review.
OUR ATTORNEYS
Three senior appellate voices — built inside the immigration court system, federal briefing, and complex removal defense — working the same file.
AILA PRESIDENT
Jeff Joseph
Immigration Appeals Practice Lead
Jeff brings more than 30 years of experience and a reputation as one of the most respected immigration attorneys in the country. He has led or participated in federal litigation that reshaped immigration law nationwide.
1,000+
Cases filed
29+
Years legal career
FORMER IMMIGRATION JUDGE
Hon. Mimi Tsankov (Ret.)
Strategic Advisor
Mimi served as an Immigration Judge in New York for 18+ years and previously worked as an asylum officer, INS assistant district counsel, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. She brings a rare inside view of how judges — and the BIA — actually read a brief.
20+
Years legal career
FORMER IMMIGRATION JUDGE
Hon. Batya Ehrens
Immigration Appeals Attorney
Batya leads Manifest’s appellate practice, focused on BIA briefs, motions to reopen, and preserving issues for federal circuit review. She’s known for tight, issue-driven writing and for taking cases other firms have called unwinnable.
1,500+
Cases filed
20+
Years legal career
PRICING
Every engagement includes live case tracking in the Manifest portal, a two-chair legal review, and guaranteed timelines personalized to your case.
Motion to Reopen
Starting at
$2,500
What’s included:
Motion to reopen prepared & filed
Deadline & eligibility assessment
Supporting evidence and declarations package
Live case tracking in the Manifest portal
Two-chair legal review
Guaranteed timelines personalized to your case*
Start a motion to reopen
FULL APPEAL
BIA Appeal
Starting at
$4,000
What’s included:
Notice of Appeal (Form EOIR-26) prepared & filed
Full written brief to the Board of Immigration Appeals
Complete record review + issue preservation for federal appeal
Live case tracking in the Manifest portal
Two-chair legal review
Guaranteed timelines personalized to your case*
Start a BIA appeal
SECTION 02 — PROCESS
INSIDE YOUR APPEAL WINDOW?
Talk to an appeals attorney before the deadline.
A no-obligation consult with senior appellate counsel. We triage your deadline, read your record, and give you an honest read — before you sign anything.
Our STory
When you work with Manifest, you’re not relying on one attorney — you’re backed by a full team. From customer success to engineers improving your portal experience, everyone at Manifest is aligned behind one goal: getting you the best possible outcome.
Track your case preparation progress and receive real-time notifications and updates from your legal team via the Manifest portal.
We closely monitor trends in approvals and denials to stay ahead of evolving USCIS expectations. Our attorneys receive ongoing training based on the latest adjudication patterns, and we work with experienced advisors to refine our strategies in real time - so your case benefits from what’s working right now.
BOOK A CONSULTATION
Deadlines don’t wait. Neither should you.
Book a consult with a Manifest appellate attorney. If you’re inside your appeal window, we’ll triage your deadline the same day.
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Immigration Law, Done Better.™
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