- 1). Gather all your evidence and ensure that you have sufficient grounds for the judge or immigration officer to reconsider your case before writing your statement. Construct your sentences in proper and respectful English, especially if you're dealing with a judge.
- 2). Start your statement by referencing the original petition in which you received an unfavorable decision. State the details of the case, including the reasons and evidence for your petition and why it was declined.
- 3). State the grounds on which you're filing the motion to reconsider, such as baseless grounds for denying a visa, or a change of law or personal circumstances. If, for instance, you were denied a visa on the grounds of a criminal conviction, you could file a motion to reconsider if the verdict was overturned in an appeal.
- 4). State why you think the earlier decision by immigration to deny you a visa was a misapplication of the law. Identify a specific law or facts in support of your case. If you wanted to change your status from non-immigrant to immigrant, for instance, and you were denied because the officer dealing with your case misconstrued the facts of your case, indicate that in your statement.
- 5). Conclude by appealing to the officer or judge to re-examine the initial ruling. A motion to reconsider doesn't need you to introduce any new facts or evidence. If your motion is premised on the change of law, cite the changes in the law. Read through the statement to ensure that you adequately address all the issues in your case.
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