Forms for attorney representation, biometric services, fee payments, and general USCIS business. Includes G-28 (Appearance), G-1145 (E-Notification), G-1450 (Credit Card), and G-639 (FOIA Request).
G series forms cover general USCIS procedural matters. Form G-28 is the notice of entry of appearance — the formal document attorneys and accredited representatives file to represent a client before USCIS. Form G-1145 requests e-notification when USCIS accepts an application. Form G-1450 authorizes USCIS to charge filing fees to a credit card. Form G-639 is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for access to immigration records. Form G-325A is used for biometric information in certain cases. Form G-884 requests return of original documents submitted to USCIS. These procedural forms are essential companions to the substantive immigration applications.
Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative
Use this form to provide information about your eligibility to act on behalf of an applicant, petitioner, or respondent.
Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney in Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States
Use this form to provide notice that an attorney admitted to practice of the law in a country other than the United States seeks to appear before DHS in a matter outside the geographical confines of the United States.
Biographic Information (for Deferred Action)
Use this form to provide biographic information when submitting a request for deferred action for certain military service members and their family members, or non-military deferred action (other than deferred action based on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Violence Against Women Act A-3, G-5 nonimmigrants , and T and U nonimmigrant visas).
USCIS forms related to representation & business (g series).
Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative
Use this form to provide information about your eligibility to act on behalf of an applicant, petitioner, or respondent.
Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney in Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States
Use this form to provide notice that an attorney admitted to practice of the law in a country other than the United States seeks to appear before DHS in a matter outside the geographical confines of the United States.
Biographic Information (for Deferred Action)
Use this form to provide biographic information when submitting a request for deferred action for certain military service members and their family members, or non-military deferred action (other than deferred action based on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Violence Against Women Act A-3, G-5 nonimmigrants , and T and U nonimmigrant visas).
Biographic Information (Registration)
Use this form to provide biographic information when applying for registration and fingerprinting under section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1302).
Freedom of Information/Privacy Act and Online FOIA Request
Use our online FOIA system to request: Your own immigration record, Another person’s immigration record, or Non-A-File information such as policies, data, or communications.
Verification Request
Use this form to verify the immigration status of applications for federal, state, or local public benefits and licenses.
Verification Request
Use this form to request detailed information on an individual’s immigration status, citizenship, and sponsorship.
Request for the Return of Original Documents
Use this form to request the return of original documents submitted to establish eligibility for an immigration benefit.
Genealogy Index Search Request
Use Form G-1041 to request a search of USCIS historical indices. (To obtain copies of USCIS historical records, use Form G-1041A, Genealogy Records Request.)
Genealogy Records Request
Use Form G-1041A to obtain copies of USCIS historical records. (To request an index search of USCIS historical records, use Form G-1041, Genealogy Index Search Request.)
Fee Schedule
All aliens in the United States must report a change of address to USCIS within 10 days (except A and G visa holders and visa waiver visitors) of moving.
E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Use this form to request a text message and/or email when USCIS accepts your form.
Declaration for Interpreted USCIS Interview
The interviewing officer uses this form to: Record the presence of an interpreter that you have provided for your USCIS interview; Document your satisfaction with the interpreter’s ability to interpret from English to your language, and from your language to English; Acknowledge that your interpreter may learn confidential information during your interview; Ensure the interpreter understands the requirements to serve as an interpreter, which includes accurately, literally, and fully interpreting for both you and the interviewing officer; and Notify you that the interviewing officer can deny permission for the interpreter to participate in the interview
Authorization for Credit Card Transactions
Use this form to pay fees for any form processed at a USCIS lockbox. There is no additional fee to pay with your credit card.
Request for Certificate of Non-Existence
Use Form G-1566 to determine if specific immigration records exist within our database. If we determine the records you inquired about do not exist, we will issue a Certificate of Non-Existence.
Authorization for ACH Transactions
Use Form G-1650, Authorization for ACH Transactions, to electronically pay the filing fees and other applicable fees for benefit requests with an Automatic Clearing House (ACH) debit payment from a U.S. bank account. We will use the information you provide on your Form G-1650 to debit your bank account directly.
Exemption for Paper Fee Payment
Use this form for an exemption of the required electronic payment for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services benefit requests.
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