I-698 Form Table of Changes

TABLE OF CHANGES – FORM

Form I-698, Application to Adjust Status From Temporary to Permanent Resident (Under Section 245A of the INA)

OMB Number: 1615-0035

05/13/2020

Reason for Revision: Biometrics Rule

Project Phase: NPRM

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Expires 04/30/2021

Edition Date 04/28/2019

Current Page Number and Section	Current Text	Proposed Text
Pages 5-6, Part 5. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center, Certification, and Signature	[page 5] Part 5. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center, Certification, and Signature [new] [new] NOTE: Select the box for either Item A. or B. in Item Number 1. If applicable, Select the box for Item Number 2. 1. Applicant's Statement Regarding the Interpreter A. I can read and understand English, and have read and understand every question and instruction on this application, as well as my answer to every question. I have read and understand the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center. B. The interpreter named in Part 6. has read to me every question and instruction on this application, as well as my answer to every question, in [Fillable Field], a language in which I am fluent. I understand every question and instruction on this application as translated to me by my interpreter, and have provided complete, true, and correct responses in the language indicated above. The interpreter named Part 6. has also read the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center to me, in the language in which I am fluent, and I understand this ASC Acknowledgement as read to me by my interpreter. 2. Applicant's Statement Regarding the Preparer I have requested the services of and consented [Fillable Field], who is/is not an attorney or accredited representative, preparing this application for me. This person who assisted me in preparing my application has reviewed the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center with me and I understand the ASC Acknowledgement. [Page 6] Applicant's Contact Information 3. Applicant's Daytime Telephone Number 4. Applicant's Mobile Telephone Number (if any) 5. Applicant's Email Address (if any) Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center I, [Fillable Field], understand that the purpose of a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) appointment is for me to provide fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature and to re-affirm that all of the information in my application is complete, true, and correct and was provided by me. I understand that I will sign my name to the following declaration which USCIS will display to me at the time I provide my fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature during my ASC appointment: By signing here, I declare under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed and understand my application, petition, or request as identified by the receipt number displayed on the screen above, and all supporting documents, applications, petitions, or requests filed with my application, petition, or request that I (or my attorney or accredited representative) filed with USCIS, and that all of the information in these materials is complete, true, and correct. I also understand that when I sign my name, provide my fingerprints, and am photographed at the USCIS ASC, I will be re-affirming that I willingly submit this application; I have reviewed the contents of this application; all of the information in my application and all supporting documents submitted with my application were provided by me and are complete, true, and correct; and if I was assisted in completing this application, the person assisting me also reviewed this Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center with me. Applicant's Certification Copies of any documents I have submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered, original documents, and I understand that USCIS may require that I submit original documents to USCIS at a later date. Furthermore, I authorize the release of any information from any and all of my records that USCIS may need to determine my eligibility for the immigration benefit I seek. I furthermore authorize release of information contained in this application, in supporting documents, and in my USCIS records, to other entities and persons where necessary for the administration of U.S. immigration laws. I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the information in my application and any document submitted with my application were provided by me and are complete, true, and correct. Applicant's Signature 6. Applicant's Signature Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy) [new]	[page 5] Part 5. Applicant’s Statement, Contact Information, Certification, and Signature NOTE: Read the Penalties section of the Form I-698 Instructions before completing this section. Applicant’s Statement NOTE: Select the box for either Item A. or B. in Item Number 1. If applicable, select the box for Item Number 2. [no change] A. I can read and understand English, and I have read and understand every question and instruction on this application and my answer to every question. B. The interpreter named in Part 6. read to me every question and instruction on this application and my answer to every question in [Fillable Field], a language in which I am fluent, and I understood everything. [no change] At my request, the preparer named in Part 7., [Fillable field], prepared this application for me based only upon information I provided or authorized. [no change] 5. Applicant's Email Address (if any) [deleted] Applicant's Certification [no change] I furthermore authorize release of information contained in this application, in supporting documents, and in my USCIS records, to other entities and persons where necessary for the administration and enforcement of U.S. immigration law. I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I provided or authorized all of the information in my application, I understand all of the information contained in, and submitted with, my application, and that all of this information is complete, true, and correct. [no change] NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS: If you do not completely fill out this application or fail to submit required documents listed in the Instructions, USCIS may deny your application.
Pages 6-7, Part 6. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature	[page 6] Part 6. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature [new] Interpreter's Full Name Provide the following information concerning the interpreter. 1. Interpreter's Family Name (Last Name) Interpreter's Given Name (First Name) 2. Interpreter's Business or Organization Name (if any) [Page 7] Interpreter's Mailing Address 3. Street Number and Name Apt. Ste. Flr. Number City or Town State ZIP Code Province Postal Code Country Interpreter's Contact Information 4. Interpreter's Daytime Telephone Number [new] 5. Interpreter's Email Address (if any) Interpreter's Certification I certify that: I am fluent in English and [Fillable Field], which is the same language provided in Part 5., Item B. in Item Number 1.; I have read to this applicant every question and instruction on this application, as well as the answer to every question, in the language provided in Part 5., Item B. in Item Number 1.; and I have read the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center to the applicant in the same language provided in Part 5., Item B. in Item Number 1. The applicant has informed me that he or she understands every instruction and question on the application, as well as the answer to every question, and the applicant verified the accuracy of every answer; and The applicant has also informed me that he or she understands the ASC Acknowledgement and that by appearing for a USCIS ASC biometric services appointment and providing his or her fingerprints, photographs, and/or signature, he or she is re-affirming that the contents of this application and all supporting documentation are complete, true, and correct. Interpreter's Signature 6. Interpreter's Signature Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)	[page 6] [no change] Provide the following information about the interpreter. [no change] [deleted] [no change] 5. Interpreter’s Mobile Telephone Number (if any) 6. Interpreter’s Email Address (if any) [no change] I certify, under penalty of perjury, that: I am fluent in English and [Fillable Field], which is the same language specified in Part 5., Item B. in Item Number 1., and I have read to this applicant in the identified language every question and instruction on this application and his or her answer to every question. The applicant informed me that he or she understands every instruction, question, and answer on the application, including the Applicant’s Certification, and has verified the accuracy of every answer. [deleted] Interpreter’s Signature 7. Interpreter’s Signature Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)
Pages 7-8, Part 7. Contact Information, Statement, Certification, and Signature of the Person Preparing This Application, If Other Than the Applicant	[page 7] Part 7. Contact Information, Statement, Certification, and Signature of the Person Preparing This Application, If Other Than the Applicant [moved up] Preparer's Full Name Provide the following information concerning the preparer. 1. Preparer's Family Name (Last Name) Preparer's Given Name (First Name) 2. Preparer's Business or Organization (if any) [Page 8] Preparer's Mailing Address 3. Street Number and Name Apt. Ste. Flr. Number City or Town State ZIP Code Province Postal Code Country Preparer's Contact Information 4. Preparer's Daytime Telephone Number 5. Preparer's Fax Telephone Number 6. Preparer's Email Address (if any) Preparer's Statement 7. A. I am not an attorney or accredited representative but have prepared this application on behalf of the applicant and with the applicant's consent. B. I am an attorney or accredited representative and my representation of the applicant in this case extends/does not extend beyond the preparation of this application. NOTE: If you are an attorney or accredited representative whose representation extends beyond preparation of this application, you must submit a completed Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, with this application. Preparer's Certification By my signature, I certify, swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I prepared this application on behalf of, at the request of, and with the express consent of, the applicant. I completed this application based only on responses the applicant provided to me. After completing the application, I reviewed it and all of the applicant's responses with the applicant, who agreed with every answer on the application. If the applicant supplied additional information concerning a question on the application, I recorded it on the application. I have also read the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center to the applicant and the applicant has informed me that he or she understands the ASC Acknowledgement. Preparer's Signature 8. Preparer's Signature Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)	[page 7] Part 7. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if Other Than the Applicant Provide the following information about the preparer. [no change] [moved up] [no change] 5. Preparer’s Mobile Telephone Number (if any) [no change] NOTE: If you are an attorney or accredited representative, you may need to submit a completed Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, with this application. [no change] By my signature, I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I prepared this application at the request of the applicant. The applicant then reviewed this completed application and informed me that he or she understands all of the information contained in, and submitted with, his or her application, including the Applicant’s Certification, and that all of this information is complete, true, and correct. I completed this application based only on information that the applicant provided to me or authorized me to obtain or use. [no change]

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