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.
USCIS field offices do not allow walk-ins. You must have an appointment to visit an office.
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). Mark the envelope and the cover letter with the form number.
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.
By developing a strong employment-based visa application initially, you are more likely to avoid RFEs and achieve faster, more favorable outcomes. Moreover, even if USCIS issues an RFE, strong employment-based applications filed initially often provide robust foundations to push back on any USCIS challenge.
If you forget to send in supporting documentation with your benefit request package, please do not submit it in a separate package to a USCIS lockbox. If you have an online account and are able to add your paper-filed case to the account, you can upload the supporting documentation in your online account.
We may send you a request for additional evidence if: You did not submit all the required evidence; The evidence you submitted is no longer valid; or. The officer needs more information to determine your eligibility.
Log in to your USCIS online account and go to the Documents tab to view notices and respond to the RFE. While your case is pending, you may provide additional information, including evidence we did not specifically request, regarding your case. This is available in the Documents tab, except when you have an open RFE.
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.
Start with an introduction that clearly states your purpose and why you're writing the letter. In the middle section, provide a detailed explanation of your request or concern. Use supporting evidence to make your case as strong as possible. Finally, end your letter with a polite but firm request for action.