I-566 Instructions - Table of Changes

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

07/08/2022

Reason for Revision: FeeRule NPRM

Project Phase: OMBReview

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Expires 12/31/2023

Edition Date 12/02/2021

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Page 1, What Is the Purpose of Form I-566?	[Page 1] 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.	[Page 1] 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. [deleted]
Page 1, When Should I Use Form I-566?	[Page 1] When Should I Use Form I-566? …	[Page 1] When Should I Use Form I-566? …
Pages 2-3, General Instructions	[Page 2] General Instructions … 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. [new] 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. …	[Page 2] General Instructions … 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. Filing Fee. There is no filing fee for Form I-566. 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. …
Pages 3-7, Specific Instructions	[Page 3] Specific Instructions … 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. …	[Page 3] Specific Instructions … 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 Form I-102. See Form G-1055, available at www.uscis.gov/forms, for specific information about the fees applicable to this form. 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. …
Pages 7-10, What Evidence Must You Submit?	[Page 7] What Evidence Must You Submit? … 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.	[Page 7] What Evidence Must You Submit? … 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.
Page 11, What Is the Filing Fee?	[Page 11] 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.	[deleted]
Page 11, Where To File?	[Page 11] Where To File? Please see our website at www.uscis.gov/I-566 or call our USCIS Contact 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.	[Page 11] Where To File? Please see our website at www.uscis.gov/I-566 or call our USCIS Contact 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.
Page 13, Paperwork Reduction Act	[Page 13] 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, Office of Policy and Strategy, Regulatory Coordination Division, 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Mail Stop #2140, Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009; OMB No. 1615-0027. Do not mail your completed Form I-566 to this address.	[Page 13] 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 1.337 hours 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, Office of Policy and Strategy, Regulatory Coordination Division, 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Mail Stop #2140, Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009; OMB No. 1615-0027. Do not mail your completed Form I-566 to this address.

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