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Form G-845 Supplement: Verification Request
Form G-845, Supplement – Verification Request, is used to ask USCIS to verify information previously submitted on another petition or application. File it when USCIS has asked for clarification or confirmation of data already on record.
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USCIS Form G-845 Supplement - Verification Request
Form G-845, Supplement – Verification Request, is used to ask USCIS to verify information previously submitted on another petition or application. File it when USCIS has asked for clarification or confirmation of data already on record.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1A single typo in the case number can send your verification to the wrong file and stall the whole process.
- 2Leaving the case number blank or mistyped
- 3Providing contradictory information to the original filing
- 4Omitting the required supporting document
- 5Sending to the wrong USCIS service center
Plain English
If USCIS says something on your case isn’t clear, you fill out this short form to confirm the details they need. It’s a way to tell the agency, “Yes, that’s correct,” without reopening the whole original application.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit it as soon as you receive a USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE) or a notice asking for verification; there is usually a deadline noted on the notice, often 30 days.
- 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 when USCIS explicitly asks for a verification of previously submitted data.
- Do not use for new evidence or to submit a completely new application.
- If you need to change a substantive element of the original petition, file the appropriate amendment or replacement form.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need to add new evidence
Notifies USCIS of a receipt of additional docs
✓ Verify if RFE allows supplement
Change of address after filing
Updates address for all pending cases
✓ Ensure AR-11 is filed separately
Request for expedited processing
Pays fee for faster review
✓ Only if eligible and fee paid
Deadline or filing window
The notice that triggers the verification request will state a deadline, commonly 30 days from the notice date. If the deadline is not printed, treat the request as urgent and file within two weeks to avoid automatic denial.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Case number
Copy of the original receipt notice · Found on Form I-797C
Verified item description
Exact wording from the RFE notice · RFE letter
Supporting document (if any)
Photo ID, marriage certificate, etc. · Original documents submitted with the original case
Before you submit
- 1Verify the edition date matches the latest USCIS version
- 2Confirm the case number matches the receipt notice
- 3Check that the item to verify matches the language in the USCIS notice
- 4Attach any required supporting documents
- 5Sign and date the form
- 6Use the exact mailing address or portal indicated on the notice
- 7Include a cover letter referencing the notice date and case number
- 8Make a copy of the completed form for your records
How to file this form
- 1Read the USCIS verification request notice line‑by‑line
- 2Download the current G‑845 Supplement from USCIS.gov
- 3Enter the case number and identify the specific field to verify
- 4Enter the corrected or confirmed information exactly as it should appear
- 5Attach any required evidence and a brief cover letter
- 6Sign, date, and scan (if filing online) or place in an envelope (if mailing)
- 7Send to the address or upload portal specified in the notice
Known limitations
- 1Form does not accept fee payments; a separate fee form is required if USCIS asks for a fee
- 2Only addresses verification; it cannot be used to submit new substantive evidence
- 3USCIS may reject the supplement if the underlying case is already closed
- 4Electronic filing is only possible when the notice explicitly permits it
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Compact field-by-field guide
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->Check the status of the underlying case in your USCIS online account before sending the verification. The case should still be pending or under review; a closed case may require a different form.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date – confirm the form shows the latest USCIS revision (usually printed on the bottom)
- Fee – this supplement is fee‑free, but verify the notice does not require a fee
- Mailing address – use the address on the specific USCIS notice, not the generic G-845 address
- Signature – must be original handwritten signature unless filing electronically
- Date – include the exact date you completed the form
Quick Facts
After you file
- 1Log the mailing or upload confirmation number in your case file
- 2Check your USCIS online account for receipt of the supplement within 5‑7 business days
- 3Mark the deadline date on your calendar and set a reminder to follow up
- 4If no receipt is posted, contact USCIS Customer Service with the case number
- 5Keep the original signed copy and all supporting documents for at least one year
- 6Monitor case status for any further RFEs or a final decision
Sources
- SRCUSCIS Form G-845 Supplement title and purposefound on USCIS.gov
- SRCFee‑free statusnoted on the form instructions page
- SRCSignature requirementlisted in the form instructions
- SRCDeadline typically 30 dayscommon language in USCIS RFEs
- SRCMailing address guidanceUSCIS notice specifies where to send supplements
- SRCElectronic filing optionmentioned in recent USCIS guidance updates
- SRCNot found in provided source: exact list of alternate forms for each situation
Common confusion points
RFE vs. verification request
RFE asks for new evidence, verification asks to confirm existing data
→ Review the notice heading carefully
Mailing address vs. service center
Notice lists a specific address; the generic G‑845 address is wrong
→ Use the address on the notice
Signature requirement
Some users think electronic signature is okay
→ Only handwritten signature is accepted unless filing online
Fee expectation
Users assume a fee is needed
→ This supplement is fee‑free unless the notice states otherwise
Deadline wording
“Within 30 days” vs. a specific date
→ Count calendar days from the notice date unless a specific date is printed
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