# 8 C.F.R. § 1003.16 (2026): Representation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_16

## Section

- **Citation:** 8 C.F.R. § 1003.16 (2026)
- **Heading:** Representation
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 8 CFR: Aliens and Nationality / Chapter V: EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 1003: EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW / Subpart C: Immigration Court—Rules of Procedure / § 1003.16: § 1003.16   Representation.

## Text

(a) The government may be represented in proceedings before an Immigration Judge.
(b) The alien may be represented in proceedings before an Immigration Judge by an attorney or other representative of his or her choice in accordance with 8 CFR part 1292, at no expense to the government.
[52 FR 2936, Jan. 29, 1987. Redesignated at 57 FR 11571, Apr. 6, 1992, as amended at 62 FR 10332, Mar. 6, 1997]

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