Instructions For Form I-854 - Inter-Agency Alien Witness And Informant Record (Page 2 of 6) in pdf

USCIS will consider only qualifying relatives identified at the time of filing

accompanying or following to join the alien

witness or informant.

The LEA must attach proof

of family relationship, biological data, and grounds of inadmissibility

for

each named qualifying relative.

Request for an S Nonimmigrant to File for Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident (Form I-854B)

The LEA that originally requested the S classification must submit a request to allow a nonimmigrant in an S classification

to file for adjustment to lawful permanent resident status, pursuant to INA section 245(j) and 8CFR 245.11, and may file the

request until the alien has fulfilled the terms and conditions of his or her S classification.

The sponsoring LEA must attach all relevant documentation establishing that the alien has fulfilled the terms and conditions

of his or her S classification and related recommendations to the request on Form I-854B.

Only the derivative beneficiaries named on the request for S classification are eligible to adjust status pursuant to

8 CFR 245.11.

General Instructions

USCIS provides forms free of charge through the USCIS Web site. In order to view, print, or fill out our forms, you should

use the latest version of Adobe Reader, which you can download for free at

Each form must be properly signed and filed. USCIS will not accept a photocopy of a signed form or a typewritten name in

place of a signature. If you are under 14 years of age, your parent or legal guardian may sign the form on your behalf.

Read the instructions and carefully complete all relevant parts of this form. You must use a separate form for each alien

witness and/or informant requested.

Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in the Required Docu-

mentation section of these instructions.

Copies. You may submit a legible photocopy of documents requested, unless the instructions specifically state that you

must submit an original document. If you submit original documents when not required, the documents may remain a part

of the record, and USCIS will not automatically return them to you.

Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English

translation. The translator must certify that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is

competent to translate from the foreign language into English.

How To Fill Out Forms I-854A and I-854B

Type or print legibly in black ink. Failure to answer all questions will delay the processing of this form and may result

in its denial.

If you need extra space to complete any item within this form, attach a separate sheet of paper; type or print your

name, the name of the alien, and the LEA requestor at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part

Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet. You should make copies of

these completed forms for your records.

Answer all questions fully and accurately. If an item is not applicable or the answer is “none,” type or print “N/A,”

unless otherwise directed.

Provide exact information about the request you are making (e.g., for S classification waivers of grounds of

inadmissibility or adjustment of status) and complete and attach all necessary certifications and documentation.

Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record. If U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or USCIS issued the alien a

Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record, provide his or her I-94 admission number and date that his or her authorized

period of stay expires or expired (as shown on the Form I-94). The I-94 admission number also is known as the

Departure Number on some versions of Form I-94.

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