Instructions For Petition For U Nonimmigrant Status And Supplement A, Petition For Qualifying Family Member Of U-1 Recipient (Form I-918) (Page 16 of 17) in pdf

NOTE: Derivative family members living outside the United States are not eligible to receive employment authorization

until they lawfully enter the United States. Do not file Form I-765 for a derivative family member who is outside the

United States.

Employment authorization can only be issued after the underlying U nonimmigrant status petition is approved, regardless

of when the Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, document is filed.

If the statutory cap is reached in a fiscal year and USCIS uses the waiting list process described at 8 CFR

214.14(d)(2), petitioners for U nonimmigrant status and derivatives in the United States can apply for employment

authorization using Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, based on deferred action. An application

for employment authorization based on deferred action can only be approved after DHS has deferred action in your case,

regardless of when the Form I-765 is filed.

Decision. The decision on Form I-918 and Supplement A involves a determination of whether you have established

eligibility for the immigration benefit you are seeking. USCIS will notify you of the decision in writing.

Prohibition on Disclosure of Information. Information concerning U nonimmigrant status petitioners and derivatives

is protected under 8 U.S.C. Section 1367. The disclosure of information relating to a pending or approved Form I-918 or

Supplement A is prohibited except in certain limited circumstances.

USCIS Forms and Information

To ensure you are using the latest version of Form I-918 and Supplement A, visit the USCIS Website at

where you can obtain the latest USCIS forms and immigration-related information. If you do

not have Internet access, you may order USCIS forms by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You may also

obtain forms and information by calling the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TTY (deaf

or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.

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

Select “Schedule an appointment online” 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.

Penalties

If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact or submit a false document with your Form I-918 and/or

Supplement A, we will deny your Form I-918 and/or Supplement A and may deny any other immigration benefit. In

addition, you will face severe penalties provided by law and may be subject to criminal prosecution.

USCIS Privacy Act Statement

AUTHORITIES: The information requested on Form I-918 and Supplement A, and the associated evidence, is collected

under the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(15)(U), 1184(p), 1182(d)(14), and 8 CFR 214.14.

PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on Form I-918 and Supplement A is to

determine if you and your qualifying family member have established eligibility for the immigration benefit for which you

are filing. DHS will use the information you provide to grant or deny the immigration benefit you are seeking.

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

any requested evidence, may delay a final decision in your case or result in denial of your Form I-918 and/or Supplement A.

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