This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Mark the envelope and the cover letter with the type of submission. For example, Original Submission, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485).
Generally, I don't want people corresponding with USCIS, unless they've been asked to do so. It's generally not a good idea to just out of the blue, write USCIS a letter. So our advice generally is to not send USCIS a letter.
Your letter should be addressed to the USCIS office that is responsible for your case. You can find the address on the USCIS website or by contacting the USCIS national customer service center. You should also include a clear and professional salutation, such as “Dear USCIS Officer” or “To Whom It May Concern.”
Submitting all required initial evidence and supporting documentation at the same time you file Form I-485 may eliminate the need for us to issue a Request for Evidence (RFE)to obtain additional evidence and documentation. This may also help avoid adjudication delays if we decide that you do not need to be interviewed.
Submit a secure message through your USCIS online account. Submit an inquiry through the Ask Emma chat feature. Call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283. See our USCIS Contact Center Tip Sheet on how to best reach out to the USCIS Contact Center.
If you hand write your answers, use black ink. Make sure that everything you write on the form is clear, so we can easily read the information on the scanned image we produce when we process your form.
You must return the USCIS-issued document with the incorrect information. Generally, you also need to submit either a statement explaining the error or supporting documentation to show what the correct information should be, or both.
If you have not received your notice, you may submit a case inquiry with USCIS in the “did not receive notice by mail” category. For example, if you did not receive your approval notice and believe it may have been lost in the mail, you may submit a case inquiry as explained above if you know your receipt number.