Copy Deck - OMB-62 myAccount

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Overview

Sign In
Legal
Password_Authentication
Welcome
Edit Profile
AccountType

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Sheet 1: Sign In

myAccount Process: Sign In or Sign Up
Screen Title	Section	Revised Section	Body Text	Revised Body Text	Data Entry Fields/Option Selections	Revised Data Entry Fields/Option Selections	Field Type	Required?
Sign In
					Email		Text field
					Password		Text field
					Show Password		Link
					Forgot your password?		Link
					Sign In		Button
			One account for all of your USCIS needs.
					Create an account.		Link
					Didn't receive confirmation instructions?		Link
	Legal				Department of Homeland Security Consent		Link
					DHS Privacy Notice		Link
					Paper Reduction Act Burden Disclosure Notice	Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Disclosure Notice	Link
[displays if Create an account link is selected] Sign Up
			Your USCIS account is only for you. Do not create a shared account with family or friends. Individual accounts allow us to best serve you and protect your personal information. You must provide your email address below if you are the one who is filing a form online, submitting an online request, or tracking a case.
					Email		Text field
					Email confirmation		Text field
			Your email address is used to log in to your USCIS Account. All USCIS email communications will be sent to this address.
					Sign Up		Button
			Already have an account?
					Sign In		Link
	Legal				Department of Homeland Security Consent		Link
					DHS Privacy Notice		Link
					Paper Reduction Act Burden Disclosure Notice	Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Disclosure Notice	Link

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Sheet 2: Legal

myAccount Process: Legal language
Screen Title	Section	Revised Section	Body Text	Revised Body Text	Option Selection	Revised Option Selection	Field Type
					Return to Sign in		Link
	Department of Homeland Security Content
			You are about to access a Department of Homeland Security computer syste. This computer system and data therein are property of the U.S. Government and provided for official U.S. Government information and use. There is no expectation of privacy when you use this computer system. The use of a password or any other security measure does not establish an expectation of privacy. By using this system, you consent to the terms set forth in this notice. You may not process classified national security information on this computer system. Access to this system is restricted to authorized users only. Unauthorized access, use, or modification of this system or of data contained herein, or in transit to/from this system, may constitute a violation of section 1030 of title 18 of the U.S. Code and other criminal laws. Anyone who accesses a Federal computer system without authorization or exceeds access authority, or obtains, alters, damages, destroys, or discloses information, or prevents authorized use of information on the computer system, may be subject to penalties, fines, or imprisonment. This computer system and any related equipment is subject to monitoring for administrative oversight, law enforcement, criminal investigative purposes, inquiries into alleged wrongdoing or misuse, and to ensure proper performance of applicable security features and procedures. DHS may conduct monitoring activities without further notice.
	DHS Privacy Notice
			Authorities: The information requested on this form is collected under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended; the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-296); the e-Government Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-347), the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (Public Law 105-277), and Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Purpose: The primary purpose of providing the requested information on this form is to create or update your USCIS Online Account, also referred to as MyAccount, to give you access to USCIS's online services. Disclosure: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide information may prevent you from creating a USCIS Online Account, which will limit your ability to access and use USCIS' online services. Routine Uses: DHS may share information you provide on this form 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 notice [DHS/ALL-037 E-Authentication Records System of Records] and specific system or program published privacy impact assessments, which you can find at www.dhs.gov/privacy. DHS may also share this information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.	Authorities: The information requested on this form is collected under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended; the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-296); the e-Government Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-347); the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (Public Law 105-277); and Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Purpose: The primary purpose of providing the requested information on this form is to create or update your USCIS Online Account, also referred to as MyAccount, to give you access to USCIS's online services. Disclosure: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide information may prevent you from creating a USCIS Online Account, which will limit your ability to access and use USCIS's online services. Routine Uses: DHS may share information you provide on this form 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 notice [DHS/ALL-037 E-Authentication Records System of Records] and specific system or program published privacy impact assessments, which you can find at www.dhs.gov/privacy. DHS may also share this information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.
	Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Disclosure Notice
			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 OMB control number. The public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated at .167 hour per response. This time burden estimation includes the time for gathering the required documentation and information, reviewing the instructions, and completing and submitting the request. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy 20 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. Washington, DC 20529-2140 OMB Control No. 1615-0122. Expiration Date: 01/31/2022 Do not mail your completed request to this address.	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 OMB control number. The public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated at .167 hours per response. This time burden estimation includes the time for gathering the required documentation and information, reviewing the instructions, and completing and submitting the request. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy 20 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. Washington, DC 20529-2140 OMB Control No. 1615-0122. Expiration Date: 01/31/2022 Do not mail your completed request to this address.

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Sheet 3: Password_Authentication

myAccount Process: Password Creation and Authentication Processes

Screen Title

Section

Revised Section

Body Text

Revised Body Text

Data Entry Fields/Option Selections

Revised Data Entry Fields/Option Selections

Help Text/Options

Revised Help Text/Options

Field Type

Required?

Help Text

Revised Help Text

Notes

Create a Password

Your password must be between 8 and 64 characters, and can contain letters, numbers, special characters and emojis.

Password Tips

Button

Password

Text field

Show Password

Link

Password Strength

Indicator bar

Password Confirmation

Text field

Show Password

Link

Submit

Button

Two-Step Verification Method

Every time you log in, you will be given a verification code. What is your preferred method to receive your verification code?

Use an Authentication App Retrieve codes from an authentication app (such as Authy or Google Authenticator) on your mobile device.

Radio button

What is an Authentication App?

Button

SMS Text Message Receive a text message to your mobile device when signing in.

Radio button

Email Receive an Email when signing in.

Radio button

You can use most Time-Based, One-Time Password (TOTP) applications for added security, which will ask you to enter a unique verification code generated by the selected application on your mobile device.

USCIS advises that you read the privacy policies of any application you use, especially if you share any personal information. USCIS is not responsible for the information collection practices of non-USCIS applications

Submit

Button

Using an Authentication Application

This content displays as a modal window if the "What is an Authentication App?" button is clicked.

Authentication apps generate security codes for signing into sites that require a high level of security. You can use these apps to get security codes even if you don't have an internet connection or mobile service.

If you choose to utilize this option for setting up a two-step verification on your account, you will need to download and install an authentication app on your device. You can use most Time-Based, One-Time Password (TOTP) apps.

Here are a few to get you started: - Android options: Authy, Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator. - iOS options: Authy, Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator

Links

Close

Button

Mobile Number

Text field

This field displays if the SMS Text Message option is selected.

Email [NOTE - this may be missing from the screen shot document…]

Text field

This field displays if the Email option is selected.

[This screen displays if the "Use an authentication app" option is selected.] Enter your verification code

You requested to use an authentication app to generate a secure verification code to log into your USCIS account.

An authentication app is a mobile security application that generates secure verification codes. You can use any authentication app you prefer.

Scan this QR code with your app. If you can't use the QR code, enter this text code instead.

QR code and link in text

Please enter the secure verification code from your authentication application.

Need help?

Link

What is a QR code? A QR code stores URLs and other information in a series of black and white squares that are read by your smartphone camera.

If you see the "Password is invalid" message, please verify: - You are using the 6-digit numeric verfication code associated with your authentication app account. - You enter the 6-digit numeric verification code exactly as shown.

If you had a previous QR code for this account, try deleting it, and rescan the QR code on top of this page using your authentication app. It is possible your app is not time synced correctly. Please refer to your app for troubleshooting tips.

Secure verification code from your authentication app.

Text field

Submit

Button

[This screen displays if the "SMS text message" option is selected.] Enter your verification code.

A verification code has been sent to +1(xxx) xxx-xxxx. Please enter the code that you received. If you do not receive the code in 10 minutes, please request a new verification code.

Link in text

If you are setting up a new phone number, try entering it again.

Link in text

If you have lost access to +1(xxx) xxx-xxxx, enter your backup code instead, or contact that USCIS Contact Center.

Link in text

Secure verification code.

Text field

Submit

Button

[This screen displays if the "Email" option is selected.] Enter your verification code.

A verification code has been sent to [email protected]. Please enter the code that you received. If you do not receive the code in 10 minutes, please request a new verification code.

Link in text

If you have lost access to [email protected], enter your backup code instead, or contact the USCIS Contact Center.

Link in text

Secure verification code.

Text field

Submit

Button

Two-Step Verification Backup Code

If you lose access to your authentication device (you get a new mobile device or change your phone number), you can use this backup code to login to your USCIS account. If you change and confirm a new two-step verification method preference, your old code will no longer work.

Please print or save a copy of this code, and store it somewhere safe so that you are not locked out of your account.

Your backup code is: [auto-generated random alpha-numeric code]

Export as PDF

Button

Proceed

Button

Provide Password Reset Answers

Set five security questions. You must remember the answers to these questions if you ever need to reset your password.

Question #1

Drop down field

Question #1 Response

Text field

Question #2

Drop down field

Question #2 Response

Text field

Question #3

Drop down field

Question #3 Response

Text field

Question #4

Drop down field

Question #4 Response

Text field

Question #5

Drop down field

Question #5 Response

Text field

Submit

Button

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Sheet 4: Welcome

myAccount Process: Select Options
Screen Title	Section	Revised Section	Options	Revised Options	Help Text	Revised Help Text	Field Type	Required?	Notes
Welcome to your USCIS Account
	Select what you want to do
			Edit My Profile Editing your profile includes email, password, phone number, security questions, two-step verification and backup code				Clickable tile
	Login to a USCIS Service
			myUSCIS Apply for immigration benefits, find tools and resources to assist in preparation for naturalization, and search for doctors in yoru local community.				Clickable tile
			FIRST Submit, manage and receive Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.				Clickable tile
			myE-Verify Confirm your records for employment eligibility, track E-Verify or Self-Check case status, and protect your identity by locking your Social Security Number (SSN).				Clickable tile
					Not sure what service you need? Start at USCIS.gov		Link in text

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Sheet 5: Edit Profile

myAccount Process: Edit Account
Screen Title	Label	Revised Label	Display	Revised Display	Option	Revised Option	Field Type	Help Text	Revised Help Text	Notes
Edit Account
	Primary Email		[primary email]		Edit		Link
	Recovery Email		[recovery email] or None		Edit		Link
	Change Password		[hashed password]		Edit		Link
	Two-Step Verification		[Authentication App; SMS Text Message; or Email]		Edit		Link
	Mobile Phone		[(xxx) xxx-xxxx] or None		Edit		Link
	Password Reset Questions				Edit		Link
	Backup Code				View/Edit		Link
					Done Editing My Account		Button

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Sheet 6: AccountType

myAccount Process: Select Account Type

Screen Title

Section

Revised Section

Options

Revised Options

Body Text

Revised Body Text

Sub-Question

Revised Sub-Question

Field Type

Required?

Help Text

Revised Help Text

Notes

Account Type

Select an account type:

[option] I am an applicant, petitioner, or requestor - USCIS only offers certain benefit types for online filing. Please refer to uscis.gov for further guidance. - You cannot file an H-1B Registration with this account type.

Radio button

(option) I am a Legal Representative. - I am an attorney eligible to practice law in the United States. - I am an accredited representative of a qualified organization that is recognzied by the Department of Justice in accordance with 8 CFR part 1292.

Radio button

(option) I am an H-1B registrant. - A registrant account can be used only to submit H-1B Registrations. - If you are an attorney or accredited representative that requires the submission of a Form G-28 and are submitting H-1B Registrations on behalf of an H-1B employer or agent, you must use a Legal Representative account.

Radio button

Next

Button

[if representative account type is selected] Confirm that you are a representative

A representative must be:

An attorney A person who is eligible to practice law in, and a member in good standing of, the bar of the highest courts of a U.S. state, possession, terriroty, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.

An accredited representative A person who is a representative of a qualified nonprofit religious, charitable, social service, or simliar organization established in the United States, and is recognized by the Department of Justice in accordance with 8 CFR part 1292.

I am a representative

Button

I am not a representative.

Link