I-191 Instructions Table of Changes

TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

Form I-191, Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

OMB Number: 1615-0016

Date 06/10/2020

Reason for Revision: Fee Rule

Project Phase: Post G-1056

• Please note – all instances of “if any” and ‘if applicable” have been removed from Instructions for Form I-191.

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Edition Date 12/02/2019

Current Page Number and Section	Current Text	Proposed Text
Page 3-4, General Instructions	[Page 4] … 2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this application, use the space provided in Part 12. 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. …	[Page 4] … 2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this application, use the space provided in Part 12. Additional Information or attach a separate sheet of paper, type or print your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) 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. …
Page 5-9, Specific Instructions	[Page 5] … Item Number 4. Alien Registration Number (A-Number)(if any). An Alien Registration Number, otherwise known as an “A-Number,” is typically issued to persons who apply for, or are granted, certain immigration benefits. If you were issued an A-Number, type or print it into the spaces provided. If you do not have an A-Number, or if you cannot remember it, leave this space blank. Item Number 5. 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. … [Page 8] Item Numbers 1. - 6.D. If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this application, use the space provided in Part 12. Additional Information. If you need more space than what is provided in Part 12., you may make copies of Part 12. to complete and file with your application, 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. …	[Page 5] … Item Number 4. Alien Registration Number (A-Number). An Alien Registration Number, otherwise known as an “A-Number,” is typically issued to persons who apply for, or are granted, certain immigration benefits. If you were issued an A-Number, type or print it into the spaces provided. If you do not have an A-Number, or if you cannot remember it, leave this space blank. Item Number 5. USCIS Online Account Number. 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. … [Page 8] Item Numbers 1. - 6.D. If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this application, use the space provided in Part 12. Additional Information. If you need more space than what is provided in Part 12., you may make copies of Part 12. to complete and file with your application, or attach a separate sheet of paper. Type or print your name and A-Number 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. …
Page 9, What Is the Filing Fee?	[Page 9] … The filing fee for Form I-191 is $930. … You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it. If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If your check is returned as unpayable, USCIS will re-submit the payment to the financial institution one time. If the check is returned as unpayable a second time, we will reject your application and charge you a returned check fee. … Fee Waiver You may be eligible for a fee waiver under 8 CFR 103.7(c).  If you believe you are eligible for a fee waiver, complete Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver (or a written request) and submit it and any required evidence of your inability to pay the filing fee with this application. You can review the fee waiver guidance at www.uscis.gov/feewaiver.	[Page 9] … The filing fee for Form I-191 is $790. … You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it. If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If your check is returned as unpayable, we may reject your application. … [delete]
Page 11, DHS Privacy Notice	[Page 11] … DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your application. …	[Page 11] … DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in a rejection or denial of your application. …

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