I-824 Ins Toc

TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

Form I-824, Instructions for Application for Action an Approved Application or Petition

OMB Number: 1615-0044

02/08/2022

Reason for Revision: 83C

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Expires 12/31/2023

Edition Date 12/02/2021

Current Page Number and Section	Current Text	Proposed Text
Page 1, What Is the Purpose of Form I-824?	[Page 1] What Is the Purpose of Form I-824? …	[no change]
Page 1, When Must I Use Form I-824?	[Page 1] When Must I Use Form I-824? …	[no change]
Page 1-2, When Should I Not File Form I-824?	[Page 1] When Should I Not File Form I-824? …	[no change]
Page 2-3, General Instructions	[Page 2] General Instructions …	[no change]
Page 4-7, Specific Instructions	[Page 4] Specific Instructions …	[no change]
Page 7, What Evidence Must You Submit?	[Page 7] What Evidence Must You Submit? …	[no change]
Page 7-8, What Is the Filing Fee?	[Page 7] What Is the Filing Fee? The filing fee for Form I-824 is $465. NOTE: The filing fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this application. DO NOT MAIL CASH. You must submit all fees in the exact amounts. [Page 8] Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or money order for the Form I-824 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. When applying with CBP, you must make your check or money order payable to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. 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. Certain CBP-designated Ports-of-Entry and certain CBP-designated preclearance offices may accept payment in the form of cash or credit cards. 4. If you live outside the United States, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate for instructions on the method of payment. We recommend that you contact the CBP-designated Port-of-Entry or CBP preclearance office where you intend to be processed for payment instructions. Please visit www.cbp.gov (go to the search box and type “Form I-824,” or “I-824” or “824”). Notice to Those Making Payment by Check. …	[Page 7] What Is the Filing Fee? [no change] 3. When applying with CBP, you must make your check or money order payable to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. 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. Certain CBP-designated Ports-of-Entry may accept payment in the form of cash or credit cards. 4. If you live outside the United States, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate for instructions on the method of payment. We recommend that you contact the CBP-designated Port-of-Entry where you intend to be processed for payment instructions. Please visit www.cbp.gov (go to the search box and type “Form I-824,” or “I-824” or “824”). [no change]
Page 8, Where To File?	[Page 8] Where To File? For applicants filing with USCIS: Please see our website at www.uscis.gov/I-824 or call our USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 for the most current information about where to file this application. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833. For applicants filing with CBP: Please file this application request at a designated CBP land border Port-of-Entry or a CBP preclearance office listed on www.cbp.gov or mail to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Admissibility Review Office at the address specified on www.cbp.gov.	[Page 8] Where To File? For applicants filing with USCIS: Please see our website at www.uscis.gov/I-824 or call our USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 for the most current information about where to file this application. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833. For applicants filing with CBP: Please file this application request at the CBP-designated Port-of-Entry listed on www.cbp.gov or mail to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Admissibility Review Office at the address specified on www.cbp.gov.
Page 9, Address Change	[Page 9] Address Change If you filed this application with USCIS: An applicant who is not a U.S. citizen must notify USCIS of his or her new address within 10 days of moving from his or her previous residence. For information on filing a change of address go to the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov/addresschange or contact the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833. NOTE: Do not submit a change of address request to USCIS Lockbox facilities because the Lockbox does not process change of address requests. If your application is pending with CBP: You may change your address by writing via regular mail or via email to the Admissibility Review Office/U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Mailing address: Please refer to www.cbp.gov for the most updated mailing address of the Admissibility Review Office. Email address: Inquiry.waiver.aro@cbp.dhs.gov Do not send a Change of Address Request to USCIS or a USCIS Lockbox facility.	[Page 9] Address Change [no change] Email address: aroinquirywaiver@cbp.dhs.gov [no change]
Page 9, Processing Information	[Page 9] Processing Information …	[no change]
Page 9, USCIS Forms and Information	[Page 9] USCIS Forms and Information …	[no change]
Page 10, Penalties	[Page 10] Penalties …	[no change]
Page 10, DHS Privacy Notice	[Page 10] DHS Privacy Notice …	[no change]
Page 10, Paperwork Reduction Act	[Page 10] Paperwork Reduction Act …	[no change]

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