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G-884, Request for the Return of Original Documents

Use this form to request that USCIS return original documents that you submitted to establish eligibility for an immigration benefit.

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Form G-884 (PDF, 375.43 KB)
Instructions for Form G-884 (PDF, 350.5 KB)

Form Details

Edition Date

12/02/21. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Dates are listed in mm/dd/yy format.

If you complete and print this form to mail it in, make sure that the form edition date and page numbers are visible at the bottom of all pages and that all pages are from the same edition of the form. If any of the form’s pages are missing or are from a different edition of the form, we may reject your form.

If you need help downloading and printing forms, read our instructions. 

Where to File

If your case is pending, submit your Form G-884 to the USCIS district, suboffice, or service center that is currently processing your case. If we have issued a final decision, submit your Form G-884 to the USCIS office or service center that performed the last action on your case.

You can check your case status online and locate a USCIS office.

Checklist of Required Initial Evidence (for informational purposes only)

Please do not submit this checklist with your Form G-884. It is an optional tool to use as you prepare your form, but does not replace statutory, regulatory, and form instruction requirements. We recommend that you review these requirements before completing and submitting your form. Do not send original documents unless specifically requested in the form instructions or applicable regulations.

If you submit any documents (copies or original documents, if requested) in a foreign language, you must include a full English translation along with a certification from the translator verifying that the translation is complete and accurate, and that they are competent to translate from the foreign language to English.

If you are requesting original documents from your Alien File (A-File) or Receipt File, did you provide the following?

  • Copies of two forms of identification;
    • Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card;
    • Driver’s license;
    • State-issued identification document;
    • Employment authorization document;
    • Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship; or
    • U.S. or foreign passport.

If you are requesting original documents from someone else’s A-File or Receipt File, did you submit the following?

  • Copies of two forms of identification;
    • Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card;
    • Driver’s license;
    • State-issued identification document;
    • Employment authorization document;
    • Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship; or
    • U.S. or foreign passport.
  • Proof of the relationship between you and the other person. In cases where they are either deceased or incapacitated, you must provide evidence of a power of attorney, or that you are the executor of their estate.
Form Filing Tips

Filing Tips: Go to our Tips for Filing Forms by Mail page for information on how to help ensure we will accept your application.

Don’t forget to sign your form.  We will reject any unsigned form.

Your signature on the form must be notarized if you are not appearing in person before a USCIS official. Do not sign your G-884 until you appear before the notary.

Last Reviewed/Updated:
12/20/2022
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