G884 Form PDF Details

Navigating the process of immigration, citizenship, or obtaining eligibility for specific immigration benefits involves numerous steps and paperwork. One such essential step could involve the utilization of Form G-884, officially known as the Request for the Return of Original Documents. This form plays a crucial role for individuals who have previously submitted original documents to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and now need those documents to be returned. The Department of Homeland Security, by way of USCIS, oversees the facilitation of this process. Detailed instructions accompany Form G-884 to ensure applicants understand how to properly request the return of their documents to avoid unnecessary delays. Key aspects of the form include the provision of a completed and signed G-884, along with supporting documentation, to substantiate the request. It is designed for situations where original documents were submitted to establish eligibility for immigration or citizenship benefits. Notably, the form emphasizes the importance of following the outlined steps precisely, including the submission of required evidence and adherence to processes such as attending scheduled interviews, to facilitate the smooth processing of the request. Additionally, the form includes warnings about potential consequences for misrepresentation or fraud during the application process. Understanding and accurately completing Form G-884 is fundamental for individuals aiming to retrieve their original documents from USCIS records, highlighting its importance within the broader context of navigating U.S. immigration and citizenship processes.

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Form NameG884 Form
Form Length5 pages
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Avg. time to fill out1 min 15 sec
Other namesUSCIS, g 884, form g 884, Washington

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OMB No. 1653-0028; Expires 08/31/08

Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

G-884, Request for the Return of Original Documents

Instructions

Please read the instructions carefully. If you do not follow the instructions, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may have to return your petition, which may delay final action. If you need more space to complete the answer, use a separate sheet(s) of paper. Write your name and Alien Registration Number (A#), if you have one, at the top of each sheet and indicate the number of the item relating to your answer.

Use Form G-884 to request the return of original documents submitted to establish eligibility for an immigration or citizenship benefit.

You need to give us:

A completed and signed Form G-884; and

Supporting documentation.

To file this request, see Step 2 for specific instructions.

When Should I Use Form G-884?

You should use Form G-884 if you submitted original documents to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with a petition, application or request and you are now seeking to have those documents returned to you.

Furnishing the information requested on the form and submitting the required supporting documents will assist USCIS to locate and return the documents requested.

How Do I File Form G-884?

You only need to submit one Form G-884 if you are requesting multiple documents contained in a single USCIS file. However, if the requested documentation is in more than one USCIS file, you must submit separate requests. (Example: If you wish to obtain your mother's birth certificate and your parent's marriage certificate, both of which are in the USCIS file that pertains to her, submit one Form G-884 with your mother's information.)

Follow the steps below to complete your request:

Step 1 - Fill out the Form G-884.

Step 2 - Submit your G-884.

Notice

USCIS wants to make sure that you are eligible to receive the requested documents. To do this we may ask for more evidence, interview you and/or conduct an inquiry. If you misrepresent facts or otherwise engage in fraud, USCIS will take appropriate action. This means we will not only deny your request, you may lose current and future immigration benefits. You may also face penalties, including criminal and/or civil prosecutions leading to fines and/or imprisonment.

Step 1. Fill Out the Form G-884.

Use black ink. Type or print clearly using capital letters. If an item does not apply to you, write "N/A." If the answer is none, write "NONE."

This form is divided into Parts 1 through 3. The following information should help you fill out the form.

Part 1. Information about you.

(Person requesting original documents.)

Family Name (Last name) - Give your legal name. If you have two last names, include both and use a hypen (-) between the names, if appropriate.

Mailing Address - Give your mailing address, if different from your home address.

Telephone Number - Give a telephone number with the area code where you can be reached during the day.

A Number - This is your Alien Registration Number (A #). If you do not have an A#, or do not know it, leave this blank.

Information, Documents or Records Requested -

Name or describe the original documents you wish returned. Be as specific as possible. (Example: marriage certificate of John Q. and Mary A. Public.)

Part 2. Data for Identification of Personal Record.

Failure to provide the following information may make it very difficult for USCIS to locate the relating record.

Family Name (Last name) - Give the subject's legal name. If there are two last names, include both and use a hyphen (-) between the names, if appropriate.

A Number - This is the subject's Alien Registration Number (A Number). If the subject does not have an A # or you do not know it, leave this blank.

Other Names Used - Include the subject's maiden name, nickname or alias.

Date of Birth - Use eight numbers to show the date of birth. (Example: May 1, 1979, should be written 05/01/1979.)

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Country of Birth - Give the name of the country where the subject was born. Include the city, state or province, and country.

Entry Into the United States - Give the requested information about the subject's naturalization, if applicable.

U.S. Citizenship Information - Use eight numbers to show the date of birth. (Example: May 1, 1979, should be written 05/01/1979.)

Part 3. Signature.

You, the requestor, must sign and date the form. If you do not sign the form, the request will be returned as incomplete.

Step 2. Submit Your Form G-884.

You must include the following items:

Your signed and completed Form G-884.

Filing fee. There is no filing fee for a Form G-884.

Evidence. Attach copies, showing the front and back of the documents you need to support your request. The copies must be exact photocopies of unaltered original documents. Original documents may be requested by USCIS at a later date.

Before consideration can be given to your request, two forms of identification must be submitted. Examples of acceptable forms of identification are:

I-551, Permanent Resident Card;

Driver's license;

State-issued identification document;

Employment work authorization document;

Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship;

U. S. or foreign passport.

If you are requesting an original document(s) from a USCIS file other than relating to you, submit proof of the relationship between you and the subject. In cases where the subject is either deceased or incapacitated, you must provide evidence of a power of attorney or that you are the executor of the subject's estate.

Translation. If you send us a document in a foreign language, it must have a full English translation that the translator has certified as complete and correct. The translator must also certify that he or she is competent to translate the foreign language into English.

Submit Your Form G-884. If your case is pending, submit your Form G-884 to the USCIS district or suboffice or service center that is currently processing your case. If a final decision has been issued, submit the Form G-884 to the USCIS office or service center that took the last action on your case.

Processing Information.

Our goal at USCIS is to process all requests fairly. The processing time will vary, depending on the specific circumstances of each case. We may reject an incomplete request. We may deny your request if you do not give us the required information or do not go to a scheduled interview.

Address Changes.

If you change your address, you must fill out and give us a Form AR-11, Alien 's Change of Address Card, and mail it to the address listed on Form AR-11.

USCIS Forms and Information.

To request USCIS forms, call our toll-free forms line at 1-800-870-3676. You may also get USCIS forms and information about immigration laws and regulations by calling our National Customer Service Center at

1-800-375-5283 or visiting the USCIS internet website at

www.uscis.gov.

Use InfoPass for Appointments.

As an alternative to waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS office, you can now schedule an appointment through our internet-based system, InfoPass. To access the system, visit our website at www.uscis.gov. Use the InfoPass appointment scheduler and follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment. InfoPass generates an electronic appointment notice that appears on the screen. Print the notice and take it with you to your appointment. The notice gives the date of your appointment, along with the addess of the USCIS office.

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Privacy Act Notice.

USCIS will use the information on Form G-884 to determine eligibility to receive the requested original documents. We may provide information on your request to other government agencies.

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice.

An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.

We try to create forms and instructions that are accurate, can be easily understood and that impose the least possible burden on you to provide us with information. Often this is difficult because some immigration laws are very complex.

The estimate average time to complete and file this request is as follows: (1) five minutes to learn about the law and form;

(2)five minutes to complete the form; (3) five minutes to assemble and file the request; for a total estimated average of 15 minutes per request.

If you have any comments regarding the accuracy of this estimate, or suggestion for making this form simpler, write to U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20529, OMB No. 1653-0028. Do not mail your completed form to this address.

Check List

Did you completely fill out and sign the form?

Did you attach a copy of your identity document?

If applicable, did you attach a copy of a power of attorney or proof that you are the subject's executor?

For your records, you should keep copies of your request and supporting documents.

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OMB No. 1653-0028; Expires 08/31/08

Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

G-884, Request for the Return of Original Documents

START HERE - Please type or print in black ink.

Part 1. Information about you. (Person requesting the return of original documents.)

Family Name

 

Given Name

 

 

Middle Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mailing Address - Street Number and Name

Apt./SuiteNumber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City

State

 

Zip Code

 

 

 

 

A Number (If any.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City/Town/Village of Birth

 

 

 

Country of Birth

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For USCIS Use Only

Remarks

File No.

Date

Daytime Phone Number (With Area Code)

( )

Specific information about desired document(s) or record(s) (e.g., marriage license, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.).

Part 2. Data for identification of personal record. (Leave blank if not applicable.)

 

Family Name

 

 

 

Given Name

 

 

 

Middle Name

 

 

 

 

 

Other Names Used (if any.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

Place of Birth

 

 

 

Date of Entry

 

Port of Entry

 

 

 

Type of Entry (visitor, student, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name on Certificate of Naturalization

 

Certificate of Naturalization Number

 

 

 

Certificate of Naturalization Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name on Certificate of Citizenship

 

Certificate of Citizenship Number

 

 

 

Certificate of Citizenship Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Naturalization Court and Location

 

 

 

 

Verification of Identity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In person with identification

Legible photocopies

Part 3. Signature of Requestor - Affidavit of Identity.

I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America, that this petition and evidence submitted is all true and correct. I authorize the release of any information from my records that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services needs to respond to my request.

I

 

Swear

 

Affirm that I am the person named in Part 1. I understand that if I willfully make false statements on this form,

I may be punished by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1101).

 

 

 

 

Signature (Do not sign before the certifying official)

 

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Certifying Official.

I do hereby certify that the person named on Page 2 personally appeared before me and executed the Affidavit of Identity.

Printed Name

 

Signature

 

 

 

 

 

 

In and for the:

Given under my hand and official seal

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

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