Motion to Reconsider/Reopen and Appeal

Q: H-1 visa holders unemployment benefits

See the full attorney answers on the linked page.

Q: Can I change status from B1/B2 to F1 without leaving US?

See the full attorney answers on the linked page.

Q: Do all misrepresentations carry a lifetime bar or just (ii) where you claim to be a US citizen when ur not?

See the full attorney answers on the linked page.

Q: Will I have any problems applying for citizenship, having filed taxes late?

See the full attorney answers on the linked page.

Q: F2 Visa to H-1B Visa with little complications?

See the full attorney answers on the linked page.

Q: I aplied for political asylum in USA,I want to know if i can travel in other counties than Usa only with alien number???

See the full attorney answers on the linked page.

Question

Motion to Reconsider/Reopen and Appeal

Anonymous Jul 9, 2012 Immigration 3 views 4 answers

Hi, my H1B got rejected June 28. my employer might think about filing to either a Motion to Reconsider/Reopen or an Appeal. Q1. But on the rejection letter, it didn't mention MTR. It only mentioned Appeal. Does that mean I'm not eligible for an Motion to Reconsider/Reopen? Q2. I heard that MTR usually takes a shorter period time for processing than appeal, is that correct? How long would that be then? Q3. Does MTR accept additional evidence or it really differs depending on the case? Q4. If MTR and Appeal are eligible for most cases, how to pick which approach to go? Please help. Thanks.

Arie Ebrahimian · Answer 1 · 2026-06-15T10:38:48+00:00

I agree with my esteemed colleague. Contact a local attorney as soon as possible as there are deadlines to file a motion to reconsider/reopen. Good luck. I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Makkabi knows what it takes to build a winning strategy for his clients and has earned a reputation for his unwavering dedication to his clients. If you are in need of an experienced, reliable, and aggressive personal injury attorney, contact Mr. Makkabi. You will be in good hands.

F Capriotti 2793192.Html · Answer 2 · 2026-06-15T10:38:48+00:00

I will answer Q4, last part, only .... how to decide. Sit sown with an attorney ... he/she needs to look at all the paperwork to make the professional decision of the best way to proceed. This is too complicated for an blog.

Deborah Lynne KarapetianImmigration AttorneyGlendale, CA · Answer 3 · 2026-06-15T10:38:48+00:00

Deborah Lynne KarapetianImmigration AttorneyGlendale, CA

Deborah Lynne KarapetianImmigration AttorneyGlendale, CA · Jun 15, 2026

You can do both at the same time. One stops at USCIS. The other moves the case to the appeal board.

0 upvotes

Stephen Berman · Answer 4 · 2026-06-15T10:38:48+00:00

You may be able to do a motion to reopen, depending on the basis for the denial, and why you believe the denial is incorrect. A motion to reopen often does take shorter time to process. A motion to reopen generally does involving submitting additional evidence. Which one you choose depends on why you believe the decision is incorrect and how you intend to demonstrate that.

Motion to Reconsider/Reopen and Appeal

Attorney Answers

People Also Asked

Browse by Practice Area

Browse by State