Request for the Return of Original Documents

OMB No. 1615-0100; Expires 02/28/2015
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

What Is the Purpose of Form G-884?
Use Form G-884 to request the return of original documents
submitted to establish eligibility for an immigration or
citizenship benefit.
You need to provide us with:
1. A completed and signed Form G-884; and
2. Supporting documentation.
See section entitled Submitting Your Form G-884

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.

General Instructions
NOTE: 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 a separate request for each
file. (For 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.)
USCIS provides forms free of charge through the USCIS Web
site. In order to view, print, or fill out our forms, you should
use the latest version of Adobe Reader, which you can
download for free at http://get.adobe.com/reader/. If you do
not have Internet access, you may call the USCIS National
Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask that we
mail a form to you. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call:
1-800-767-1833.

Instruction for Form G-884, Request for the
Return of Original Documents
Signature. Each request must be properly signed and filed.
For all signatures on this request, USCIS will not accept a
stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature
Filing Fee. There is no fee to file Form G-884.
Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence
and supporting documentation listed in these instructions.
Copies. You may submit legible photocopies of documents
requested, unless the instructions specifically state that you
must submit an original document. USCIS may request an
original document at the time of filing or at any time during
processing of an application, petition, or request.
Translations. If you submit a document with information in a
foreign language, you must also submit a full English
translation. The translator must sign a certification that the
English language translation is complete and accurate, and that
he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language
into English.
How To Fill Out Form G-884
1. Type or print legibly in black ink.
2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this
request, attach a separate sheet of paper; type or print your
name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any)
at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part
Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers;
and sign and date each sheet.
3. Answer all questions fully and accurately. If a question
does not apply to you (for example, if you have never been
married and the question asks “Provide the name of your
current spouse”), type or print “N/A,” unless otherwise
directed. If your answer to a question which requires a
numeric response is zero or none (for example, “How many
children do you have” or “How many times have you
departed the United States”), type or print “None,” unless
otherwise directed.
We recommend that you print or save a copy of your
completed request to review in the future and for
your records.
This form is divided into Parts 1 through 3. The following
information will help you fill out the form.

Form G-884 Instructions (02/27/13)Y

Part 1. Information About You
(Person requesting original documents)
1. Family Name (Last Name), Given Name (First Name),
Middle Name. Provide your full legal name. If you have
two last names, include both and use a hyphen (-) between
the names, if appropriate.
2. Mailing Address. Provide your mailing address, if
different from your home address.
3. A-Number. This is your Alien Registration Number. If
you do not have an A-Number or do not know it, leave this
blank.

7. U.S. Citizenship Information. Provide information about
the subject's Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of
Citizenship, if applicable. Use eight numbers to show the
date on the Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of
Citizenship. (For example: May 1, 1979, should be written
05/01/1979.)

Part 3. Signature of Requester- Affidavit of Identity
You, the requester, must sign and date the form. If you do not
sign the form, the request will be returned as incomplete.
Submitting Your Form G-884

4. City/Town/Village of Birth, and Country of Birth.
Provide the location where you were born

You must include the following items when you submit your
Form G-884:

5. Date of Birth. Provide your date of birth in the
mm/dd/yyyy format. (For example: May 1, 1979, should
be written 05/01/1979.)

1. Your signed and completed Form G-884. Form G-884
must be notarized if you are submitting it by mail. (You do
not need to get Form G-884 notarized if you are submitting
it in person via an InfoPass appointment.)

6. Daytime Phone Number. Provide a telephone number
with the area code where you can be reached during the day
7. Specific information about desired document(s) or
record(s). Name or describe the original documents you
wish returned. Be as specific as possible. (For example:
marriage certificate of John Q. and Mary A. Public.)

Part 2. Data for Identification of Personal Record

2. Before we can consider your request, you must submit two
forms of identification. Examples of acceptable forms of
identification are:
A. Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card;
B. Driver's license;
C. State-issued identification document;
D. Employment authorization document;

Provide the following information. (Failure to provide the
requested information may make it difficult for USCIS to
locate the relating record.)
1. Family Name (LastName), Given Name (First Name),
Middle Name. Provide the subject's full legal name. If
there are two last names, include both and use a hyphen (-)
between the names, if appropriate.
2. Other Names Used. Include the subject's maiden name,
nickname, or alias.

E. Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship;
F. U.S. or foreign passport.
3. If you are requesting an original document(s) from a
USCIS file other than one 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.

3. Date of Birth. Provide the subject's date of birth in the
mm/dd/yyyy format. (For example: May 1, 1979, should be
written 05/01/1979.)

Where to File?

4. Place of Birth. Provide the name of the country where the
subject was born. Include the city, state or province, and
country.

Please see our Web site at www.uscis.gov/G-884 or call our
National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 for the
most current information about where to file this request. For
TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

5. Entry Into the United States. Provide the requested
information about the subject's entry into the United States.
6. A-Number (if any). This is the subject's Alien
Registration Number. If the subject does not have an ANumber or you do not know it, leave this blank.

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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.

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 Change
You must notify USCIS of your new address within 10 days of
moving from your previous residence. For information on
filing a change of address go to the USCIS Web site at
www.uscis.gov/addresschange or contact the USCIS
National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For
TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.
NOTE: Do not submit a change of address request to USCIS
Lockbox facilities because these facilities do not process
change of address requests.

USCIS Forms and Information

USCIS Privacy Act Notice
AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this benefit
application, and the associated evidence, is collected pursuant
to the 8 CFR section 103.2(b)(1).
PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested
information on this application is to request the return of
original documents submitted to establish eligibility for an
immigration benefit.
DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary.
However, failure to provide the requested information may
delay or prevent USCIS from processing your request.
ROUTINE USES: The information provided on this benefit
application will be used by and disclosed to DHS personnel
and contractors or other agents who need the information to
assist in activities related to your request. The information
will be shared in accordance with approved routine uses, as
described in the associated published system of records
notices [DHS-USCIS-001 - Alien File, Index, and National
File Tracking System of Records, which can be found at
www.dhs.gov/privacy].

Checklist
Did you completely fill out and sign the form?
Did you have the form notarized? (Form must be
notarized if submitted by mail.)
Did you attach a copy of your identity documents?
(Two types of identification are required.)
If applicable, did you attach a copy of a power of
attorney or proof that you are the subject's executor?

To ensure you are using the latest version of this request, visit
the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov where you can obtain
the latest USCIS forms and immigration-related information.
If you do not have Internet access, you may order USCIS
forms by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You
may also obtain forms and information by calling the USCIS
National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For
TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.
Instead of waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS
office, you can now schedule an appointment through our
online system, InfoPass, at infopass.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.

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