Uscis Form I-864 2021-2023

In addition to the I-485, you will receive the following documents with your new USCIS I-864 application: I-688, Notice of Action: USCIS will be issuing you a Notice of Action regarding your I-688. The Notice of Action provides instructions for submitting your application (I-766) and information on the right procedure for your immigration visa application (I-766 Form). I-485, Permanent Resident Card: USCIS will issue you a permanent resident card (Form I-688-P). It will contain your photograph, name, date of birth, and permanent address—all the information that you used when applying for your I-766 visa. It must be submitted directly to USCIS (by mail) for processing after you submit your I-766 application (by mail). USCIS cannot process I-765 forms. You must keep both I-766 and I-688-P copies for your records. If you do not include your I-695 in your new USCIS I-766 application (by mail) or you do not include Form I-765 in your new USCIS I-766 application (by mail), you will incur a 5 fee for the renewal of the card within 90 days. This means you can now apply for a green card if the alien category you have applied for previously in this guide also applies to you. The following table lists some new I-688-P requirements for you. Forms and Publications In addition to the Form I-766 and the I-695, you must also submit a complete list of required forms and publications to USCIS, along with payment.

Before you file, ask yourself whether you're eligible to apply for an LPR. Remember this is a temporary authorization, not permanent if the I-864 request is denied. There are certain categories of I-864 applicants who have a green card pending, and other aliens who might also be eligible to apply for a green card. What documents do I need? Once you've determined that you qualify as an LPR, you'll need to submit the following documents (or a combination of the following): A complete and true self-addressed stamped envelope, which includes: Proof of your identity (such as a valid passport) Proof of your relationship (such as a letter of engagement or legal marriage document) Proof of your lawful immigration status (such as a valid visa or green card). Additional documents (such as a notarized photocopy of the marriage license) may be requested at a port of entry or through a USCIS office. Proof of your lawful immigration status (such as a valid visa or green card). A US Government issued photograph and/or passport size photo of yourself that does not exceed 1/2 page (4 1/2 × 5 1/2 inches) Any supporting documents necessary to explain your circumstances (such as an application for child sponsorship or proof of refugee status, and/or a letter from a sponsor stating that you or your child are likely to become a beneficiary) Note: A USCIS officer will consider a parent's marriage to an ineligible United States citizen to be a “parent” of a “child.” (such as a USCIS officer will consider a parent's marriage to an ineligible United States citizen to be a “parent” of a “child.” All requested documents are to accompany your application, unless you and/or the USCIS Officer waive them.) The following documents (or a combination of the following): A certified copy of the I-94 Arrival/Departure Record (which you have, is, or will have, while in the United States) (which you have, is, or will have, while in the United States) A copy of your marriage certificate, if you have it. If you have it. A certified copy of the Certificate of Naturalization, if you do not have it.

I-864 applications become available for review again once a month. The USCIS processing time for your completed application is 14 days, including Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. Do I need to complete my I-864 application at a USCIS office? While we do have locations around the nation, you cannot file your I-864 at an office. Please visit the I-864 page for specific instructions on how to complete your application online using Form I-864. How do I file my I-864 online using Form I-864? The online Form I-864 form is available in either English or Spanish. The English language version is the one you must use to complete your online I-864 application. You do NOT need a U.S. resident alien card to file an application. If you choose to do not complete the Form I-864 online, you also won't be able to complete a paper I-864 application. Simply complete the paper I-864 application and mail it in to the USCIS facility closest to you. If you are not in the U.S., you do not need to mail the I-864 application in. What if I receive an error message during my online Form I-864 application? Please visit the site for the specific error message you received. Do I need to submit a signed copy of my I-864 application along with my tax return? Yes. We require a signed copy of the I-864 application with your federal income tax return. If you are self-employed, you must complete an application from Form 8856. Are I-864 applications available in the state I am currently residing? If you are now residing in a state other than California, Alaska, Hawaii, or Massachusetts, you need to complete a separate application and send the completed Form I-864 to the USCIS office closest to you. Do I need to file my Application to Register Permanent Resident (Form I-140) and Pay Permanent Resident Taxes (Form I-485) with the USCIS? The I-864 application does not need to be completed and submitted. You will have the opportunity to file the I-485 with the USCIS office closest to you.

Yes! USCIS has started a “create an I-864” website. If you're ready to create your I-864 online, select the appropriate I-864 application type and click “Create I-864 Online.” To continue the USCIS online application process, click the “apply now” button, or you'll be redirected to the USCIS main I-864 site later this year. There, you can fill out your I-864 application forms and start receiving all the documents you'll need to submit to your local USCIS location. After submitting the forms and supporting documents, you'll be given an “I-864 Certificate of Eligibility” showing you're eligible to receive an Alien Registration Number and Permanent Residence Card. Is USCIS ever closed for maintenance? Yes. USCIS has a very limited annual budget and cannot continue processing an increasing number of I-864 applications. You may continue to submit your applications through the normal online application system, but the wait time will increase significantly. You may go back to using the regular online I-864 application systems if you want, but please remember that these will continue to be limited to one-year service. What if USCIS says my I-864 application failed? Although the I-864 application system is designed to be difficult to use, USCIS cannot accept the responsibility of determining if an I-864 application has been submitted correctly. USCIS always receives several applications that are incomplete. We are working hard to complete the I-864 processing process, and we do not have a final number. Our goal is to keep the I-864 processing process as fast and effective as possible, and USCIS recognizes the frustration to all of our applicants. Please make sure your paperwork is complete and complete. If your application was incomplete, you can request a copy of the incomplete application by applying for a duplicate I-864 Application. Can I change my last name or nickname after I am established as a citizen or resident? Yes, you can change your last name or nickname after you are established as a citizen or resident. How long does USCIS require the USCIS I-864 Application form and supporting documents to remain on file? USCIS has a limited amount of time to process I-864 applications, so your application will continue to be processed for the life of your temporary status.

To renew in March, just let USCIS know that you are willing to apply. The USCIS agent should then process your initial I-864 renewal packet. If you had problems with the initial packet processing, just let me know, and I will try to process a new packet. If you want to be interviewed in April, it will be difficult, but I will do my best to interview you. If you are not interviewed, you should be confident that you will be in the queue in April or May because most I-864 dependents should be interviewed in April. If you get a phone interview in April, you should expect to be interviewed during early July. If you get a phone interview in late July, you may be in for some delays until late August or September. If you do get a phone interview in early September or October, you will be interviewed as early as mid-November. I have already submitted my renewal packet to USCIS. What should I do with it before it’re sent to USCIS? After it is complete, be sure to put it onto the USCIS website so that you will receive a new packet with your information. Do not wait until USCIS posts your I-864, rather, print your packet and bring it in.

Once USCIS processes your I-864, you can pick up your I-864 on United States Citizenship and Immigration Services website or at your local USCIS office. Once the I-864 is completed, you can submit it. How do I submit my I-864 to USCIS? Go to your USCIS website or to your local USCIS office. Click on “Make a Submission” tab on the right. Click on your application and submit your I-864. Can I change my name? Yes, USCIS allows you to change your name. Make sure that if you are applying online, you are entering the name you would like to have on your application. If I do not have an address provided on my I-864, do I still need to submit it? You absolutely do not need to submit an address for an I-864, as you were able to enter an address after the I-864 completed. When you are completing the I-864 form electronically, you should be able to enter the address you would like to provide. Can I use an address that is outside of California? Yes, you may use an address that is within the state of California. This is where your driver's license and/or any other state-issued identification will be issued. If you have a driver's license that doesn't include your address, you would still need to submit an I-864. What if my address you provide on my application is incorrect? USCIS takes fraud very seriously. If you feel you have been issued incorrect information on your I-864, you may submit a new application or file a complaint on USCIS website. Make sure to submit a “proof of correction” along with your I-864. What happens to old, incomplete or incorrect I-864s? USCIS tries to process and approve all I-864 applications. We try to accept the application right away. Please be sure to update your information on your I-864 as soon as you submit it. USCIS may reject an application if we do not receive all the requested information on time. Additionally, you will need to resubmit the I-864 if your information is wrong on your initial I-864. If a re-application is required, you will not be paid until and if we receive the correct information, and we approve your I-864 in a timely manner.

The USCIS forms you'll need to file are found below. How to File Your USCIS Application When you file your I-765/I-765-F (Application for Nonimmigrant Worker or Alien Relative) The I-765 form (Application for Nonimmigrant Worker or Alien Relative) asks about your: Current job and work history Your prior job and employment history Any other “work experience” you have When and where you would like to travel to work, and how Your spouse, children under 18 years old and grandchildren can stay in the US when I-765 gets processed through the USCIS by submitting an I-730/I-730A. Who Should Send the I-765/I-765-F? Your USCIS I-765/I-765-F(Application for Nonimmigrant Worker or Alien Relative) can only be sent if both your USCIS I-129G (Application for Alien Relative) or I-730/I-730A (Residence Card) and a passport are both fully completed and notarized. The I-730/I-730A may be used when there isn't a need to provide a supporting document for a pending petition. Your USCIS I-765/I-765-F may be requested when: We receive an application that is more than 90 days old. It isn't clear when or why you're applying for a work visa or if you're applying for an immigration benefit You're applying for legal status through some other way (e.g. student visa, adjustment of status, asylum, refugee) You're applying under a program known as “Permanent Residence.” The USCIS may ask for more information about you and the type of visa you're applying for, during an interview. We may need to ask you more information about your application and conduct an interview or verification check of your answers during the initial processing of your I-765/I-765-F. See We'll check your I-765/I-765-F information. What Documents Do I Need to Prepare for My Interview and/or Verification Check? You must provide your: Name, address, date of birth and SSN Social Security Number U.S.

All I-864 applications are processed on a “request for evidence” basis. The request for evidence document serves as a precursor to an I-485, and is needed for the USCIS officer to complete the I-485 application. The request for evidence is not required for most I-485 applications (including the I-968 for certain permanent residents). It is not a prerequisite in any case and therefore, does not always occur. In some cases (not in all cases) the USCIS officer will provide the request for evidence along with the I-485 application to your home county to receive a letter explaining your rights in the case. The following table provides one example of the types of documents that may be considered when deciding if you meet either of the two legal grounds set forth in the request for evidence document and the I-485 application. In addition to these common types of documents, the USCIS officer may request additional documents as shown on the following table, including documentation that has not been already reviewed with the USCIS officer. It is not necessary to provide the documentation, however, so it may be useful for you to request a copy of these “other documents” if you have one. The USCIS officer may request documentation not shown in the table. If the USCIS officer can find one additional documentation, the USCIS officer will include the documentation and the I-485 application package with the I-864. Please note that the I-864 does not contain a specific request for any kind of documentation. If you believe the USCIS officer has made a legally incorrect finding, you must submit a written request explaining your position to the USCIS officer for reconsideration and request a written determination. Note that if any documents received by the USCIS officer are not of the required quality for the I-485 or request for evidence, you must immediately file a new I-864 and present all your documents in a timely manner, or you risk losing your application (such as lost documents not properly received or received at the correct location), as well as any benefits associated with the I-485. Fees: As stated previously in this topic, the USCIS fees vary by category when processing I-485 and I-968 for certain permanent residents. The actual USCIS fees are contained on the USCIS websites in the “fees and fee schedules” section. They vary by category based on what you qualify for.

Each year during the fiscal year, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues I-864 applications for individuals to become legal residents and the spouse and minor children (under 18) of such individuals seeking to become citizens. USCIS will process I-864 applications from October 1 through the close of business on November 30. USCIS is not actively seeking applicants for I-864, but in an ongoing effort to identify potential applications, applicants may visit the USCIS I-864 Electronic Application Service website () each year to review and evaluate I-864 applications received. If you need to contact our Service Center with questions about an I-864 application made in this filing period, please contact USCIS by calling the telephone number listed below. If you would like to receive email notification about new USCIS information, you may subscribe to our electronic newsletter by choosing one of the options below. If you wish to unsubscribe, follow the instructions below. Follow the Instructions on the 'Unsubscribe' Page to Unsubscribe What is the deadline to file an I-864? You must file an I-864 if either you or a spouse or child of your I-485 applicant is a U.S. citizen. You must file an I-864 within two years from the date you submitted the Form I-485 at the time your I-485 application was approved. Alternatively, for the spouse or children of a naturalization applicant at least 18 years of age, USCIS may extend the filing deadline at their discretion, and the applicant may file an I-864 and apply by the original deadline. The filing deadline varies for each program. Please note below that an application is deemed incomplete if it is filed after December 30, 2017, if USCIS has not granted full benefit to the applicant by December 30, 2017. Filing deadlines for all programs depend on the length of the I-485 application. If you are a spouse or child of an I-485 applicant, please read the table below for the filing deadlines to find the quickest way for you to file. Please note, these deadlines are subject to change.

Yes; USCIS will allow you to file once: You are a lawful permanent resident. You meet the required minimum income and assets. Your USCIS Form I-864 was accepted by a DHS EAM office, or a USCIS I-864 was accepted by a DHS I-129 agent, within 180 days of your arrival in the United States. If your I-864 was rejected, then you may re-apply for permanent residence after a period of 180 days (including any extensions). If you do not have a valid I-864, or if you are not eligible to apply for a green card due to insufficient net income, you may apply to USCIS for a P-1 Visa (F-1 Visa). Can I file for permanent residence for the year before I'm eligible to file for green card? Yes, you may file for permanent residence for the year before you are eligible to file for green card, provided that you meet the income and assets requirements. Why is there an investment requirement for investment income from the United States? The United States invests approximately 15 billion a year in the R&D, technology, education and infrastructure needed to make the U.S. a globally competitive economy. Our efforts pay off in billions of dollars for our companies, the American taxpayer, and the American economy as a whole. In order to attract investment, foreign entrepreneurs must demonstrate their ability in the technology to attract customers. If you are interested in starting an American business, and you meet the investment requirements, you are required to file with USCIS a Form I-129 investor visa petition. What if I have been to another country and have an existing U.S. business. Can I apply for a P-1 visa to start that business under the I-129 Investor Visa? No, you must wait until you have become a green card holder and file an investor visa petition with USCIS. If I am planning to change my business location or business to another country, can I apply for a P-1 visa? Yes, you may adjust your I-129 investor visa when you change your location or if your business is subject to a change of its nature, and you intend to change your business from being: A sole proprietorship to being an association with at least 10 or more members, or To having, or having a partner, a spouse.