I-566 Instructions Table of Changes

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Inter-Agency Record of Request - A, G or NATO Dependent Employment Authorization or Change/Adjustment To/From A, G, NATO Status

I-566 Instructions Table of Changes

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TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

Form I-566, Interagency Record of Request – A, G, or NATO Dependent Employment Authorization or Change/Adjustment To/From A, G, or NATO Status

OMB Number: 1615-0027

05/24/2018

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Page 1, What Is the Purpose of Form I-566?

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What Is the Purpose of Form I-566?

Form I-566 provides information to establish your eligibility to request certain immigration benefits. Such benefits may be available to:

1. An eligible dependent of an A, G, or NATO nonimmigrant requesting employment authorization;

2. An A, G, or NATO nonimmigrant requesting a change to another nonimmigrant status,

or if you are currently in another nonimmigrant status and have been offered a position that requires you and any dependents to be reclassified as an A, G, or NATO nonimmigrant; or

3. An A, G, or NATO nonimmigrant requesting adjustment to lawful permanent resident.

Form I-566 generally accompanies other forms. There is no filing fee for Form I-566.

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What Is the Purpose of Form I-566?

Form I-566 allows certain persons to request employment authorization or change/adjustment of status. Such benefits may be available to:

1. An eligible dependent of an A, G, or NATO nonimmigrant requesting employment authorization;

2. An A, G, or NATO nonimmigrant requesting a change to another nonimmigrant status;

3. A nonimmigrant in another status who has been offered a position that requires reclassification as an A, G, or NATO nonimmigrant, and any dependents in another nonimmigrant status; or

4. An A, G, or NATO nonimmigrant requesting adjustment to lawful permanent resident status.

NOTE: Form I-566 generally accompanies other forms. Form I-566 has no filing fee.

Pages 1-2, When Should I Use Form I-566?

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When Should I Use Form I-566?

Use Form I-566 to facilitate the application process for various benefits that may be available to you if you are, or wish to be in, A, G, or NATO nonimmigrant status. Form I-566 provides information needed to identify you and the person from whom your status is, or will be, derived (the principal alien). Form I-566 assists government agencies and organizations to adjudicate applications for immigration benefits, including requests for employment authorization and change or adjustment of status. The government agencies and organizations involved in the process are:

1. U.S. Department of State (DOS), including the Office of Foreign Missions (DOS OFM), and Visa Office (DOS Visa);

3. North Atlantic Treaty Organization/Headquarters, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (NATO/HQ SACT);

2. U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), including the United States Liaison Officer to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization/Headquarters, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (USLO to NATO/HQ SACT);

4. Foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations; and

5. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

You must use this form if:

1. You are applying for employment authorization as an eligible A-1, A-2, G-1, G-3, G-4, or NATO 1-6 dependent. (Definitions and eligibility requirements may be found in 8 CFR 214.2(a), 214.2(g), and 214.2(s)); or

2. You are applying for a change or adjustment of status to or from A, G, or NATO status.

Definitions

1. A-Number: Alien Registration Number assigned to an alien’s administrative file.

2. 8 CFR: Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations.

3. Certifying Officer or Official: A chief of a diplomatic mission, international organization director, or authorized deputy, NATO member state official, or NATO/HQ SACT Legal Advisor who is authorized to certify information about a requestor.

4. PID: Personal Identification Number. This is the number provided to eligible A and G nonimmigrants by the DOS. This number is provided to eligible NATO nonimmigrants by the certifying organization.

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5. Principal Alien: A nonimmigrant admitted to work exclusively for a foreign government, international organization, or NATO in A, G, or NATO status from whom family members derive their A, G, or NATO status.

6. Statement from Prospective Employer: The statement on the employer’s letterhead identifying the dependent. It must describe the position offered, duties to be performed, salary offered, hours to be worked, and verifying that the dependent possesses the qualifications for the position. The statement must include the telephone number, name, and original signature of the person making the statement.

7. Statement from School: The statement on the letterhead of the dependent’s post-secondary school that identifies the dependent, certifies that he or she is a full-time student, identifies the courses being taken and the credit hours being carried, and provides the expected graduation date. The statement must include the telephone number, name, and original signature of the school official making the statement.

8. Statement from Physician: A statement on the letterhead of the dependent’s physician identifying the dependent and the certifying physician. It must identify the dependent’s condition, describe the symptoms, provide a prognosis, and certify that the dependent is physically/mentally unable to establish, re-establish, or maintain a home of his or her own. The statement must include the phone number, name, and original signature of the physician making the statement.

DOS Forms

1. Notification of Appointment (E-Gov)

2. Notification of Change (E-Gov)

USCIS Forms

1. Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record, issued to nonimmigrants upon arrival in the United States

2. Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

3. Form I-407, Record of Abandonment by Alien of Status as Lawful Permanent Resident

4. Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

5. Form I-508, Request for Waiver of Certain Rights, Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities

6. Form I-508F, Request for Waiver of Certain Rights, Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities for French Nationals, used by French nationals in conjunction with Form I-508

7. Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card

8. Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

9. Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

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When Should I Use Form I-566?

Use Form I-566 as part of the process to request various benefits that may be available to A, G, or NATO nonimmigrants. Form I-566 provides information needed to identify you, the requestor, and the person from whom your status is, or will be, derived (the principal alien).

NOTE: Each person requesting employment authorization or change/adjustment of status must file a separate Form I-566. You must submit two copies of Form I-566.

Form I-566 assists government agencies and organizations adjudicate applications and petitions for immigration benefits, including requests for employment authorization and change/adjustment of status. The government agencies and organizations involved in the process are:

1. U.S. Department of State (DOS), including the Office of Foreign Missions (DOS OFM), Office of the Chief of Protocol (DOS Protocol), USUN Host Country (DOS USUN), and Visa Office (DOS Visa);

2. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Headquarters, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT);

3. U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), including the United States Liaison Officer (USLO) to NATO/HQ SACT;

4. Foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations; and

5. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Required Use of Form I-566

You must use this request if you are requesting:

1. Employment authorization as an eligible A-1, A-2, G-1, G-3, G-4, or NATO 1-6 dependent. (You can find definitions and eligibility requirements in 8 CFR sections 214.2(a), 214.2(g), and 214.2(s)); or

2. A change or adjustment of status to or from A, G, or NATO status.

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Pages 2-4, General Instructions

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General Instructions

Each individual seeking an immigration benefit must file a separate Form I-566.

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.

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. If you are under 14 years of age, your parent or legal guardian may sign the request on your behalf. A legal guardian also may sign for a mentally incompetent person.

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Filing Fee. There is no filing fee for Form I-566. However, the associated petition or application may have a filing fee. Read the Instructions on any associated petition or application submitted with this request for fee information.

Biometric Services Fee. If you file this request with USCIS, you do not need to include a biometric services fee at the time you submit it. If you are later notified that you must submit biometrics, you will receive a biometric services appointment notice with instructions on how to submit the additional biometric services fee. If you file this request with an agency other than USCIS, please check with that agency to determine if and when you must submit biometric services fees.

Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in the Evidence Requirements section of these Instructions.

Biometric Services Appointment. USCIS may require that you appear for an interview or provide fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature at any time to verify your identity, obtain additional information, and conduct background and security checks, including a check of criminal history records maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), before making a decision on your application, petition, or request. After USCIS receives your request and ensures it is complete, we will inform you in writing, if you need to attend a biometric services appointment. If an appointment is necessary, the notice will provide you the location of your local or designated USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) and the date and time of your appointment or, if you are currently overseas, instruct you to contact a U.S. Embassy, U.S. Consulate, or USCIS office outside the United States to set up an appointment.

If you are required to provide biometrics, at your appointment you must sign an oath reaffirming that:

1. You provided or authorized all information in the request;

2. You reviewed and understood all of the information contained in, and submitted with, your request; and

3. All of this information was complete, true, and correct at the time of filing.

If you fail to attend your biometric services appointment, USCIS may deny your request.

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. If you submit original documents when not required, the documents may remain a part of the record, and USCIS will not automatically return them to you.

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 the translator is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. The certification must include the translator’s signature, should contain the translator’s printed name and the date, and it may also contain the translator’s contact information.

How To Fill Out Form I-566

1. Type or print legibly in black ink.

2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this request, use the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information or 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.

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4. You must submit two copies of the request. Sign and date both copies of the request. Both copies of the request must have an original signature in Part 4. If both copies of the request are not signed, the agency adjudicating your benefit will return your request as incomplete. A parent or guardian may sign, if appropriate.

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General Instructions

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USCIS provides forms free of charge through the USCIS website. 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.

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. If you are under 14 years of age, your parent or legal guardian may sign the request on your behalf. A legal guardian may also sign for a mentally incompetent person.

Validity of Signatures. USCIS will consider a photocopied, faxed, or scanned copy of the original, handwritten signature valid for filing purposes. The photocopy, fax, or scan must be of the original document containing the handwritten, ink signature.

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Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documents listed in the What Evidence Must You Submit and/or Specific Instructions sections of these Instructions.

Biometric Services Appointment. USCIS may require that you appear for an interview or provide biometrics (fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature) at any time to verify your identity, obtain additional information, and conduct background and security checks, including a check of criminal history records maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), before making a decision on your application or petition. After USCIS receives your request and ensures it is complete, we will inform you in writing if you need to attend a biometric services appointment. If an appointment is necessary, the notice will provide you the location of your local or designated USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) and the date and time of your appointment or, if you are currently overseas, instruct you to contact a U.S. Embassy, U.S. Consulate, or USCIS office outside the United States to set up an appointment.

If you are required to provide biometrics, at your appointment you must sign an oath reaffirming that:

1. You provided or authorized all information in the request;

2. You reviewed and understood all of the information contained in, and submitted with, your request; and

3. All of this information was complete, true, and correct at the time of filing.

If you fail to attend your biometric services appointment, USCIS may deny your request.

Copies. You should 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 or petition. If USCIS requests an original document from you, it will be returned to you after USCIS determines it no longer needs your original.

NOTE: If you submit original documents when not required or requested by USCIS, your original documents may be immediately destroyed after we receive them.

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. The certification must also include the translator’s signature, printed name, the signature date, and the translator’s contact information.

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How To Fill Out Form I-566

1. Type or print legibly in black ink.

2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this request, use the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information or 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.

4. You must submit two copies of Form I-566. USCIS will consider a photocopied, faxed, or scanned copy of the original, handwritten signature valid for filing purposes. The photocopy, fax, or scan must be of the original document containing the handwritten, ink signature. If both copies of Form I-566 are not signed, the agency adjudicating your request will return your Form I-566 as incomplete. A parent or legal guardian may sign, if appropriate.

Pages 7-9, Specific Instructions

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Specific Instructions

Form I-566 is divided into Parts 1. - 10. The following information will help you fill out the form:

Part 1. Information About You (The person seeking employment authorization or change/adjustment of status)

Item Numbers 1.a. - 1.c. Full Name. Provide your legal name. If you have two last names, include both and use a hyphen (-) between the names, if appropriate.

Item Numbers 3.a. - 3.f. Mailing Address. Provide your mailing address, if different from your home address.

Item Numbers 2.a. - 2.e. Physical Address. Provide your physical street address in the United States. This must include a street number and name or a rural route number. Do not put a Post Office Box (PO Box) number here.

Item Number 4. Date of Birth. Provide your date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy) in the space provided as it is shown on your birth certificate or other government-issued identity document.

Item Numbers 5. - 6. Country of Birth and Country of Citizenship or Nationality. Provide the name of the country of your birth and the name of the country of your citizenship or nationality. Use the current names of the country of your birth and country of your citizenship or nationality.

Item Number 7. Gender. Select male or female.

Item Number 8. Marital Status. Select the appropriate box.

Item Number 9. Alien Registration Number (A-Number). This is your A-file number. If you do not have an A-Number or do not know it, leave this blank.

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Item Number 10. U.S. Social Security Number. Provide your U.S. Social Security Number. If you do not have one, leave this blank.

Item Number 11. DOS Personal Identification Number (PID). This is the number provided to eligible A and G nonimmigrants by DOS. If you are an eligible NATO nonimmigrant dependent applying for work authorization, the PID is provided by the certifying officer or official. NATO nonimmigrants should leave this field blank.

Item Number 12. USCIS Online Account Number (if any). If you have previously filed an application, petition, or request using the USCIS online filing system (previously called USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS)), provide the USCIS Online Account Number you were issued by the system. You can find your USCIS Online Account Number by logging in to your account and going to the profile page. If you previously filed certain applications, petitions, or requests on a paper form via a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may have received a USCIS Online Account Access Notice issuing you a USCIS Online Account Number. If you received such a notice, your USCIS Online Account Number can be found at the top of the notice. If you were issued a USCIS Online Account Number, enter it in the space provided. The USCIS Online Account Number is not the same as an A-Number.

Item Number 19. Relationship to Principal (if applicable). Provide your relationship to the principal requestor.

Item Numbers 13. - 16. Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record. If U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or USCIS issued you a Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record, provide your Form I-94 number and date that your authorized period of stay expires or expired (as shown on Form I-94). The Form I-94 number also is known as the Departure Number on some versions of Form I-94.

NOTE: If you were admitted to the United States by CBP at an airport or seaport after April 30, 2013, you may have been issued an electronic Form I-94 by CBP, instead of a paper Form I-94. You may visit the CBP Web site at www.cbp.gov/i94 to obtain a paper version of an electronic Form I-94. CBP does not charge a fee for this service. Some travelers admitted to the United States at a land border, airport, or seaport, after April 30, 2013 with a passport or travel document, who were issued a paper Form I-94 by CBP, may also be able to obtain a replacement Form I-94 from the CBP Web site without charge. If your Form I-94 cannot be obtained from the CBP Web site, it may be obtained by filing Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Record, with USCIS. USCIS does charge a fee for this service.

Passport and Travel Document Numbers. If you used a passport or travel document to travel to the United Sates, enter either the passport or travel document information in the appropriate space on the request, even if the passport or travel document is currently expired.

Item Number 17. Date of Last Entry Into the United States. Provide the date you last entered the United States.

Item Number 18. Current Immigration Status. Provide your current status. If you changed status after admission to the United States, give your new status.

Part 2. Information About Principal Alien

Item Numbers 1.a. - 12. If you are the principal alien, complete this section.

Part 3. Type of Request

Item Numbers 1. - 2.e. Select the appropriate boxes and fill in any spaces that apply to your request.

Part 4. Requestor’s Statement, Contact Information, Certification, and Signature

Item Numbers 1.a. - 6.b. Select the appropriate box to indicate whether you read this request yourself or whether you had an interpreter assist you. If someone assisted you in completing the request, select the box indicating that you used a preparer. Further, you must sign and date your request and provide your daytime telephone number, mobile telephone number (if any), and email address (if any). Every request MUST contain the signature of the requestor (or parent or legal guardian, if applicable). A stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature is not acceptable.

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Part 5. Interpreter’s Contact Information, Certification, and Signature

Item Numbers 1.a. - 6.b. If you used anyone as an interpreter to read the Instructions and questions on this request to you in a language in which you are fluent, the interpreter must fill out this section, provide his or her name, the name and address of his or her business or organization (if any), his or her daytime telephone number, and his or her email address (if any). The interpreter must sign and date the request.

Part 6. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Request, if Other Than the Requestor

Item Numbers 1.a. - 8.b. This section must contain the signature of the person who completed your request, if other than you, the requestor. If the same individual acted as your interpreter and your preparer, that person should complete both Part 5. and Part 6. If the person who completed this request is associated with a business or organization, that person should complete the business or organization name and address information. Anyone who helped you complete this request MUST sign and date the request. A stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature is not acceptable. If the person who helped you prepare your request is an attorney or accredited representative whose representation extends beyond preparation of this request, he or she may be obliged to also submit a completed Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, along with your form.

Part 7. Additional Information

Item Numbers 1.a. - 7.d. If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this request, use the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information. If you need more space than what is provided in Part 7., you may make copies of Part 7. to complete and file with your request, or attach a separate sheet of paper. Include your name and 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.

We recommend that you print or save a copy of your completed request to review in the future and for your records.

Part 8. Certification by Diplomatic Mission, International Organization, NATO/HQ SACT, or NATO Member State (For Official Use Only)

Item Numbers 1. - 9.i. Do not fill out this part. It is for official use only.

Part 9. DOS OFM, DOS Visa Office, NATO/HQ SACT, and/or USUN USE ONLY

Item Numbers 1. - 6. Do not fill out this part. It is for official use only.

Part 10. USCIS USE ONLY

Item Numbers 1. - 5. Do not fill out this part. It is for USCIS use only.

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Specific Instructions

Form I-566 is divided into Parts 1. - 10. The following information will help you fill out the request.

Part 1. Information About You

NOTE: The person seeking employment authorization or change/adjustment of status provides the requested information.

Item Numbers 1.a. - 1.c. Full Legal Name. Provide your legal name as shown on your birth certificate or legal name change document. If you have two last names, include both and use a hyphen (-) between the names, if appropriate. Type or print your last, first, and middle names in each appropriate field.

Item Numbers 2.a. - 2.f. U.S. Mailing Address. You must provide a valid mailing address in the United States. You may list a valid U.S. residence, APO, or commercial address. You may also list a U.S. Post Office address (PO Box) if that is how you receive your mail. If your mail is sent to someone other than yourself, please include an “In Care Of Name” as part of your mailing address. If your U.S. mailing address is in a U.S. territory and it contains an urbanization name, list the urbanization name in the “In Care Of Name” space provided.

Item Numbers 3. - 4.e. U.S. Physical Address. Type or print your physical address in the spaces provided if it is different from your mailing address. Do not provide a PO Box here.

Item Number 5. Date of Birth. Enter your date of birth in mm/dd/yyyy format in the space provided as shown on your birth certificate or other government-issued identity document. For example, type or print October 5, 1967 as 10/05/1967.

Item Number 6. Country of Birth. Enter the name of the country where you were born. Type or print the name of the country as it was named when you were born, even if the country’s name has changed or the country no longer exists.

Item Number 7. Country of Citizenship or Nationality. Provide the name of the country of your citizenship or nationality. Use the current name of the country.

1. If you are stateless, type or print the name of the country where you were last a citizen or national.

2. If you are a citizen or national of more than one country, type or print the name of the foreign country that issued your last passport.

Item Number 8. Gender. Select the box that indicates whether you are male or female.

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Item Number 9. Marital Status. Select the box that describes the marital status you have on the date you file Form I-566.

Item Number 10. Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any). An Alien Registration Number, otherwise known as an “A-Number,” is typically issued to people who apply for, or are granted, certain immigration benefits. In addition to USCIS; ICE, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), and DOS may also issue an A-Number to certain foreign nationals. If you were issued an A-Number, type or print it in the spaces provided. If you have more than one A-Number, use the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information to provide the information. If you do not have an A-Number or if you cannot remember it, leave this space blank.

Item Number 11. U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) (if any). If the Social Security Administration (SSA) ever issued you a Social Security card in your name or in a previously used name (such as a maiden name), enter the SSN from your card in the space provided. If you were never issued an SSN, leave this space blank.

Item Number 12. Department of State (DOS) Personal Identification Number (PID). DOS provides this number to eligible A and G and certain NATO nonimmigrants. If you are an eligible dependent of a NATO nonimmigrant applying for employment authorization, the PID may be entered by the certifying official.

NOTE: A certifying official is a diplomatic mission chief or authorized deputy, an international organization director or authorized deputy, a NATO member state official, or a NATO/HQ SACT legal advisor or designee who is authorized to certify information about a requestor.

Item Number 13. USCIS Online Account Number (if any). If you have previously filed an application or petition using the USCIS online filing system (previously called USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS)), provide the USCIS Online Account Number you were issued by the system. You can find your USCIS Online Account Number by logging in to your account and going to the profile page. If you previously filed certain applications or petitions on a paper form through a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may have received a USCIS Online Account Access Notice issuing you a USCIS Online Account Number. You may find your USCIS Online Account Number at the top of the notice. The USCIS Online Account Number is not the same as an A-Number. If you were issued a USCIS Online Account Number, enter it in the space provided.

Item Number 14. Relationship to Principal Alien (if applicable). Provide your relationship to the principal alien.

NOTE: A principal alien is the nonimmigrant working for a foreign government, international organization, or NATO in A, G, or NATO status from whom family members derive their A, G, or NATO status.

Item Numbers 15.a. - 15.d. Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record. If CBP or USCIS issued you a Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record, provide your Form I-94 number and date that your authorized period of stay expires or expired (as shown on your Form I-94). The Form I-94 number also is known as the Departure Number on some versions of Form I-94.

NOTE: If you were admitted to the United States by CBP at an airport or seaport after April 30, 2013, CBP may have issued you an electronic Form I-94 instead of a paper Form I-94. You may visit the CBP website at www.cbp.gov/i94 to obtain a paper version of an electronic Form I-94. CBP does not charge a fee for this service. Some travelers admitted to the United States at a land border, airport, or seaport after April 30, 2013, with a passport or travel document, who were issued a paper Form I-94 by CBP, may also be able to obtain a replacement Form I-94 from the CBP website without charge. If you cannot obtain your Form I-94 from the CBP website, you may obtain it by filing Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Record, with USCIS. USCIS does charge a fee for this service. See the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov/I-102 for more information.

Passport and Travel Document Numbers. If you used a passport or travel document to travel to the United States, enter either the passport or travel document information in the appropriate space on the request, even if the passport or travel document is currently expired.

Item Number 16. Date of Your Last Arrival Into the United States, On or About. Provide the date on which you last entered the United States in mm/dd/yyyy format.

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Item Number 17. Current Immigration Status. Provide your current immigration status. For example, if your current status is principal resident representative (G-1), enter the code G-1 in the space provided.

Part 2. Information About Principal Alien

NOTE: If you are the principal alien and submitting Form I-566 on your own behalf, do not complete this section.

Item Numbers 1.a. - 1.c. Principal Alien’s Full Legal Name. Provide his or her legal name as shown on his or her birth certificate or legal name change document. If he or she has two last names, include both and use a hyphen (-) between the names, if appropriate. Type or print his or her last, first, and middle names in each appropriate field.

Item Numbers 2.a. - 2.e. Principal Alien’s U.S. Physical Address. Type or print his or her physical address in the spaces provided. Do not provide a PO Box here.

Item Number 3. Date Tour of Duty in the United States Expected to End. Provide the date the principal alien’s tour of duty in the United States is expected to end in mm/dd/yyyy format.

Item Number 4. Job Title. Provide the principal alien’s job title.

Item Number 5. Country of Citizenship or Nationality. Provide the name of the country of his or her citizenship or nationality. Use the current name of the country.

1. If he or she is stateless, type or print the name of the country where he or she was last a citizen or national.

2. If he or she is a citizen or national of more than one country, type or print the name of the foreign country that issued his or her last passport.

Item Number 6. Marital Status. Select the box that describes the marital status he or she has on the date you file Form I-566.

Item Number 7. DOS Personal Identification Number (PID). DOS provides this number to eligible A and G and certain NATO nonimmigrants. If he or she is a NATO nonimmigrant, the certifying officer may enter the DOS PID.

Item Number 8. USCIS Online Account Number (if any). If he or she has previously filed an application or petition using the USCIS online filing system (previously called USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS)), provide the USCIS Online Account Number he or she was issued by the system. He or she can find his or her USCIS Online Account Number by logging in to his or her account and going to the profile page. If he or she previously filed certain applications or petitions on a paper form through a USCIS Lockbox facility, he or she may have received a USCIS Online Account Access Notice issuing him or her a USCIS Online Account Number. He or she may find his or her USCIS Online Account Number at the top of the notice. The USCIS Online Account Number is not the same as an A-Number. If he or she was issued a USCIS Online Account Number, enter it in the space provided.

Item Numbers 9.a. - 9.d. Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record. If CBP or USCIS issued him or her a Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record, provide his or her Form I-94 number and date that his or her authorized period of stay expires or expired (as shown on your Form I-94). The Form I-94 number also is known as the Departure Number on some versions of Form I-94.

NOTE: If he or she was admitted to the United States by CBP at an airport or seaport after April 30, 2013, CBP may have issued him or her an electronic Form I-94 instead of a paper Form I-94. He or she may visit the CBP website at www.cbp.gov/i94 to obtain a paper version of an electronic Form I-94. CBP does not charge a fee for this service. Some travelers admitted to the United States at a land border, airport, or seaport after April 30, 2013, with a passport or travel document, who were issued a paper Form I-94 by CBP, may also be able to obtain a replacement Form I-94 from the CBP website without charge. If he or she cannot obtain his or her Form I-94 from the CBP website, you may obtain it by filing Form I-102 with USCIS. USCIS does charge a fee for this service. See the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov/I-102 for more information.

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Passport and Travel Document Numbers. If he or she used a passport or travel document to travel to the United States, enter either the passport or travel document information in the appropriate space on the request, even if the passport or travel document is currently expired.

Part 3. Type of Request

Item Number 1. Select the box that best describes your reason for submitting Form I-566. If you select “Employment Authorization,” proceed to Item Numbers 2.a. - 2.d. If you select “Change/Adjustment of Status,” proceed to Item Numbers 3.a. - 3.b.

NOTE: Form I-566 is not required if you have changed from A or G nonimmigrant status to asylum (protected) status.

Item Numbers 2.a. - 2.d. Requests for Employment Authorization. Select the appropriate box and provide the requested information, if applicable.

Item Numbers 3.a. - 3.b. Requests for Change/Adjustment of Status. Select the appropriate box and provide the requested information, if applicable.

Part 4. Requestor’s Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature

Part 5. Interpreter’s Contact Information, Certification, and Signature

Item Numbers 1.a. - 7.b. If you used anyone as an interpreter to read the Instructions and questions on this request to you in a language in which you are fluent, the interpreter must fill out this section; provide his or her name, the name and address of his or her business or organization (if any), his or her daytime telephone number, his or her mobile telephone number (if any), and his or her email address (if any). The interpreter must sign and date the request.

Part 6. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Request, if Other Than the Requestor

Item Numbers 1.a. - 8.b. This section must contain the signature of the person who completed your request, if other than you, the requestor. If the same individual acted as your interpreter and your preparer, that person should complete both Part 5. and Part 6. If the person who completed this request is associated with a business or organization, that person should complete the business or organization name and address information. Anyone who helped you complete this request MUST sign and date the request. A stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature is not acceptable. If the person who helped you prepare your request is an attorney or accredited representative, he or she may also need to submit a completed Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, along with your request.

Part 7. Additional Information

Item Numbers 1.a - 7.d. If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this request, use the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information. If you need more space than what is provided in Part 7., you may make copies of Part 7. to complete and file with your request, or attach a separate sheet of paper. Type or print your name and 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.

We recommend that you print or save a copy of your completed request to review in the future and for your records.

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NOTE TO ALL REQUESTORS: Do not complete Parts 8., 9., or 10. The agencies and organizations processing your request will complete these sections.

Part 8. Certification by Diplomatic Mission, International Organization, NATO/HQ SACT, or NATO Member State (For Official Use Only)

Item Numbers 1. - 9.i. Do NOT fill out this part. It is for official use only.

Part 9. DOS, USLO to NATO/HQ SACT, and/or DOS USUN Information (For Official Use Only)

Item Numbers 1.a. - 4.b. Do NOT fill out this part. It is for official use only.

Part 10. USCIS Information (For Official Use Only)

Item Numbers 1.a. - 7.b. Do NOT fill out this part. It is for official use only.

Page 4, Reason for Filing Form I-566

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Pages 5-7, Evidence Requirements

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Evidence Requirements

What Evidence Should You Submit?

You must submit all evidence requested in these Instructions with your request. If you fail to submit required evidence, USCIS may reject or deny your request for failure to submit requested evidence or supporting documents in accordance with 8 CFR 103.2(b)(1) and these Instructions.

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Reason for Filing Form I-566

Dependent Employment Authorization

Your request for employment authorization as an A, G, or NATO dependent may be based on either:

1. A formal, written bilateral agreement between the United States and the country that employs the principal alien;

2. If one of the provisions in Items 1. - 4. below applies to you, contact the diplomatic mission, international organization, USLO to NATO/HQ SACT, or the Defense Attaché’s Office at the embassy of the NATO member that employs the principal alien; or

3. The G-4 dependent employment regulations found in 8 CFR 214.2(g).

If one of these provisions applies, you must also show that you are an eligible dependent of a principal alien. Eligible dependents are the:

1. Spouse or unmarried child under 21years of age;

2. Dependent unmarried son or daughter who is a full-time, post-secondary student between 21 and 23 years of age (or between 21 and 25 years of age under certain bilateral agreements);

3. Dependent unmarried son or daughter who is mentally or physically unable to care for him or herself and cannot establish his or her own household; or

4. Other dependent recognized by the DOS as qualifying (only applicable to dependents of A or G principal aliens).

If you meet one of these conditions and believe you are eligible to apply for employment authorization, complete Parts 1., 2., 3. (Select box 1.a., 1.b., or 1.c.), and 4. on Form I-566. If an interpreter or preparer assisted you, they must fill out and sign Part 5. and/or Part 6.

If you have a question about which provision and dependent category applies to you, contact your diplomatic mission or international organization. If you are a NATO dependent, contact one of the following: USLO to NATO/HQ SACT (if your serving spouse or parent is posted at, to include those attached in support of, NATO/HQ SACT, or posted at a NATO Agency in the United States); or The Defense Attaché’s Office at the embassy of the NATO member that employs the principal alien (if your serving spouse or parent, including military and civilian employees of the sending nation, is posted throughout the United States on NATO or National orders or employment contract, but who are not affiliated with NATO HQ SACT or a NATO Agency).

As an alternative, you can send an email to the DOS OFM at [email protected].

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1. If you are filing as the spouse or unmarried child under 21 years of age:

A. Bilateral agreement - Submit documentation as specified in the applicable agreement;

B. De facto arrangement or G-4 regulations - Submit a statement from your prospective employer.

2. If you are filing as the dependent unmarried son or daughter who is a full-time, post-secondary student between 21 and 23 years of age (or between 21 and 25 years of age under certain bilateral agreements):

A. Bilateral agreement - Submit documentation as specified in the applicable agreement and a statement from your school;

B. De facto arrangement or G-4 regulations - Submit a statement from your prospective employer and school.

3. If you are filing as the dependent unmarried son or daughter who is mentally or physically unable to care for yourself and cannot establish your own household:

A. Bilateral agreement - Submit documentation as specified in the applicable agreement and a statement from your physician;

B. De facto arrangement or G-4 regulations - Submit a statement from your prospective employer and physician.

4. If you are filing as a dependent of an A-1, A-2, G-1, G-3, or G-4 principal alien (other than a dependent listed in Items 1. - 3. above) recognized by DOS as qualifying:

A. Bilateral agreement - Submit documentation as specified in the applicable agreement;

B. De facto arrangement or G-4 regulations - Submit a statement from your prospective employer.

5. If you are requesting an extension of your employment authorization, submit the required documents noted above and any other documents required by the principal alien’s sponsoring agency.

Change To/From Nonimmigrant A, G, or NATO Status or Adjustment of Status

1. Change of nonimmigrant status to A, G, or NATO nonimmigrant:

Complete Form I-566, Parts 1., 3., (select Item Number 2.a.), and 4. Complete Part 2. if you are NOT applying as the principal alien. If an interpreter or preparer assisted you, they must fill out and sign Part 5. and/or Part 6. Attach the required supporting documents:

A. Form I-94 and Form I-539; and

B. DS-2003 or DS-2004 form, as appropriate, if you are applying as the principal alien.

3. Change to other nonimmigrant status from A, G, or NATO:

Complete Form I-566, Parts 1., 3., (select Item Number 2.c.), and 4. Complete Part 2. if you are NOT applying as the principal alien. If an interpreter or preparer assisted you, they must fill out and sign Part 5. and/or Part 6.

2. Section 247(a), immigrant to A or G nonimmigrant:

A. Complete Form I-566, Parts 1., 3., (select Item Number 2.b.), and 4. Complete Part 2. if you are NOT applying as the principal alien. If an interpreter or preparer assisted you, they must fill out and sign Part 5. and/or Part 6. Attach DS-2003 or DS-2004 form, as appropriate, if you are applying as the principal alien.

NOTE: If you are a lawful permanent resident who wishes to be employed by an A or G mission or organization while retaining your lawful permanent resident status, contact the USCIS District Office having jurisdiction over your residence for instructions. (See section 247(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for more information.)

4. Adjustment from A, G, or NATO nonimmigrant to immigrant status:

Complete Form I-566, Parts 1., 3., (select Item Number 2.d.), and 4. Complete Part 2. if you are NOT applying as the principal alien. If an interpreter or preparer assisted you, they must fill out and sign Part 5. and/or Part 6. Attach these required supporting documents:

A. Form I-94 and Form I-485 package;

B. Form I-508;

C. If you are a French national, Form I-508F; and

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D. All documentation required to establish eligibility for the status you are requesting.

A-1, A-2, G-1, or G-2 Nonimmigrant Applying Under Section 13 of the INA of September 11, 1957

Complete Form I-566, Parts 1., 3., (select Item Number 2.e.), and 4. Complete Part 2. if you are NOT applying as the principal alien. If an interpreter or preparer assisted you, they must fill out and sign Part 5. and/or Part 6.

Submitting Form I-566

Form I-566 must include the following items.

NOTE: If your request is urgent, you may indicate urgency by attaching a typed or printed request. The agency adjudicating your request will make every effort to expedite processing.

Submit your request as follows:

1. If you are requesting employment:

You must attach a completed and signed Form I-765 to Form I-566 and include all required documentation. See Form I-765 instructions for additional information.

A. A and G Dependents: Submit your complete Form I-566 package, including Form I-765, to the DOS office in Washington, DC, through your diplomatic mission or international organization. In New York City, the United Nations (UN) and UN missions must submit the package to the U.S. Mission to the UN (USUN).

The DOS or USUN will forward favorably endorsed requests directly to USCIS. If your Form I-765 is approved, USCIS will transmit your employment authorization in accordance with current procedures.

B. Dependent of NATO-1 Through NATO-6 -- (c)(7). If you are a dependent of a NATO nonimmigrant who is stationed at Supreme Allied Command Transformation (SACT), NATO HQ, submit Form I-765 with Form I-566 to:

USLO to NATO/HQ SACT

7857 Blandy Rd, Suite 200

Norfolk, VA 23551-2491

If you are a dependent of a NATO nonimmigrant who is stationed outside of NATO/HQ SACT, submit Form I-765 with Form I-566 to the Defense Attaché’s Office at the embassy of the NATO member that employs the principal alien. For more details on NATO member embassy contacts and on documents required, visit the DOS website www.state.gov/ofm under the topic “Dependent Work Authorization.”

If you have questions regarding the process or document requirements, email [email protected].

If a bilateral dependent employment agreement contains a numerical limitation on the number of dependents authorized to work, then the USLO to NATO/HQ SACT, NATO/HQ SACT, or the Defense Attaché’s Office at the embassy of the NATO member that employs the principal alien will consult with DOS to determine whether this numerical limitation has been reached. If a bilateral dependent employment agreement contains a numerical limitation on the number of dependents authorized to work, then the USLO to NATO/HQ SACT, NATO/HQ SACT, or the Defense Attaché’s Office at the embassy of the NATO member that employs the principal alien will consult with DOS to determine whether this numerical limitation has been reached.

NATO/HQ SACT or the Defense Attaché’s Office at the embassy of the NATO member state that employs the principal alien will forward certified packages to DOS OFM who, in turn, will send favorably endorsed requests directly to USCIS. If your Form I-765 is approved, USCIS will transmit your employment authorization in accordance with current procedures.

2. If you are requesting a change/adjustment of status:

Submit the following requests to your diplomatic mission, international organization, or NATO/HQ SACT.

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A. Change of nonimmigrant status to A, G, or NATO status:

The diplomatic mission, international organization, or NATO/HQ SACT will forward your Form I-566 and Form I-539 package to the DOS/Visa Office or USUN. The DOS/Visa Office or USUN will forward favorable endorsements to USCIS.

B. Section 247(a), immigrant to A or G nonimmigrant:

Upon receipt of your Form I-566 with a favorable DOS endorsement, submit both copies of Form I-566, your Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551), and Form I-407 to the USCIS office having jurisdiction. (See instructions on Form I-407).

C. Submit the following request directly to DOS/Visa Office or USUN:

Change to other nonimmigrant status from A, G, or NATO:

Upon receipt of a favorable endorsement from the DOS/Visa Office or USUN, submit both copies of Form I-566, Form I-94, Form I-539, or Form I-129 (as appropriate), and all documentation required to establish eligibility for the requested status to the USCIS office having jurisdiction. (See instructions on Form I-539 or Form I-129).

D. Submit the following request directly to the USCIS office having jurisdiction (see instructions on Form I-485):

(1) Adjustment from A, G, or NATO nonimmigrant to immigrant:

NOTE: For such request, a DOS/USUN/NATO/HQ SACT favorable endorsement is not required prior to

USCIS adjudication of the adjustment application.

(2) A-1, A-2, G-1, or G-2 nonimmigrant applying under Section 13 of the INA of September 11, 1957. USCIS will forward this request to the DOS/Visa Office or USUN, as appropriate. The DOS/Visa Office or USUN will advise USCIS of its official position, the date of onset and termination of status, and whether there are any objections to the requested adjustment under Section 13.

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What Evidence Must You Submit?

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Dependent Employment Authorization

Your request for employment authorization as an A, G, or NATO dependent may be based on:

1. A formal, written, bilateral agreement between the United States and the country that employs the principal alien;

2. A de facto arrangement between the United States and the country employing the principal alien in which the country requires the principal alien is a national of that country; or

3. The G-4 dependent employment regulations found in 8 CFR 214.2(g).

If one of these provisions applies, you must also show you are an eligible dependent of a principal alien. Eligible dependents are:

1. Spouses or unmarried children under 21 years of age;

2. Dependent unmarried sons or daughters who are full-time, post-secondary students between 21 and 23 years of age (or between 21 and 25 years of age under certain bilateral agreements);

3. Dependent unmarried sons or daughters who are mentally or physically unable to care for themselves and cannot establish their own households; or

4. Other qualifying dependents recognized by DOS (only applicable to dependents of A or G principal aliens).

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If you have a question about which provision and dependent category applies to you, or about process or document requirements, contact your diplomatic mission or international organization. If you are a NATO dependent, contact one of the following:

1. USLO to NATO/HQ SACT (if your principal alien spouse or parent is posted at, or attached in support of, NATO/HQ SACT, or posted at a NATO agency in the United States);

2. The Defense Attaché’s Office at the embassy of the NATO member employing the principal alien (if your principal alien spouse or parent, including military and civilian employees of the sending nation, is posted throughout the United States on NATO or national orders or employment contract, but not affiliated with NATO/HQ SACT or a NATO agency); or

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3. DOS OFM through email at [email protected].

NOTE: For details on NATO member embassy contacts and on required documents, visit the DOS website www.state.gov/ofm/accreditation/dwa under the topic “Dependent Work Authorization.”

Required Documentation for Dependent Employment Authorization

1. You must include a completed and signed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. See the Form I-765 Instructions for required supporting documentation.

2. You must also include the required, supporting documentation listed below with your Form I-566 based on your dependent relationship to the principal alien.

3. If you are filing as a spouse or an unmarried child under 21 years of age:

A. Bilateral agreement - Submit documentation if specified in the applicable agreement;

B. De facto arrangement or G-4 regulations - Submit a statement from your prospective employer that:

(1) Is written on the employer’s letterhead and identifies you as an eligible dependent;

(2) Describes the position offered, duties to be performed, salary offered, and hours to be worked and verifies you possess the qualifications for the position; and

(3) Includes the telephone number, name, and original signature of the person making the statement.

4. If you are filing as a dependent unmarried son or daughter who is a full-time, post-secondary student between 21 and 23 years of age (or between 21 and 25 years of age under certain bilateral agreements):

A. Bilateral agreement - Submit documentation if specified in the applicable agreement and a statement from your school that:

(1) Is written on the school’s letterhead and includes your full name;

(2) Certifies you are a full-time student and identifies the courses being taken, credit hours being carried, and expected graduation date; and

(3) Includes the telephone number, name, and original signature of the school official making the statement.

B. De facto arrangement or G-4 regulations - Submit a statement from your prospective employer and school.

(1) A statement from your prospective employer must:

(a) Be written on the employer’s letterhead and include your full name;

(b) Describe the position offered, duties to be performed, salary offered, and hours to be worked and verify you possess the qualifications for the position; and

(c) Include the telephone number, name, and original signature of the person making the statement.

(2) A statement from your school must:

(a) Be written on the school’s letterhead and include your full name;

(b) Certify you are a full-time student and identify the courses being taken, credit hours being carried, and expected graduation date; and

(c) Include the telephone number, name, and original signature of the school official making the statement.

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5. If you are filing as a dependent unmarried son or daughter who is mentally or physically unable to care for yourself and cannot establish your own household:

A. Bilateral agreement - Submit documentation if specified in the applicable agreement and a statement from your physician that:

(1) Is written on the physician’s letterhead and includes your full name;

(2) Identifies your condition and describes the symptoms and prognosis;

(3) Certifies you are physically and/or mentally unable to care for yourself and establish, re-establish, or maintain a home of your own; and

(4) Includes the telephone number, name, and original signature of the physician making the statement.

B. De facto arrangement or G-4 regulations - Submit a statement from your prospective employer and physician.

(1) A statement from your prospective employer must:

(a) Be written on the employer’s letterhead and include your full name;

(b) Describe the position offered, duties to be performed, salary offered, and hours to be worked and verify you possess the qualifications for the position; and

(c) Include the telephone number, name, and original signature of the person making the statement.

(2) A statement from your physician must:

(a) Be written on the physician’s letterhead and include your full name;

(b) Identify your condition and describe the symptoms and prognosis;

(c) Certify you are physically and/or mentally unable to care for yourself and establish, re-establish, or maintain a home of your own; and

(d) Include the telephone number, name, and original signature of the physician making the statement.

6. If you are filing as a DOS-qualified dependent of an A-1, A-2, G-1, G-3, or G-4 principal alien, other than an eligible dependent listed above in Items 3. - 5.:

A. Bilateral agreement - Submit documentation as specified in the applicable agreement;

B. De facto arrangement or G-4 regulations - Submit a statement from your prospective employer that:

(1) Is written on the employer’s letterhead and includes your full name;

(2) Describes the position offered, duties to be performed, salary offered, and hours to be worked and verifies you possess the qualifications for the position; and

(3) Includes the telephone number, name, and original signature of the person making the statement.

7. If you are requesting a renewal of your employment authorization, submit the required documents as noted on the DOS website www.state.gov/ofm/accreditation/dwa under the topic “Dependent Work Authorization” and any other documents required by the mission, organization, or agency that certifies or endorses the application.

Change To/From Nonimmigrant A, G, or NATO Status or Adjustment of Status

1. Change of Nonimmigrant Status TO A, G, or NATO

Include these required, supporting documents:

A. Form I-94;

B. Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status; and

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C. If you are applying as the principal alien, Form DS-2003, Notification of Appointment of Foreign Diplomatic Officer and Career Consular Officer, or Form DS-2004, Notification of Appointment of Foreign Government Employee, as appropriate.

2. Change of Nonimmigrant Status FROM A, G, or NATO

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Include these required, supporting documents:

A. Form I-94;

B. Form I-539;

C. Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker (as appropriate); and

D. If you are applying as the principal alien, Form DS-2003 or Form DS-2004, as appropriate.

3. Adjustment of Status Under Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 247(a) from Immigrant to A or G Nonimmigrant

Include these required, supporting documents:

A. Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card;

B. Form I-407, Record of Abandonment by Alien of Status as Lawful Permanent Resident; and

C. If you are applying as the principal alien, Form DS-2003 or Form DS-2004, as appropriate.

NOTE: If you are a lawful permanent resident seeking employment with a foreign mission or international organization and want to retain your lawful permanent resident status, then you must work with your prospective foreign mission/international organization employer who will work with DOS to verify that you can retain your LPR status. (See INA sections 247(a) and (b) for more information.)

4. Adjustment of Status from A, G, or NATO Nonimmigrant to Immigrant

Include these required, supporting documents:

A. Form I-94;

B. Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status;

C. Form I-508, Request for Waiver of Certain Rights, Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities;

D. If you are a French national, Form I-508F, Request for Waiver of Certain Rights, Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities for French Nationals; and

E. All documentation required to establish eligibility for the status you are requesting.

5. Adjustment of Status Under 8 U.S.C. 1255b (Section 13 of the Act of September 11, 1957) from A-1, A-2, G-1, or G-2 Nonimmigrant to Lawful Permanent Resident

Include these required, supporting documents:

A. Form I-94;

B. Form I-485; and

C. All documentation required to establish eligibility for the status you are requesting.

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What Is the Filing Fee?

There is no filing fee for Form I-566. However, the associated petition or application may have a filing fee. Read the Instructions on any associated petition or application submitted with this request for fee information.

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What Is the Filing Fee?

There is no filing fee for Form I-566.

NOTE: Any associated petition or application you file with your Form I-566 may have a filing fee or biometrics services fee. Read the Instructions for any application or petition you submit with your Form I-566 for fee information.

How To Check If the Fees Are Correct

Form I-566’s filing fee is current as of the edition date in the lower left corner of this page. However, because USCIS fees change periodically, you can verify that the fee is correct by following one of the steps below.

1. Visit the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov, select “FORMS,” and check the appropriate fee; or

2. Call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for fee information. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

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Pages 6-7, Evidence Requirements

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Where To File?

Please see our Web site at www.uscis.gov/I-566 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.

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Where To File?

Please see our website at www.uscis.gov/I-566 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}_.

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Address Change

A requestor who is not a U.S. citizen must notify USCIS of his or her new address within 10 days of moving from his or her previous residence. For information on filing a change of address go to the USCIS Web site 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 the Lockbox does not process change of address requests.

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Address Change

A requestor who is not a U.S. citizen must notify USCIS of his or her new address within 10 days of moving from his or her previous residence. For information on filing a change of address, go to the USCIS website 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 the USCIS Lockbox facilities because the Lockbox does not process change of address requests.

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Processing Information

Initial Processing. Once USCIS accepts your request, we will check it for completeness. If you do not completely fill out this request, you will not establish a basis for your eligibility and USCIS may reject or deny your request.

Request for More Information. We may request that you provide more information or evidence to support your request. We may also request that you provide the originals of any copies you submit. USCIS will return any requested originals when they are no longer needed.

Request for Interview. We may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview based on your request. At the time of any interview or other appearance at a USCIS office, we may require that you provide your fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature to verify your identity and/or update background and security checks.

Decision. The decision on Form I-566 involves a determination of whether you have established eligibility for the immigration benefit you are seeking. USCIS will notify you of the decision in writing.

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Processing Information

You must have a United States address to file this request.

Requests for More Information. USCIS may request that you provide more information or evidence to support your request. We may also request that you provide the originals of any copies you submit. If we request an original document from you, it will be returned to you after USCIS determines it no longer needs your original.

Requests for Interview. We may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview based on your request. At the time of any interview or other appearance at a USCIS office, we may require that you provide your biometrics to verify your identity and/or update background and security checks.

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Employment Authorization. If you are an A or G dependent, DOS or USUN will forward favorably your endorsed Form I-566 and I-765 package directly to USCIS. If your Form I-765 is approved, USCIS will provide your employment authorization based on current procedures.

If you have questions regarding the process or document requirements, email [email protected].

If a bilateral agreement for dependent employment contains a numerical limitation, the USLO to NATO/HQ SACT, NATO/HQ SACT, or the Defense Attaché’s Office at the embassy of the NATO member employing the principal alien will consult with DOS to determine whether this numerical limitation has been reached.

Change/Adjustment of Status. If you are requesting a change of nonimmigrant status TO A, G, or NATO status, the foreign diplomatic mission, international organization, or NATO/HQ SACT will forward your favorably endorsed Form I-566 and Form I-539 package to the DOS/Visa Office or USUN. The DOS/Visa Office or USUN will forward your favorably endorsed Form I-566 and I-539 package to USCIS.

If you are requesting adjustment FROM A, G, or NATO nonimmigrant to immigrant status, a DOS/USUN/USLO to NATO/HQ SACT favorable endorsement is not required prior to USCIS adjudication of the adjustment application. Please see the When Should I Use Form I-566 and What Evidence Must You Submit section of these Instructions.

If you are applying for adjustment of status under 8 U.S.C. 1255b (Section 13 of the Act of September 11, 1957) from A-1, A-2, G-1, or G-2 nonimmigrant to lawful permanent resident, USCIS will forward your favorably endorsed Form I-566 and Form I-485 package to the DOS/Visa Office or USUN, as appropriate. The DOS/Visa Office or USUN will advise USCIS of its official position, provide the dates your status begins and terminates, and state any objections to the requested adjustment under Section 13 of the Act of September 11, 1957.

Page 10, USCIS Forms and Information

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USCIS Forms and Information

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 the Forms Request Line 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 schedule an appointment on line at www.uscis.gov. Select “Schedule an appointment online” and follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment. Once you finish scheduling an appointment, the system will generate an appointment notice for you.

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USCIS Forms and Information

To ensure you are using the latest version of this request, visit the USCIS website 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 the Forms Request Line 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 schedule an appointment online at www.uscis.gov. Select “Make an Appointment” and follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment. Once you finish scheduling an appointment, the system will generate an appointment notice for you.

Page 10, Penalties

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Penalties

If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact or submit a false document with your Form I-566, we will deny your Form I-566 and may deny any other immigration benefit. In addition, you will face severe penalties provided by law and may be subject to criminal prosecution.

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Penalties

Pages 10-11, USCIS Privacy Act Statement

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USCIS Privacy Act Statement

AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this request, and the associated evidence, is collected under the Immigration and Nationality Act, section 101.

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PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this request is to determine if you have established eligibility for the immigration benefit for which you are filing. DHS will use the information you provide to grant or deny the immigration benefit you are seeking.

DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision in your case or result in denial of your request.

ROUTINE USES: DHS may share the information you provide on this request with other Federal, state, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations. DHS follows approved routine uses described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS-USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System and DHS-USCIS-001 - Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records], which you can find at www.dhs.gov/privacy. DHS may also share the information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.

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DHS Privacy Notice

_AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this form, and the associated evidence, is collected under the Immigration and Nationality Act, sections 101(a)(15) and 103, and 8 CFR sections 214.2 and 274a.12.

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PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this form is to determine eligibility to

request certain immigration benefits, such as dependent employment authorization as an eligible A-1, A-2, G-1, G-3, G-4,

or NATO 1-6 dependent or a change or adjustment of status to, or from, A, G or NATO status. DHS uses the information

you provide to grant or deny the benefit you are seeking on behalf of the listed beneficiary.

DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number, and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your form.

ROUTINE USES: DHS may share the information you provide on this form and any additional requested evidence with

other Federal, state, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations. DHS follows approved routine uses described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS/USCIS-001 - Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System and DHS/USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System] and the published privacy impact assessment [DHS/USCIS/PIA-003 - Integrated Digitization Document Management Program], which can be found at www.dhs.gov/privacy. DHS may also share the information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.

Page 11, Paperwork Reduction Act

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Paperwork Reduction Act

An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated at 1 hour and 25 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering the required documentation and information, completing the request, preparing statements, attaching necessary documentation, and submitting the request. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, 20 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20529-2140; OMB No. 1615-0027. Do not mail your completed Form I-566 to this address.

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Paperwork Reduction Act

Page 11, Check List

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Check List

□ Did you fill out the request completely?

□ Did you print two copies?

□ Did you sign both copies?

□ Did you attach all other required documents?

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