If you have applied for a green card, temporary residence, or have applied for a waiver under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) amnesty program but have been denied, you can appeal the decision. To appeal a decision in these specific cases, you may appeal directly to the USCIS director by filing USCIS Form I-694 (Notice of Appeal of Decision Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act). Filing this form is expensive and is best when you have compelling evidence you can show on a form as to why your application should be reconsidered.