USCIS Form Improvements Initiative

Easy-to-Use Formats: We are publishing many of our forms in a 2-column, Adobe fillable format. When completed electronically, this format restricts incorrect entries and provides informational pop-up boxes to assist customers.

User-Friendly Look and Feel: We have improved several of our naturalization forms to include clear and comprehensive instructions in plain language.

Centralized Processing: We will continue to centralize filing locations at the USCIS Lockbox facilities.  Our Lockbox facilities provide fast, secure and standard intake services for over 5 million forms filed annually.  Beginning in February 2013, customers filing Form N-470, Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes, will mail them to the Dallas Lockbox facility.

New Data Collection Technologies: Beginning with Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, we will publish our high-volume forms with 2D barcode technology.  When you complete these forms using a computer, the barcode at the bottom of the page will store the data entered on the form.  We will be able to scan the information from the barcode and upload it directly to USCIS systems, allowing us to improve data quality and operational efficiency. 

Please do not attach anything to or damage the barcode.

 

Enhanced Web Content: We are posting filing addresses and detailed fee information on our form landing pages.  Check the “Where to File” section for the form you are filing for the most current filing addresses. 

We published an improved and detailed Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.  You can also find fee information in the form instructions and in detailed fee charts on many form landing pages. 

Our Latest Form Improvements: Forms that have been published. 

Title Form Number Improvement

Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card

I-90

New Data Collection Technologies

Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility

I-601

Easy-to-Use Formats

Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA)

N-336 User-Friendly Look and Feel

Application for Certificate of Citizenship

N-600 User-Friendly Look and Feel

Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker

I-140 Easy-to-Use Formats

Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes

N-470

Centralized Processing

 

Coming Soon: Forms that are under review or available for public comment.

Title Form Number Improvement

Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative

G-28 New Data Collection Technologies

E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

G-1145 User-Friendly Look and Feel

Application for Travel Document

I-131 New Data Collection Technologies

Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act

I-864 New Data Collection Technologies

Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document

I-102 Easy-to-Use Formats

Application for Employment Authorization

I-765 New Data Collection Technologies

Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

I-485 New Data Collection Technologies

Application for Temporary Protected Status

I-821 New Data Collection Technologies

Petition for Alien Relative

I-130 New Data Collection Technologies

Application for Family Unity Benefits

I-817 User-Friendly Look and Feel

Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition

I-824 User-Friendly Look and Feel

Notice of Appeal or Motion

I-290B User-Friendly Look and Feel

Application to File Declaration of Intention

N-300 User-Friendly Look and Feel

Application for Naturalization

N-400

User-Friendly Look and Feel
New Data Collection Technologies

 

Filing Reminders: To take advantage of these improvements, we recommend downloading our forms from www.uscis.gov and completing them electronically.  Remember, forms are free.

To ensure your application is accepted, please:

  • Submit the correct fee – incorrect fee is the top reason we reject applications.
  • Sign your application.
  • Complete the entire form and submit evidence listed in the form instructions.

 

Agency

Immigration Law

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