A motion to reconsider asks USCIS to reexamine its decision based on the improper disregard or misinterpretation of applicable law.
In general, a USCIS I-290B motion to reconsider is filed after an immigrant has lost his case, but the government has made an error or law.
The legal error motion may cause the agency to correct its mistake, which was utilized as the basis in the prior determination.
A motion to reopen asks USCIS to reevaluate its decision based on new evidence or changed circumstances.
In general, a USCIS I-290B motion to reopen is filed after an immigrant has lost his case, but new facts and information emerge.
This evidence may enable an immigrant to seek relief which did not exist at the time of the unfavorable decision against him.
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