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Check Your Immigration Court Case Status Online

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Automated Case Status System Check the status of your EOIR case online. You can use the Automated Case Status System to find out the date & time of your next Immigration Court hearing, the location of your hearing, the Immigration Judge assigned to your case, and other important information about your case. You can find the online ACSS at the url: https://acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/     STEP STEP 1 Go to the Automated Case Status System Website Go to the automated case status system website at: https://acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/ Have your A Number because that is how you will lookup your case.  STEP STEP 2 Click ACCEPT You will be greeted with a pop-up disclaimer message. Read the disclaimer and click accept (the blue button on the bottom left of the pop-up) in order to proceed. STEP STEP 3 Enter your A Number There will be 9 text boxes where you can enter one digit per box. This is where you will enter your A Number putting one number in each box.  Make sure you watch as you are typing to be sure that each box has one number and that when you are done it matches your A Number as it appears on your paperwork.    STEP STEP 4 Click Submit After you enter your A Number and confirm it is accurate then click the large blue “Submit” button below the number.  STEP STEP 5 No Case Found? If it seems like nothing happened look to see if there is some red text that appeared above the “SUBMIT” button.  If it reads “No case found for this A Number” then the A Number you entered in not in the system, meaning that A Number has not yet been scheduled for a hearing or isn’t in Court. If you have a Notice to Appear with an A Number that matches what you entered and you get this message then it is possible that it is just too soon and it hasn’t been entered into the system yet. You can try again in a few days or call the Court if you are unsure.  STEP STEP 6 Case Information If the A Number does match a case in the system then a new screen will load with information about the case.  It will have your next hearing date & time, the type of hearing, whether it is in-person or virtual, and the name of the Judge. If a decision was already made on your case or your case was dismissed you will find that information there as well.  Case Status What?

Form G-1145 E-Notification

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What is Form G-1145? Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, is a one-page form on which you provide your name, mobile phone number, and email address. You then submit the form with your petition or application that you are filing with USCIS so that you will receive an SMS or email informing you of when your application or petition is received by USCIS. How Does It Work? When USCIS first scans your submission at one of the three lockbox facilities (this service is only available at the lockbox facilities) the barcode on the Form G-1145 will generate and send either an email or SMS text message (or both) simply informing you that your submission has been received. How Much Does It Cost? $0. It is free as indicated on the latest USCIS Filing Fee Schedule. Who Can Use Form G-1145? Anyone who is filing forms at on of the three Lockbox facilities located in Lewisville, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; and Phoenix, Arizona. What Information Will Be Provided In The Notification? The notification will list your receipt number and tell you how to obtain case status information. E-Notifications do not include any personal information, not even your name, because email and text message are not secure ways for USCIS to transmit that information. What Is The Benefit Of This? It allows you to be informed that your papers physically arrived at the USCIS lockbox facility. This can be helpful for letting you know that your package was not lost in the mail. Even mail sent with tracking can sometimes go missing despite USPS tracking indicating that it was delivered. It provides some piece of mind. What Is The Form G-1145 Edition Date? 09/26/14. You can also use previous editions according to the USCIS instructions here. Where Can I Get Form G-1145? The USCIS website of course. You can find a fillable PDF of the Form G-1145 here. NOTE: This service is only available for forms filed at our three Lockbox facilities located in Lewisville, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; and Phoenix, Arizona. LEARN MORE

How to Update Your Personal Information With USCIS

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Updating Personal Information with USCIS

Changing Personal Information With USCIS If there are changes to your personal information that you need to update with USCIS such as your name and/or gender you have two potential options. If you have been scheduled for an interview at a USCIS Field Office, you can update your information at that interview. Otherwise, you can follow the procedures from the USCIS website, which are described below. Name Change If you would like to update the name reflected on your document, you must provide sufficient evidence of your name change, such as: — a court order; — marriage certificate; — divorce decree; or — other vital document record. For more information, see USCIS Policy Manual Volume 12, Citizenship and Naturalization, Part K, Certificates of Citizenship and Naturalization, Chapter 4, Replacement of Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization. Gender Change As of March 31, 2023, you do not need to provide supporting evidence to change the gender listed on your immigration documents (with a limited exception). Note: As of April 1, 2024, USCIS provides the option “X” for gender in addition to “m” for male and “f” for female on the Form N-400 Application for Naturalization. USCIS has stated that this option will be coming to more of their forms in the future. If you want to update your gender information on a Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship, you must still provide the required supporting documentation of the change, as listed in the Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document instructions (PDF, 263.39 KB). For more information, see USCIS Policy Manual Volume 12, Citizenship and Naturalization, Part K, Certificates of Citizenship and Naturalization, Chapter 4, Replacement of Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization. Changing Your Personal Information on Immigration Documents The table below provides information on how to request a biographic change on a specific document.   If your benefit request is still pending with USCIS, and you have not received a final decision notice or USCIS-issued document If you have already received your USCIS-issued document Employment Authorization Document (EAD) If you received a Request for Evidence (RFE) or interview notice: Provide the following in response to the RFE or at your interview:A letter explaining the change requested; andSupporting documentation of the change (if required).If you have an online account:Upload the following as new evidence to the pending application:A letter explaining the change requested; andSupporting documentation of the change (if required).If you do not have an online account:Email USCIS-updategenderinfo@uscis.dhs.gov  and request to change your name or gender marker or both.If you are seeking to make a correction due to a typographical error, please visit the “How to Request a correction to your notice or document (based on USCIS error)” section on this page. This email only handles formal name or gender marker changes.If you have Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) related matter or T or U visa related matter:Refer to the Contact Us webpage (Inquiries for VAWA, T, and U Filings section). Submit the following to USCIS:A new Form I-765;Applicable fees (see note);The EAD containing the incorrect information;A letter explaining the change requested; andSupporting documentation of the change (if required).File online (if eligible) or refer to the filing locations for Form I-765 webpage for mailing address information if filing by paper.Note on fees: If you are requesting a replacement EAD for an eligibility category based on a pending Form I-485 filed after July 30, 2007, that you paid a fee for, then you do not need to pay the Form I-765 filing fee. Green Card (Permanent Resident Card) If you received an RFE or interview notice:Provide the following in response to the RFE or at the interview:A letter explaining the change requested; andSupporting documentation of the change (if required).If you have an online account:Upload the following as new evidence to the pending application:A letter explaining the change requested; andSupporting documentation of the change (if required).If you do not have an online account:Email USCIS-updategenderinfo@uscis.dhs.gov and request to change your name or gender marker or both.If you are seeking to make a correction due to a typographical error, please visit the “How to Request a correction to your notice or document (based on USCIS error)” section on this page. This email only handles formal name or gender marker changes.If you have Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) related matter or T or U visa related matter:Refer to the Contact Us webpage (Inquiries for VAWA, T, and U Filings section). Submit the following to USCIS:Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Green Card);Applicable fees;The Green Card containing the incorrect information; andSupporting documentation to show what the correct information should be (see Form I-90 instructions (PDF, 361.11 KB) for examples).File online or refer to the Where to File section of the Form I-90 webpage for mailing address information if filing by paper. Travel Document (Such as an Advance Parole Document or Refugee Travel Document) If you received an RFE or interview notice: Provide the following in response to the RFE or at the interview:A letter explaining the change requested; andSupporting documentation of the change (if required).If you have an online account:Upload the following as new evidence to the pending application:A letter explaining the change requested; andSupporting documentation of the change (if required).If you do not have an online account:Email USCIS-updategenderinfo@uscis.dhs.gov and request to change your name or gender or both.If you are seeking to make a correction due to a typographical error, please visit the “How to Request a correction to your notice or document (based on USCIS error)” section on this page. This email only handles formal name or gender marker changes.If you have Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) related matter or T or U visa related matter: Refer to the Contact Us webpage (Inquiries for VAWA, T, and U Filings section). Submit the following to USCIS:A new Form I-131 (select the filing category for the type of travel document being requested);Applicable fees (see note);The travel document containing the incorrect information; andSupporting documentation of the change (if required).Refer to the filing addresses for Form I-131 webpage for mailing address information. (Online filing is currently not available for Form I-131.) Note on fees: If you are requesting a replacement Advance Parole Document and have a pending Form I-485 filed after July 30, … Read more

Applying For U.S. Citizenship

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form n-400 Review the application (Form N-400) instructions Complete the naturalization application, Form N-400 Pay filing fee Form N-400 All applicants must send the following 3 items with their N-400 application: □ Permanent Resident CardA photocopy of both sides of your Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as the Alien Registration Card or “Green Card”). If you have lost the card, submit a photocopy of the receipt of your Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent ResidentCard; and □ FILING FEE A check or money order for the application fee and the biometric services fee, as stated in the M-479, Current Naturalization Fees, enclosure in the Guide.(Applicants 75 years of age or older are exempted from the biometrics services fee). Write your A-Number on the back of the check or money order. You may also pay using a credit card. There is no additional fee when you do so. The N-400 is the only form that you canpay for by credit card using the G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transaction. Check www.uscis.gov for more specificinformation.  your facial features must still be exposed in the photo for purposes of identification. IF YOU RESIDE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES □ 2 identical color photographs, with your name and A – Number written lightly in pencil on the back of each photo. For details about the photo requirements, see Part 5 of Form M-476, or our post on immigration photo requirements.  DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT WITH FORM N-400 AttorneyIf an attorney or accredited representative is acting on your behalf, send:□ A completed original Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative. If Name Is Different Than Your LPR CardIf your current legal name is different from the name on your Permanent Resident Card, send:□ The document(s) that legally changed your name (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court document). If Apply Based on Marriage to a U.S. CitizenIf you are applying for naturalization on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen, send the following 4 items: 1.  Evidence that your spouse has been a U.S     citizen for the last 3 years: Birth certificate (if your spouse never lost citizenship since birth); or Certificate of Naturalization; or Certificate of Citizenship; or The inside of the front cover and signature page of your spouse’s current U.S. passport; or Form FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America; and 2. Your current marriage certificate; and 3. Proof of termination of all prior marriages of your spouse (divorce decree(s), annulment(s), or death certificate(s)); and 4.Documents referring to you and your spouse: Tax returns, bank accounts, leases, mortgages, or birth certificates of children; or Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-certified copies of the income tax forms that you both filed for the past 3 years; or An IRS tax return transcript for the last 3 years. If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement officer for any reason, and no charges were filed, send: An original official statement by the arresting agency or applicant court confirming that no charges were filed. If you have ever been arrested or detained by any law enforcement officer for any reason, and charges were filed, send:An original or court-certified copy of the complete arrest record and disposition for each incident (dismissal order, convictionrecord or acquittal order). If you have ever been convicted or placed in an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program (such as a drugtreatment or community service program), send: An original or court-certified copy of the sentencing record for each incident; and Evidence that you completed your sentence: a. An original or certified copy of your probation or parole record; or b. Evidence that you completed an alternative sentencing program or rehabilitative program. If you have ever had any arrest or conviction vacated, set aside, sealed, expunged or otherwise removed from your record,send:An original or court-certified copy of the court order vacating, setting aside, sealing, expunging or otherwise removing the arrest or conviction, or an original statement from the court that no record exists of your arrest or conviction. NOTE: If you have been arrested or convicted of a crime, you may send any countervailing evidence or evidence in your favor concerning the circumstances of your arrest and/or conviction that you would like U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services toconsider. If you were married before, send:□ Proof that all earlier marriages ended (divorce decree(s), annulment(s), or death certificates(s)). If you are currently in the U.S. military service and are seeking citizenship based on that service, send:□ A completed original Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service. If you have taken any trip outside the United States that lasted 6 months or more since becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident Send evidence that you (and your family) continued to live, work and/or keep ties to the United States, such as: An IRS tax return “transcript” or an IRS-certified tax return listing tax information for the last 5 years (or for the last 3 years ifyou are applying on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen). Rent or mortgage payments and pay stubs.If you have a dependent spouse or child(ren) who do not live with you, send: Any court or government order to provide financial support; and Evidence of your financial support (including evidence that you have complied with any court or government order), such as: a. Cancelled checks; b. Money and receipts; c. A court or agency printout of child support payments; d. Evidence of wage garnishments; e. A letter from the parent or guardian who cares for your child(ren). If you have ever failed to file an income tax return since you became a Lawful Permanent Resident, send: All correspondence with the IRS regarding your failure to file. If you have any Federal, state or local taxes that are overdue, send: A signed agreement from the IRS or state or local tax office showing that you have filed a tax return and arranged to pay thetaxes you owe; and Documentation … Read more