US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will soon mandate online filing for many immigration forms that have been available for e-filing for at least 180 days. The immigration authority shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that “Digital submissions help us receive, store, and access information more efficiently, supporting stronger fraud detection, identity management, and national security screening. The post also has a link to the ‘Online Filing Options’ website listing forms that are available for online filing, benefits of filing a form online, among others. There are two options for submitting forms from a USCIS online account, the webpage states. The first is filling out an online form electronically where you are guided step-by-step through the form to answer questions that are relevant to your form type and category. The second online filing option allows you to upload and submit a completed PDF file of your form and related evidence. Both filing options have similar features to manage your case in your online account.
USCIS forms available to file online
Some of these are: AR-11 | Alien’s Change of Address Card EOIR-29 | Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals from a Decision of a DHS Officer G-28I | Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney in Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States G-325A | Biographic Information (for Deferred Action) G-325R | Biographic Information (Registration) G-845 | Verification Request G-884 | Request for the Return of Original Document Step 1: Sign in to your USCIS online account or create a USCIS online account, if you do not already have one. This means that in addition to entering your username and password, you must also enter a 1-time verification code that USCIS will send you by email, text message, or authentication app, each time you sign into your account. When you create your USCIS online account, you can select how you want to receive the 1-time verification code. Enter your 1-time verification code in the box and select “Submit. If you have not received your verification code after 10 minutes, select “please request a new verification code. Step 2: Select “File a Form Online. Step 3: Select the form you want to file. Step 4: Select “Fill Out Form Fields Online. Step 5: Complete all sections of your form. Step 6: Upload evidence. Step 7: Review and digitally sign your form. Step 8: Pay the filing fee, if applicable. For some forms, it may take up to 3 days to receive a receipt number. Step 9: View appointment notices. Step 10: Respond to Requests for Evidence and upload unsolicited evidence. Step 11: Check the status of your case. Step 12: Send and receive secure messages. Step 13: Receive a decision.
To sign in to your USCIS online account using two-factor authentication: Every time you sign in to your USCIS online account, you must enter your email address and password and select “Sign In.”USCIS will then send you a 1-time verification code by email, text, or authentication app based on what you chose when you created your account. (You may change your delivery preference within your account.) Please allow a few minutes for delivery. Read the form instructions for information on completing fields when your answer is “zero” or “not applicable (N/A). Log in to your USCIS online account and go to the “Documents or Notices” tab, as applicable, to view notices and respond to the RFE. If you do not have an open RFE, you can do this in the “Documents or Evidence” tab, as applicable.
Almost all USCIS forms can be filed online. Go to our Sign Up page. If you need help creating a USCIS online account, please visit our How to Create a USCIS Online Account page. You must provide a valid email address and password to create a USCIS online account. The email address you provide will also be the username for your USCIS online account. The USCIS online account uses a two-factor authentication process. If you select text message, enter your U.S. mobile phone number in the Mobile Number box (standard SMS/text messaging rates may apply). If you select the app option, the system will generate a code that you can scan or type into an authentication app that you have installed on your mobile device (such as Google Authenticator). If you selected the email option but you do not see a verification email in your inbox, make sure to check your junk mail or spam folder. Fill out all sections of the form as completely as possible. You may need to provide evidence when you file to support your application, petition, or request. These documents help us evaluate your form and verify information you have provided. Use these tips when uploading evidence: Use a scanner or photograph each document. Make sure each image you attach is clear and that all text is readable. Files must not be larger than 12MB. Files generally must be PDFs, JPGs, or JPEGs. For some forms, USCIS also accept files in TIF or TIFF format. Do not encrypt or password-protect your files. If your documents are in a foreign language, upload the original document, a certified English translation, and the translator’s certificate for each document. If USCIS require passport-style photos, you must either scan them or take a picture with your phone. Review the summary of the information you provided in your application, petition, or request. You may save and print a copy for your records. To digitally sign your application, petition, or request, enter your full legal name (first, middle, and last names) in the space provided. The system will affix your signature and the date to your online application. After you submit your application, petition, or request, you cannot make any changes. You must pay with a valid credit or debit card or provide your bank routing and checking account numbers to have money taken directly from your U.S. bank account. After you make your payment, your form will be submitted. If there is no fee associated with your application, then the form will be submitted directly to USCIS. For most forms, you will immediately receive a receipt notice that contains your receipt number. A receipt number is a unique number that applies to your specific case with USCIS. You can find your receipt number on your online account home page, and you can find a copy of your receipt notice under the Documents or Notices tab, as applicable. USCIS may schedule you for a biometric services appointment at an application support center. Log in to your USCIS online account for more information about your appointment. You must attend this appointment and provide biometric information, which may include your photograph, signature, and fingerprints. If you need to attend an interview, you will also receive an interview appointment notice in your account. USCIS will notify you by text message or email (based on your preference) if you need to respond to a Request for Evidence (RFE). you may provide additional information, including evidence USCIS did not specifically request, about your case While your case is pending. Look for the additional evidence uploader at the bottom of the tab. Log in to your USCIS online account for details on the status of your case. After you file a form, you will have access to a secure inbox to send messages to USCIS and receive responses to your questions. Log in to your USCIS online account to read details of the decision made on your case. For information on processing times for all forms, please visit our USCIS Processing Time Information page. You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.