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).
Mail your forms to the address listed on that form's webpage. You may send your forms through USPS, FedEx, DHL, or UPS. We encourage you to save a copy of your payment, along with any tracking number provided by the courier, for your records and so you can verify the status of its delivery.
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 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.
Online Questions: When your application is received by a USCIS Lockbox facility or a USCIS Service Center, we will mail you a receipt notice. The receipt notice will have all of the important information you need about your case. With your receipt number, you can check the status of your case on .
You can request a copy of the file by submitting a FOIA, after which you can obtain the I-129 forms you submitted to the USCIS. The documents will be stamped with the approval details., giving you some certainty regarding the status and the length of the status.
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.
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.
Make Your Request Online Our online FOIA request service is the fastest, most convenient way to request and receive records from USCIS.