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Form I-694: Notice of Appeal of Decision Under Sections 210 or 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act
Form I‑694 is the USCIS Notice of Appeal for a decision made under INA §§ 210 (adjustment of status) or 245A (adjustment of status for certain non‑immigrants). File it when you want to challenge a denial, revocation, or termination of that decision.
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USCIS Form I-694 - Notice of Appeal of Decision Under Sections 210 or 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act
Form I‑694 is the USCIS Notice of Appeal for a decision made under INA §§ 210 (adjustment of status) or 245A (adjustment of status for certain non‑immigrants). File it when you want to challenge a denial, revocation, or termination of that decision.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1A single typo in the receipt number can invalidate the entire appeal.
- 2Missing the 30‑day deadline
- 3Sending to the wrong lockbox address
- 4Leaving the signature blank or unsigned
- 5Omitting the receipt number or decision date
Plain English
If USCIS says “no” to your request to become a permanent resident under sections 210 or 245A, you can use this form to ask a higher authority to review the decision. It’s a short, written appeal that must be mailed within a set time after you get the decision.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The appeal must be filed within 30 calendar days of the decision notice (or 33 days if the notice was mailed).
- 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 appealing a denial under INA § 210 or § 245A.
- Do not use for appeals of other immigration benefits (e.g., asylum, removal).
- If you need to appeal a removal order, see Form EOIR‑33.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Decision is a removal order
Appeals to immigration court, not USCIS
✓ Verify jurisdiction before filing
You need to reopen a terminated adjustment case
Reconsideration request, not an appeal
✓ Check if the decision is appealable
You are a minor and cannot sign
Guardian signs on your behalf
✓ Confirm guardian eligibility
Deadline or filing window
The appeal must be postmarked within 30 calendar days of the decision notice date. If the notice was mailed, you have an additional three days (33 days total) to account for mailing time. USCIS does not extend this window, so calculate the deadline as soon as you receive the notice.
- —Decision notice date | +30 days | Appeal deadline | Verify calendar vs. business days
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Receipt number
Copy of original receipt notice · USCIS case file
Decision date
Decision notice · Bottom of denial letter
Supporting argument
Written statement + any new evidence · Personal affidavit, updated documents
Signature
Signed I‑694 · Handwritten signature
Before you submit
- 1Confirm the form edition is the latest (2023).
- 2Check the 30‑day deadline on the decision notice.
- 3Enter the correct receipt number exactly as printed.
- 4Include the decision date in MM/DD/YYYY format.
- 5Attach a clear copy of the decision notice.
- 6Add any new supporting documents referenced in the appeal.
- 7Sign and date the form.
- 8Make a complete copy for your records.
- 9Use a tracked mailing service.
- 10Mail to the correct USCIS lockbox address.
- 11Retain the tracking receipt as proof of timely filing.
How to file this form
- 1Read the decision notice for deadline and lockbox address.
- 2Download the current I‑694 PDF from USCIS.gov.
- 3Complete all required fields; double‑check numbers.
- 4Gather the decision notice and any new evidence.
- 5Sign the form and make a photocopy of the entire packet.
- 6Place the packet in an envelope with the correct address.
- 7Send via USPS Priority Mail with tracking.
- 8Save the tracking confirmation and copy of the packet.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not accept electronic filing; only paper submissions are processed.
- 2USCIS does not provide a fee waiver option because no fee is required.
- 3The form does not include a checklist; users must reference the instructions separately.
- 4No automatic receipt is generated; proof of filing relies on mailing tracking.
- 5Appeal is limited to decisions under §§ 210 or 245A; other decisions require different forms.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date: Verify the form shows the 2023 edition (or later).
- Fee: No filing fee is required for I‑694.
- Mailing address: Use the lockbox address specified in the decision notice for the relevant section.
- Signature line: Must be signed by the appellant or authorized representative.
- Page count: Ensure you have the correct number of pages (usually 2).
- PDF vs. paper: Only paper submissions are accepted.
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After you file
- 1Save the tracking number and confirm delivery on the USPS website.
- 2Mark the filing date on your calendar.
- 3Monitor USCIS case status online using the receipt number.
- 4Keep the original decision notice and all submitted copies together.
- 5If you receive a Request for Evidence, respond within the new deadline.
- 6Record any correspondence from USCIS regarding the appeal.
- 7Prepare for a possible interview or additional filing if the appeal is denied.
Sources
- SRCForm I‑694 title and purposeUSCIS official form page
- SRCAppeal deadline 30 daysUSCIS instructions for I‑694
- SRCNo filing feeUSCIS fee schedule for I‑694
- SRCSignature requirementI‑694 instructions
- SRCLockbox addressUSCIS filing address list for appeals
- SRCEdition date 2023PDF header on current form
- SRCPaper‑only filingUSCIS filing options for I‑694
- SRCRequired fields (receipt number, decision date)I‑694 form fields
Common confusion points
Deadline vs. mailing deadline
Applicants think the deadline is the receipt date, not the postmark date
→ Verify the postmark date on the tracking receipt
Section applicability
Some think I‑694 covers all denials
→ Confirm the decision cites § 210 or § 245A
Signature authority
Non‑lawyers wonder if a lawyer can sign
→ Only the appellant or an authorized representative may sign
Fee requirement
Belief that a filing fee is needed
→ The form explicitly states no fee
Lockbox address
Using the generic USCIS address
→ Use the specific lockbox listed in the decision notice
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Related forms and next steps
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- File a new I‑290B motion or consider EOIR‑33 if removal proceedings start
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