Immigration-court exhibits should be organized so the court and parties can identify each document quickly. Follow the immigration judge's orders and current EOIR filing rules first; do not assume a labeling system from another court or an old sample controls your case.
Build an exhibit index before filing
Create a working list containing an exhibit identifier, short description, date, source, language/translation status, and page range. This helps you detect duplicates and missing translations before a filing is assembled.
Keep labels consistent
Whatever exhibit sequence applies, use it consistently in the table of contents, page labels, internal references, and your private evidence index. Do not give the same exhibit number to two different documents.
Preserve the original organization
Keep an untouched master copy of every source document. Your filed exhibit packet is a submission copy, not your only archive.
Check document requirements
EOIR rules address matters such as English translations, pagination, tables of contents, signatures, service, and electronic filing. The judge may also issue case-specific instructions and deadlines.
If represented, let your attorney decide the final exhibits and labels. A private evidence archive can contain documents that counsel decides should not be filed.
Official source
This page provides organizational information, not advice about which evidence should be filed.