Table of Changes

TOC- Instructions

Form I-698, Application to Adjust Status

From Temporary to Permanent Resident (Under Section 245A of the INA)

OMB No. 1615-0035

1/16/2013 (83C)

Reason for Revision: To incorporate Secondary Inspections Tool language, the TDD telephone number, and minor updated language.

Page and Current Location	Current Text	Proposed Revision
Page 2, Address Changes	If you have changed your address, you must inform USCIS of your new address.  For information on filing a change of address go to the USCIS Web site a www.uscis.gov/addresschange or contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. NOTE: Do not submit a change of address request to USCIS Lockbox facilities because USCIS Lockbox facilities do not process change of address requests.	Address Changes If you have changed your address, you must inform USCIS of your new address.  For information on filing a change of address go to the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov/addresschange or contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TDD (hearing impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833. NOTE: Do not submit a change of address request to USCIS Lockbox facilities because USCIS Lockbox facilities do not process change of address requests.
Page 3, How To Check If the Fees Are Correct	The form and biometrics services fees on this form are current as of the edition date appearing in the lower right corner of this page. However, because USCIS fees change periodically, you can verify if the fees are correct by following one of the steps below: Visit our Internet Web site at www.uscis.gov, select "FORMS," and check the appropriate fee; Review the Fee Schedule included in your form package, if you called us to request the form; or Telephone our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for the fee information. NOTE: If your application requires payment of a biometrics services fee for USCIS to take your fingerprints, photograph, or signature, you can use the same procedure to obtain the correct biometrics services fee.	How To Check If the Fees Are Correct? Form I-698 fees and biometrics services fees are current as of edition date in the lower right corner of this page. However, because USCIS fees change periodically, you can verify if the fees are correct by following one of the steps below. Visit the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov, select “FORMS,” and check the appropriate fee; or Telephone the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for fee information. For TDD (hearing impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833. NOTE: If your Form I-698 requires payment of a biometrics services fee for USCIS to take your fingerprints, photograph, or signature, you can use the same procedure to obtain the correct biometrics services fee.
Page 3, Processing Information	If Form I-698 is not signed or accompanied by the correct fee, it will be rejected with a notice that Form I-698 is deficient. You may correct the deficiency and resubmit Form I-698. An application or petition is not considered properly filed until accepted by USCIS. Initial Processing. Once Form I-698 has been accepted, it will be checked for completeness, including submission of the required initial evidence. If you do not completely fill out the form, or file it without required initial evidence, you will not establish a basis for eligibility, and we may deny your Form I-698. Requests for more information or interview. We may request more information or evidence, or we may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview. We may also request that you submit the originals of any copy. We will return these originals when they are no longer required. Decision. The decision on Form I-698 involves a determination of whether you have established eligibility for the requested benefit. You will be notified of the decision in writing.	If Form I-698 is not signed or accompanied by the correct fee, it will be rejected with a notice that Form I-698 is deficient. You may correct the deficiency and resubmit Form I-698. An application or petition is not considered properly filed until accepted by USCIS. Initial Processing Once Form I-698 has been accepted, it will be checked for completeness, including submission of the required initial evidence. If you do not completely fill out the form or file it without the required initial evidence, you will not establish a basis for eligibility, and we may deny your application. Requests for More Information, Including Biometrics, or Interview. We may request more information or evidence, or we may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview. We may also request that you submit the originals of any copy. We will return these originals when they are no longer required. At the time of any interview or other appearance at a USCIS office, USCIS may require that you provide biometric information (e.g., photograph, fingerprints) to verify your identity and update your background information. Decision. The decision on Form I-698 involves a determination of whether you have established eligibility for the requested benefit. You will be notified of the decision in writing.
Page 4, USCIS Forms and Information	To order USCIS forms, call our toll-free number at 1-800- 870-3676. You can also get USCIS forms and information on immigration laws, regulations, and procedures by telephoning our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 or visiting our Internet Web site at www.uscis.gov. ….	USCIS Forms and Information To ensure you are using the latest version of this form, visit the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov where you can obtain the latest USCIS forms and immigration-related information. If you do not have internet access, you may order USCIS forms by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676.   You may also obtain forms and information by calling our USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TDD (hearing impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833. …
Page 4, 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 OMB control number. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated at 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions and completing and submitting the form. 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, Regulatory Products Division, Office of the Executive Secretariat, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20529-2020. OMB No. 1615-0035; This form expires January 31, 2013. Do not mail your application to this address.	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 OMB control number. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated at 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions and completing and submitting the form. 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, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20529-2140; OMB No 1615-0035. Do not mail your completed Form I-698 to this address.

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