Instructions For Genealogy Index Search Request (Form G-1041) (Page 4 of 5) in pdf

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 request and charge you a returned check fee.

How To Check If the Fees Are Correct

Form G-1041’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 the USCIS website at , 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.

Where To File?

Please see our website at

/G-1041

or call our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 for the

most current information about where to file this request. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

Processing Information

Initial Processing. Once USCIS accepts your request we will check it for completeness. If you do not completely fill out

this request, you will not establish a basis for your eligibility and USCIS may reject or deny your request.

Requests for More Information. We may request that you provide more information or evidence to support your

request. We may also request that you provide the originals of any copies you submit. USCIS will return any requested

originals when they are no longer needed.

USCIS Privacy Act Statement

AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this historical records search request, and the associated evidence, is

collected pursuant to 8 CFR section 103.38 through 103.41.

PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this request is to request a search of USCIS

historical database to determine whether an USCIS records exist on an immigrant and identify the file number and/or other

identifier of each record, if available, as well as the associated fee for each file.

DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, and

any requested evidence, prevents USCIS from processing your request.

ROUTINE USES: Information provided may be used by and disclosed to DHS personnel and contractors or other agents

who need the information to assist in activities related to your request. The information may be shared in accordance with

approved routine uses, as described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS/USCIS-001 - Alien File,

Index, and National File Tracking System of Records] which can be found at

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