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OMB No. 1615-0100; Expires 11/30/2011

Instruction for Form G-884, Request for the

Department of Homeland Security

Return of Original Documents

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Instructions

Read these instructions carefully to properly complete this form. If you need more space to complete an answer, use a

separate sheet of paper. Write your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number), if any, at the top of each sheet of

paper and indicate the section and number of the item to which the answer refers.

Step 1. Fill Out Form G-884

What Is the Purpose of This Form?

Use black ink. Type or print clearly using capital letters. If

Use Form G-884 to request the return of original documents

an item does not apply to you, write "N/A." If the answer is

submitted to establish eligibility for an immigration or

none, write "NONE."

citizenship benefit.

You need to give us:

This form is divided into Parts 1 through 3. The following

information should help you fill out the form.

1. A completed and signed Form G-884; and

2. Supporting documentation.

Part 1. Information About You

To file this request, see Step 2 for specific instructions.

(Person requesting original documents)

1. Family Name (Last name) - Give your legal name. If you

When Should I Use This Form?

have two last names, include both and use a hypen (-)

between the names, if appropriate.

You should use Form G-884 if you submitted original

documents to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

2. Mailing Address - Give your mailing address, if different

(USCIS) with a petition, application, or request, and you are

from your home address.

now seeking to have those documents returned to you.

3. Telephone Number - Give a telephone number with the

Furnishing the information requested on the form and

area code where you can be reached during the day.

submitting the required supporting documents will assist

USCIS to locate and return the documents requested.

4. A-Number - This is your Alien Registration Number. If

you do not have an A-Number or do not know it, leave this

blank.

General Instructions

5. Information, Documents, or Records Requested -

Name or describe the original documents you wish

How Do I File Form G-884?

returned. Be as specific as possible. (Example: marriage

You only need to submit one Form G-884 if you are

certificate of John Q. and Mary A. Public.)

requesting multiple documents contained in a single USCIS

file. However, if the requested documentation is in more than

one USCIS file, you must submit a separate request for each

file. (Example: If you wish to obtain your mother's birth

Notice

certificate and your parent's marriage certificate, both of which

USCIS wants to make sure that you are eligible to receive the

are in the USCIS file that pertains to her, submit one Form

requested documents. To do this, we may ask for more

G-884 with your mother's information.)

evidence, interview you, and/or conduct an inquiry. If you

misrepresent facts or otherwise engage in fraud, USCIS will

Follow the steps below to complete your request:

take appropriate action. This means we will not only deny

Step 1 - Fill out Form G-884.

your request, you may lose current and future immigration

benefits. You may also face penalties, including criminal and/

Step 2 - Submit your Form G-884.

or civil prosecutions leading to fines and/or imprisonment.

Form G-884 Instructions (Rev. 11/17/09)Y

Instructions For Form G-884 - Request For The Return Of Original Documents

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