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Information for People Without an Attorney

These guides are for people who don’t have an attorney and are handling their case on their own.

They offer general information for appeals cases, immigration cases, and other agency cases.

  • This guide is not legal advice
    Court staff must stay neutral. That means they can’t help you win your case. But if you have questions about court rules—like which form to send or when it’s due - these guides should help. If you still have questions, you can contact the clerk’s office.

For Appeals

After Opening Your Appeal: What You Need to Know

March 2026 | PDF | 23 pages

For Immigration Cases

After Opening Your Immigration Case: What You Need to Know

March 2026 | PDF | 22 pages

For Non-immigration Agency Cases

After Opening Your Agency Case: What You Need to Know

March 2026 | PDF | 22 pages

Filing for People Without an Attorney

Get the forms you need and learn how to file documents.

Last updated March 25, 2026