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Where to File?

Prior to appearing at a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate to file your Form I-131A, you must submit your filing fee through

the USCIS online filing system on the USCIS website (see the What Is the Filing Fee section above). You must bring

evidence of payment with you when you appear in person at your nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate to file Form

I-131A. Contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate, or visit its website for instructions on how to file.

Processing Information

USCIS will reject any Form I-131A that is not signed or accompanied by the correct filing fee. You may correct the

deficiency and resubmit Form I-131A. Form I-131A is not considered properly filed until accepted by a U.S. Embassy or

U.S. Consulate.

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

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

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.

Requests for Interview. We may request that you appear at a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate for an interview based on

your application. At the time of any interview or other appearance at a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate, 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-131A involves a determination of whether you have established eligibility for the

immigration benefit you are seeking. The U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate where you filed will notify you that the

decision has been made by contacting you at the contact information you have provided on the Form I-131A. The

decision on Form I-131A is discretionary and you may not appeal it.

USCIS Forms and Information

To ensure you are using the latest version of this application, visit the USCIS website at

where you can

obtain the latest USCIS forms and immigration-related information. Please see our website at

/I-131A

contact your nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate for the most current information about where to file this application.

If you would like to ask for information in person, please visit

international-immigration-offices

for contact information regarding the USCIS office in the country where you are

located. If there is no USCIS office in the country where you are located, please visit the website of the U.S. Embassy or

U.S. Consulate in your area to find the appropriate contact and appointment information.

Instead of waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS office, you can schedule an appointment online at

. Select “Schedule an Appointment” and follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment. Once you

finish scheduling an appointment, the system will generate an appointment notice for you.

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