The Practitioner's Reference System

Stop Losing Winnable Motions to Reopen

Everything you need to file EOIR motions to reopen — verified case law, circuit-split analysis, and battle-tested frameworks — centralized in one comprehensive system.

165
Pages
7
Modules
11
Circuits Covered
The EOIR Motion to Reopen Practice Manual - Volume 1 by Julio Costa, LL.M.

The Problem

Your MTR Practice Shouldn't
Be Built on Scattered Research

Every immigration practitioner knows the feeling: deadline pressure, conflicting circuit standards, and a client's future hanging on whether your motion holds up. Until now, there was no single resource that brought it all together.

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Deadline Chaos

90-day and 180-day statutory deadlines, equitable tolling arguments, and numerical filing limits create a minefield of procedural traps that sink otherwise strong cases.

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No Centralized Resource

You're pulling from outdated treatises, unreliable AI summaries, and patchwork CLE notes — with no single source connecting all seven reopening grounds in one system.

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Circuit-Specific Blind Spots

What wins in the Ninth Circuit gets denied in the Fifth. Lozada compliance, prejudice standards, and sua sponte jurisdiction vary wildly — and one wrong assumption costs your client their case.

What's Inside

Seven Modules. One Complete System.

The most comprehensive motion to reopen reference available — 165 pages centralizing everything a practitioner needs. Every module follows the same A–G architecture so you never miss a step.

Architecture

Sections I–VI provide the filing framework, strategic decision tree, section-by-section playbook, appendices with checklists, a topical case index, and a one-page reference matrix. The seven modules form the core practice system.

1

Defective Notice & In Absentia

Challenge improper service, defective NTAs, and in absentia orders with verified authority chains.

2

Exceptional Circumstances

Build compelling exceptional circumstance showings with the evidentiary standards that actually work.

3

IAC / Lozada Framework

Navigate Lozada's three-prong compliance, circuit-specific relaxation standards, and Fifth Amendment grounding.

4

VAWA

Special filing rules, confidentiality protections, and evidentiary frameworks for VAWA-based motions.

5

Changed Country Conditions

New evidence standards, change-in-law grounds, and country condition documentation strategies.

6

Sua Sponte Reopening

When statutory deadlines have passed — the IJ's inherent authority, circuit-split analysis, and Matter of Yadav.

7

Calderon Jimenez

Joint motions, stipulated reopening, and the strategic framework for government-agreed proceedings.

What Attorneys Say

Built by a Practitioner.
Trusted by Practitioners.

With hundreds of motions to reopen drafted across multiple law firms, the frameworks in this manual have been tested in the field — and endorsed by the attorneys who've seen the results.

Julio's astute legal mind and unparalleled writing skills make him an exceptional candidate. His ability to navigate complex legal challenges while maintaining clear and persuasive communication has consistently impressed both colleagues and clients. Julio's contributions were pivotal in securing favorable outcomes for many of our clients.

Hon. Marna M. Rusher

Retired Immigration Judge

Mr. Costa stood out for his ability to manage complex caseloads, draft and review legal documents with precision. His deep understanding of immigration law, particularly in removal proceedings, was instrumental in helping our firm deliver high-quality legal services.

John Paul Galang, Esq.

Centurion Legal Group

Julio is exceptional — deep knowledge of removal defense, consistently goes above and beyond expectations, delivers work quickly, and maintains a very high level of accuracy and professionalism. He is very responsive, which made a big difference on detained cases that move very fast.

Oksana Specter, Esq.

Sakhniuk Immigration Law

Julio Costa, LL.M.

About the Author

Julio Costa, LL.M.

Removal Defense Specialist

Julio Costa is a licensed Brazilian attorney with an LL.M. and over 15 years of litigation experience spanning Brazil and the United States. He specializes in removal defense, motions to reopen, and appellate work before EOIR and the BIA.

With hundreds of motions to reopen drafted across multiple law firms — in both full-time and consulting roles — Julio built this manual from real casework. Every framework, checklist, and strategic note reflects hands-on filing experience and verified case law.

15+
Years Litigation
85%+
MTR Grant Rate
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The Manual

$249

The complete reference system for EOIR motions to reopen.

  • All 7 modules with A–G architecture
  • Filing framework & decision tree
  • Section-by-section playbook
  • Circuit-split analysis tables
  • Topical case index & reference matrix
  • Future updates included
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