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Form G-1145: E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
USCIS Form G-1145 is used to request an electronic notification (e-Notification) when U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services accepts an immigration application for applications filed at a USCIS Lockbox facility; the e-Notification is sent within 24 hours after acceptance.
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USCIS Form G-1145 - E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
USCIS Form G-1145 is used to request an electronic notification (e-Notification) when U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services accepts an immigration application for applications filed at a USCIS Lockbox facility; the e-Notification is sent within 24 hours after acceptance.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Failure to clip the form to the FIRST page of your application package.
- 2Filing without completing the Applicant/Petitioner Full Name fields.
- 3Omitting the Email Address when requesting an e-Notification.
- 4Not providing a Mobile Phone Number if text message alerts are desired.
- 5Failing to clip Form G-1145 to the first page of the application.
Plain English
This form tells U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to send you electronic alerts when they accept your immigration paperwork. By submitting Form G-1145, you ensure you receive an email and/or text message confirming receipt of your filing. This notification is provided as a convenience and will arrive shortly after acceptance.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The e-Notification is sent within 24 hours after USCIS accepts the application. Additionally, USCIS will mail a receipt notice (I-797C) within 10 days after acceptance.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when requesting an electronic notification (e-Notification) upon acceptance of an immigration application filed at a USCIS Lockbox facility.
- Do not use this form if you are filing outside of a USCIS Lockbox facility, as the service is specifically available for applications submitted there.
- Check I-797C instead when receiving the official mailed receipt notice after your application has been accepted.
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Use this form or another form?
Filing at a USCIS Lockbox
Requests electronic notification upon acceptance within 24 hours.
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Receiving the mailed receipt notice
This document serves as proof of your pending application or petition.
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General Application Filing
Used to request notification for applications filed at a Lockbox facility.
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Deadline or filing window
The trigger event for receiving an e-Notification is when USCIS accepts the immigration application. The service promises the e-Notification will arrive within 24 hours after acceptance. Not stated in the official source whether a specific extension applies to this notification request itself.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Application acceptance notification
Email and/or text message receipt · Provided as a convenience by USCIS.
Receipt number
Displayed on the e-Notification · E-mail or text message
Mailed receipt notice
Form I-797C · Received within 10 days after acceptance
Email Address
Must be provided on the form · Applicant/Petitioner section
Mobile Phone Number (Text Message)
Must be provided on the form · Applicant/Petitioner section
Before you submit
- 1Complete all required fields on USCIS Form G-1145.
- 2Ensure the form is completed by the Applicant/Petitioner.
- 3Provide a valid Email Address for electronic notification.
- 4Provide a Mobile Phone Number if requesting text message notifications.
- 5Clip the completed USCIS Form G-1145 to the first page of your application package.
- 6Confirm that the form is being used for an application filed at a USCIS Lockbox facility.
- 7Verify that the revision date on the form reads 09/26/14.
How to file this form
- 1Complete the required information on USCIS Form G-1145 (e.g., Full Name, Email Address).
- 2Clip this completed form to the first page of your immigration application package.
- 3Submit the complete package to a USCIS Lockbox facility.
- 4Receive an e-mail and/or text message notification within 24 hours after acceptance; use this along with the mailed I-797C as proof.
Known limitations
- 1The e-Notification service is available for applications filed at a USCIS Lockbox facility.
- 2Domestic customers will receive an e-mail and/or text message, while overseas customers will only receive an e-mail.
- 3Undeliverable e-Notifications cannot be resent.
- 4The e-Notification does not grant any type of status or benefit; it is provided as a convenience.
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Applicant Info
3 items
Your current legal name.
MM/DD/YYYY.
Alien Registration Number if previously assigned.
Details
1 items
The specific reason or legal basis for filing this form.
Evidence
1 items
List of documents supporting this application.
Signatures
2 items
Sign under penalty of perjury.
MM/DD/YYYY.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition of USCIS Form G-1145 is dated 09/26/14; the source does not point to a separate page for the latest information, but it provides all necessary details on Page 1.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision date reads 09/26/14.
- Mailing address — not stated in the official source (— verify on the agency site).
- Signature — required, but its placement is implied by the instruction to 'clip this form to the first page' and no specific signature line is detailed.
- Form Number — confirm it reads G-1145.
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After you file
- 1Clip USCIS Form G-1145 to the first page of the application package being filed.
- 2Expect an e-mail and/or text message within 24 hours after USCIS accepts the application.
- 3If you do not provide requested information, failure may prevent USCIS from sending a text and/or email message receipting the immigration form.
- 4USCIS will mail a receipt notice (I-797C) within 10 days after the application is accepted; use this notice as proof of pending status.
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — Use this form to request an electronic notification (e-Notification) when U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services accepts your immigration application.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — The e-Notification will be sent within 24 hours after USCIS accepts the application.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — For domestic customers, the e-Notification is an e-mail and/or text message; for overseas customers, it is only an e-mail.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — The e-Notification will display your receipt number and tell you how to get updated case status information, but it lacks personal information.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — USCIS will mail a receipt notice (I-797C) within 10 days after the application has been accepted.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — The information provided on this form is collected pursuant to section 103(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended INA section 101, et seq.
Common confusion points
Where exactly do I clip this form?
The source says 'clip this form to the first page of your application package,' but does it mean on top or somewhere else?
The official instruction states: 'Complete the information below and clip this form to the first page of your application package.'
→ Check the main instructions section regarding placement.
When will I get the e-Notification, and is there a difference between domestic and overseas applicants?
The Form G-1145 states: 'We will send the e-Notification within 24 hours after we accept your application.' It further specifies: 'Domestic customers will receive an e-mail and/or text message; overseas customers will only receive an e-mail.'
→ Verify if you are filing from inside or outside the U.S.
What happens if the e-Notification is undeliverable?
The official source states: 'Undeliverable e-Notifications cannot be resent.'
→ If it fails delivery, no automatic resend is guaranteed by USCIS Form G-1145.
Does the e-Notification tell me everything about my case status?
The form indicates that the e-mail or text message 'will display your receipt number and tell you how to get updated case status information,' but it also clarifies: 'It will not include any personal information.'
→ Confirm what specific details are included in the notification.
If I don't fill out all the fields on Form G-1145, what is the risk?
The form states that failure to provide the requested information 'may prevent USCIS from providing you a text and/or email message receipting your immigration form.'
→ If any field is missing, expect potential delays in receiving the electronic notification.
What must I do with the mailed notice if I get it?
After acceptance, USCIS will mail an I-797C receipt notice within 10 days; this notice should be used as proof of the pending application or petition.
→ Keep the physical I-797C handy in addition to the e-Notification.
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Questions about USCIS Form G-1145
What is USCIS Form G-1145 used for?
This form tells U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to send you electronic alerts when they accept your immigration paperwork. By submitting Form G-1145, you ensure you receive an email and/or text message confirming receipt of your filing. This notification is provided as a convenience and will arrive shortly after acceptance.
Who must file USCIS Form G-1145?
The filer category is the Applicant/Petitioner who submits the request to USCIS.
What information does USCIS Form G-1145 require?
The form collects personal identification information, including the full Last Name, First Name, Middle Name of the Applicant/Petitioner, along with their Email Address and Mobile Phone Number for text message alerts.
When is USCIS Form G-1145 due?
The e-Notification is sent within 24 hours after USCIS accepts the application. Additionally, USCIS will mail a receipt notice (I-797C) within 10 days after acceptance.
Where do I file USCIS Form G-1145?
This form must be completed and clipped to the first page of an application package submitted at a USCIS Lockbox facility. The service is available for applications filed at any USCIS Lockbox facility.
How do I complete USCIS Form G-1145?
The applicant completes all fields, including their personal details. The completed Form G-1145 must then be clipped directly onto the first page of the application package being filed. No signature requirement is explicitly listed on Page 1, but clipping it to the first page is required.
What happens if USCIS Form G-1145 is filed incorrectly?
Failure to provide the requested information on Form G-1145 may prevent USCIS from providing you with the text and/or email message receipting your immigration form.
The source says 'clip this form to the first page of your application package,' but does it mean on top or somewhere else?
The official instruction states: 'Complete the information below and clip this form to the first page of your application package.' Check the main instructions section regarding placement.
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