Table of Changes

TABLE OF CHANGES

FORM I-566, Form, & Instructions

2/2/2021

Form I-566

Interagency Record if Individual Requesting Change/Adjustment to or from A or G Status

OMB Control No. 1615-0027

August 25, 2010

I-566 Form

CURRENT VERSION

PROPOSED VERSION

Form I-566

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Part 3.

Type of Request

Part 3. Type of Request (See Instructions for complete information on the different types of requests.)

1. I am requesting employment authorization as a:

a.		spouse
b.		son or daughter, age:  , who:  is a full-time, post-secondary student.  is disabled

Part 3. Type of Request (See instructions for complete information on the different types of requests.)

1. I am requesting employment authorization as a:

a.		spouse
b.		son or daughter, age:  , who:  is a full-time, post-secondary student.  is disabled. _____________________________________
c.		other dependent recognized by the DOS

Form I-566 Instructions

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General Instructions

Reason for Filing Form I-566

Dependent Employment Authorization

Evidence Requirements

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If one of the provisions in 1, 2, 3 applies to you, you must also show that you are an eligible dependent of a principal alien. Eligible dependents are the:

1. Spouse or unmarried child under 21 years of age; or

2. Dependent unmarried son or daughter who is a full-time, post-secondary student between 21 and 23 years of age (or between 21 and 25 years of age under certain bilateral agreements); or

3. Dependent unmarried son or daughter who is mentally or physically unable to care for him or herself and cannot establish his or her own household.

If you meet one of these conditions and believe you are eligible to apply for employment authorization, complete Parts 1, 2, 3, (Check Box “1a”or “1b”), 4, and 5 on Form I-566.

3. If you are filing as the dependent unmarried son or daughter who is mentally or physically unable to care for yourself and cannot establish your own household:

1. Bilateral agreement-Submit documentation as specified in the applicable agreement and a statement from your physician.

B. De facto arrangement or G-4 regulations-Submit a

statement from your prospective employer and physician.

4. If you are requesting an extension of your employment authorization, submit the required documents noted above and any other documents required by the principal alien’s sponsoring agency.

Submit your request as follows:

1. A and G Dependents: Submit your complete Form I-566 package, including Form I-765, to the DOS office in Washington, DC, through your diplomatic mission or international organization. In New York City, the United Nations (UN) and UN missions must submit the package to the U.S. Mission to the UN (USUN).

1. The DOS or USUN will forward favorably endorsed requests directly to USCIS. If your Form I-765 is approved, USCIS will transmit your employment authorization in accordance with current procedures.

2. NATO Dependents: Submit your complete Form I-566 package, including Form I-765, to NATO/HQ SACT Legal Affairs, 7857 Blandy Road, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23551-2490. Questions regarding the process or document requirements may be directed to HQ SACT by telephoning (757)747-3640.

If a bilateral dependent employment agreement contains a numerical limitation on the number of dependents authorized to work, NATO/HQ SACT or DOD will consult with DOS to determine whether this numerical limitation has been reached. NATO/HQ SACT or DOD will forward favorably endorsed requests directly to USCIS.

If your Form I-765 is approved, USCIS will transmit your employment authorization in accordance with current procedures.

If one of the provisions in 1, 2, 3, or 4 applies to you, you must also show that you are an eligible dependent of a principal alien. Eligible dependents are the:

1. Spouse or unmarried child under 21 years of age; or

2. Dependent unmarried son or daughter who is a full-time, post-secondary student between 21 and 23 years of age (or between 21 and 25 years of age under certain bilateral agreements); or

3. Dependent unmarried son or daughter who is mentally or physically unable to care for him or herself and cannot establish his or her own household.

4. Other dependent recognized by the Department of State as qualifying (only applicable to dependents of A or G principal aliens).

If you meet one of these conditions and believe you are eligible to apply for employment authorization, complete Parts 1, 2, 3, (Check Box “1a”, “1b” or “1c”), 4 and 5 on Form I-566.

3. If you are filing as the dependent unmarried son or daughter who is mentally or physically unable to care for yourself and cannot establish your own household:

A. Bilateral agreement-Submit documentation as specified in the applicable agreement and a statement from your physician.

B. De facto arrangement or G-4 regulations-Submit a

statement from your prospective employer and physician.

4.If you are filing as a dependent of an A-1, A-2, G-1, G-3 or G-4 principal alien (other than a dependent listed in 1 through 3 above) recognized by the DOS as qualifying:

A. Bilateral agreement-Submit documentation as specified in the applicable agreement.

B. De facto arrangement or G-4 regulations-Submit a statement from your prospective employer.

5. If you are requesting an extension of your employment authorization, submit the required documents noted above and any other documents required by the principal alien’s sponsoring agency.

Submit your request as follows:

1. A and G Dependents: Submit your complete Form I-566 package, including Form I-765, to the DOS office in Washington, DC, through your diplomatic mission or international organization. In New York City, the United Nations (UN) and UN missions must submit the package to the U.S. Mission to the UN (USUN).

The DOS or USUN will forward favorably endorsed requests directly to USCIS. If your Form I-765 is approved, USCIS will transmit your employment authorization in accordance with current procedures.

2. NATO Dependents: Submit your complete Form I-566

Package, including Form I-765, to NATO/HQ SACT Legal Affairs, 7857 Blandy Road, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23551-2490. Questions regarding the process or document requirements may be directed to HQ SACT by telephoning (757)747-3640.

If a bilateral dependent employment agreement contains a numerical limitation on the number of dependents authorized to work, NATO/HQ SACT or DOD will consult with DOS to determine whether this numerical limitation has been reached. NATO/HQ SACT or DOD will forward favorably endorsed requests directly to USCIS.

If your Form I-765 is approved, USCIS will transmit your employment authorization in accordance with current procedures.

Justification for the form revisions

On August 9, 2010, USCIS published a Final Rule in the Federal Register at 75 FR 47699, titled: “Employment Authorization for Dependents of Foreign Officials.” The final rule expands the list of dependents who are eligible for employment authorization from spouses, children, and qualifying sons and daughters of A or G foreign officials to include any other immediate family member who falls within a category of aliens designated by the Department of State as qualifying.

Accordingly, minor changes are required to the Form I-566 and its instructions to reflect changes to the regulations.

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