Instructions For Form I-854 - Inter-Agency Alien Witness And Informant Record (Page 4 of 6) in pdf

Required Certifications

Alien Certification

The certifications made by the alien and the LEA requestor provide a critical record for the future.

After you have carefully explained the certifications in Part 2. of Form I-854A and reviewed all statements on or attached

to the form for accuracy, read the certifications to the alien and ensure that the alien understands each condition of

admission and continued stay in lawful permanent resident status.

Indicate if the certification is interpreted to ensure the alien’s understanding. Make sure the alien understands that an

adjustment of status is not available until he or she has satisfied the conditions of admission and has continued to stay in

lawful permanent resident status in the S classification.

LEA Certification (Form I-854A)

The LEA certification is necessary to provide a signatory witness to the alien’s signature and stated understanding of his or

her certification. LEA headquarters level certification is required to ensure that no promises were made other than those

afforded by section 101(a)(15)(S) of the INA, and that full assumption of the responsibilities outlined in the request are

authorized. The name of the LEA agency contact on this case, who is available by telephone for questions and verification

of information, is also necessary.

LEA Certification (Form I-854B)

The LEA certification for Form I-854B is the formal request by the LEA that the Department of Justice, Criminal Division

recommends that alien is allowed to apply for adjustment of status under INA section 245(j).

United States Attorney Certification

The U.S. Attorney’s certification is necessary if the alien witness and/or informant will participate in a prosecution or

investigation that falls within the jurisdictional authority of a United States Attorney or if a state or local LEA will submit

this form.

In some cases, the U.S. Attorney can defer their certification to the Assistant Attorney General for the Department of

Justice, Criminal Division.

What is The Filing Fee?

There are no filing fees for processing Forms I-854A or I-854B.

Where to File

Submit requests for S nonimmigrant classification or for S nonimmigrants to file for adjustment of status to:

U.S. Department of Justice

Criminal Division, Office of Enforcement Operations

Special Operations Unit

John C. Keeney Building, 11th Floor

10th & Constitution Ave NW

Washington, D.C. 20530-0001

NOTE: The Criminal Division, will forward certified requests on Forms I-854A and I-854B for processing to USCIS.

USCIS will not adjudicate any request made on Forms I-854A and I-854B without the certification of the Criminal

Division.

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