Instruction for Form I-191 Table of Changes

TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

Form I-191, Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

OMB Number: 1615-0016

Date: 10/01/2016

Reason for Revision: Updates are required for Form I-191 due to a Fee Increase.

Current Page Number and Section	Current Text	Proposed Text
Pages 8-9, What Is the Filing Fee?	[page 8] The filing fee for Form I-191 is $585. NOTE: The filing fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS (or an immigration judge if you are in deportation, exclusion, or removal proceedings) takes on this application. DO NOT MAIL CASH. You must submit all fees in the exact amount. Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or money order for the Form I-191 filing fee: 1. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must be payable in U.S. currency; and 2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials “USDHS” or “DHS.” 3. If you live outside the United States, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate for instructions on the method of payment. Notice to Those Making Payment by Check. If you send us a check, USCIS will convert it into an electronic funds transfer (EFT). This means we will copy your check and use the account information on it to electronically debit your account for the amount of the check. The debit from your account will usually take 24 hours, and your bank will show it on your regular account statement. You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it. If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If USCIS cannot complete the EFT because of insufficient funds, we may try to make the transfer two additional times. [page 9] NOTE: When applying with EOIR during removal proceedings, you must submit the payment as instructed by the immigration court with jurisdiction over your case. For information about EOIR, visit the EOIR’s Web site at http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir. How to Check If the Fees Are Correct Form I-191’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 fees are correct by following one of the steps below. 1. Visit our Web site 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. Fee Waiver You may be eligible for a fee waiver under 8 CFR 103.7(c). If you believe you are eligible for a fee waiver, complete Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver (or a written request) and submit it and any required evidence of your inability to pay the filing fee with this application. You can review the fee waiver guidance at www.uscis.gov/feewaiver.	[page 8] The filing fee for Form I-191 is $930. NOTE: The filing fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS (or an immigration judge if you are in deportation, exclusion, or removal proceedings) takes on this application. DO NOT MAIL CASH. You must submit all fees in the exact amount. Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or money order for the Form I-191 filing fee: 1. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must be payable in U.S. currency; and 2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials “USDHS” or “DHS.” 3. If you live outside the United States, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate for instructions on the method of payment. Notice to Those Making Payment by Check. If you send us a check, USCIS will convert it into an electronic funds transfer (EFT). This means we will copy your check and use the account information on it to electronically debit your account for the amount of the check. The debit from your account will usually take 24 hours, and your bank will show it on your regular account statement. You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it. If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If your check is returned as unpayable, USCIS will re-submit the payment to the financial institution one time.  If the check is returned as unpayable a second time, we will reject your application and charge you a returned check fee. [page 9] NOTE: When applying with EOIR during removal proceedings, you must submit the payment as instructed by the immigration court with jurisdiction over your case. For information about EOIR, visit the EOIR’s website at http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir. How to Check If the Fees Are Correct Form I-191’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 fees are correct by following one of the steps below. 1. Visit our 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. Fee Waiver You may be eligible for a fee waiver under 8 CFR 103.7(c). If you believe you are eligible for a fee waiver, complete Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver (or a written request) and submit it and any required evidence of your inability to pay the filing fee with this application. You can review the fee waiver guidance at www.uscis.gov/feewaiver.
Page 9, Processing Information	[page 9] Initial Processing. Once your application is accepted, it will be checked it for completeness. If you do not completely fill out this application, you will not establish a basis for your eligibility and your application may be rejected or denied. Requests for More Information. We may request that you provide more information or evidence to support your application. We may also request that you provide the originals of any copies you submit. If USCIS requests an original document from you, it will be returned to you after USCIS determines it no longer needs your original. NOTE: If you submit original documents when not required or requested by USCIS, your original documents may be immediately destroyed upon receipt. Requests for Interview. USCIS may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview based on your application. At the time of any interview or other appearance at a USCIS office, we may require that you provide your fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature to verify your identity and/or update background and security checks. Decision. The decision on Form I-191 involves a determination of whether you have established eligibility for the immigration benefit you are seeking. USCIS (or an immigration judge if you are in deportation, exclusion, or removal proceedings) will notify you of the decision in writing.	[page 9] Processing Information Initial Processing. Once your application is accepted, it will be checked for completeness. If you do not completely fill out this application, you will not establish a basis for your eligibility and your application may be rejected or denied. Requests for More Information. We may request that you provide more information or evidence to support your application. We may also request that you provide the originals of any copies you submit. If USCIS requests an original document from you, it will be returned to you after USCIS determines it no longer needs your original. [Deleted] Requests for Interview. USCIS may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview based on your application. At the time of any interview or other appearance at a USCIS office, we may require that you provide your fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature to verify your identity and/or update background and security checks. Decision. The decision on Form I-191 involves a determination of whether you have established eligibility for the immigration benefit you are seeking. USCIS (or an immigration judge if you are in deportation, exclusion, or removal proceedings) will notify you of the decision in writing.

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