Representation
(3) Representation. An applicant or petitioner may be represented by an attorney in the United States, as defined in 1.2 of this chapter, by an attorney outside the United States as defined in 292.1(a)(6) of this chapter, or by an accredited representative as defined in 292.1(a)(4) of this chapter. A beneficiary of a petition is not a recognized party in such a proceeding. A benefit request presented in person by someone who is not the applicant or petitioner, or his or her representative as defined in this paragraph, shall be treated as if received through the mail, and the person advised that the applicant or petitioner, and his or her representative, will be notified of the decision. Where a notice of representation is submitted that is not properly signed, the benefit request will be processed as if the notice had not been submitted. (4) Oath. Any required oath may be administered by an immigration officer or person generally authorized to administer oaths, including persons so authorized by Article 136 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. (5) Translation of name. If a document has been executed in an anglicized version of a name, the native form of the name may also be required. (6) Where to file. All benefit requests must be filed in accordance with the form instructions. (7) Benefit requests submitted. (i) USCIS will consider a benefit request received and will record the receipt date as of the actual date of receipt at the location designated for filing such benefit request whether electronically or in paper format. (ii) A benefit request which is rejected will not retain a filing date. A benefit request will be rejected if it is not: (A) Signed with valid signature.