Filing & Fees

Filing Your Petition

  • Make sure all forms are signed.
  • Use the most current version of the form. You can find the most current version by visiting the USCIS page for the form you are filing (see below).
  • Follow instructions and complete the form in its entirety.
  • When filling in the form (or sections of it) by hand, use black ink and print legibly.
  • Do not use highlighters, correction fluid (such as “White Out”) or tape on any forms. If you make an error, discard the form and start again with a new one.
  • When filing multiple forms, write your name, date of birth and A-Number (if applicable) the exact same way on each form.
  • Pay the correct fee for each form being filed.

For additional information, please see the USCIS’ page Form Filing Tips.

Assembling the Application / Petition Package

Order

The USCIS recommends assembling the package in the following order:

  • Form Filing Fee. Check or Money Order. Write your A-Number and the form you are filing on the check or money order.
  • Form G1145 or G-28 (If Applicable):
    • Form G1145, Request for e-Notification (if applicable);
    • Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative (if applicable).
  • The Form Being Filed. For Example, a Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker.
  • Supporting Documents. This includes:
    • All evidence listed on the form instructions.
    • Complete English translations of all non-English documents with translation certifications.
    • Submit copies of all evidence and supporting documents, unless the Form instructions specify to submit original copies or the USCIS requests original copies.
    • If you have attachments, make sure they all have your name and A-Number (if applicable). You may also indicate the total number of pages, for example: “Page 1 of 10.”

Building the Package

Please see the USCIS page Tips for Filing Forms by Mail for detailed information about completing forms and tips for assembling and shipping the package for the application / petition / request.

Fees

Please see the following USCIS pages for detailed information on filing fees and how to pay your fees. The filing fees for each form can be found on their respective web pages on the USCIS site.