Request for the Return of Original Documents

This form standardizes the USCIS procedures for requesting the return of original documents contained in alien files. The information provided will be used by the USCIS to determine whether a person is eligible to obtain original documents contained in an alien file.

The latest form for Request for the Return of Original Documents expires 2026-11-30 and is listed under ICR 202310-1615-005.

⏳ Form G-884 Processing Time / Approval Rate - Request for the Return of Original Documents

Latest forms, documents, and information collections

Document	Type
Form G-884 Request for the Return of Original Documents	Form
30-Day FRN_ G-884-004 Extension 88 FR 60702.pdf	Supplementary Document
60-Day FRN_G-884-004_88 FR-41117.pdf	Supplementary Document
G-884-004 EXT Supporting Statement.docx	Supporting Statement A
SORN Vol 78 No 225.pdf	Supplementary Document
privacy_pia_uscis_iddmp.pdf	Supplementary Document
Reference citation 8-13-12.doc	Supplementary Document
Request for the Return of Original Documents	Form

Historical document collections

Reference	Filing	Received	Concluded	Action
202310-1615-005	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2023-11-02		Approved without change
202011-1615-010	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2021-03-04		Approved with change
201806-1615-006	Revision of a currently approved collection	2018-09-30		Approved without change
201601-1615-007	Revision of a currently approved collection	2016-02-12		Approved with change
201501-1615-001	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2015-01-28		Approved with change
201211-1615-002	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2012-12-27		Approved with change
201108-1615-005	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2011-08-15		Approved with change
200908-1615-008	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2009-09-14		Approved without change
200805-1615-012	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2008-07-28		Approved without change
200612-1615-001	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2006-12-27		Approved without change
200609-1615-005	Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	2005-06-23		Approved without change