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What is USCIS Form I-687 used for?
For use during the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 245A legalization program of the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, which ended in 1988. The form is now used to apply to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for benefits under the terms and conditions of certain settlement agreements.
I-687 belongs to the 1986 legalization program and specified settlements
Form I-687 originated as the application for temporary resident status under section 245A of the INA during the Immigration Reform and Control Act legalization program. USCIS now describes its use in connection with the terms and conditions of certain settlement agreements. It is not an open, general temporary-residence application for present-day undocumented residents.
Before preparing the form, identify the exact settlement or legacy legalization basis and retrieve the historical filings, residence evidence, work records, identity documents, and prior agency or court notices tied to that basis. Do not confuse I-687 with I-698, which addresses adjustment from qualifying temporary resident status to permanent residence, or with I-485. The age and procedural complexity of these cases make a complete historical file and qualified legal review important.
What to prepare before filling I-687
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Confirm that Form I-687, Application for Status as a Temporary Resident Under Section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act, matches the specific benefit, request, verification, or record you need.
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Download the current Form I-687 and its separate instructions from USCIS, then compare the edition date before typing any answers.
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For Form I-687, collect the identity records, receipt or account numbers, dates, addresses, and prior immigration documents that support your answers.
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Follow the official Form I-687 filing method and address; do not assume it can be submitted through a USCIS online account.
Current official filing details
The details below are condensed from the USCIS page reviewed on 2026-07-26. Follow the official page and instructions if they differ from this snapshot.
Edition date
01/20/25. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Where to file
Currently there is no open filing period for submission of this application. USCIS may accept Form I-687 under certain circumstances, and we will provide those applicants with an address when appropriate.
Filing fee
You can find the filing fee for Form I-687 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
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What is Form I-687 used for?
For use during the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 245A legalization program of the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, which ended in 1988. The form is now used to apply to USCIS for benefits under the terms and conditions of certain settlement agreements.
How much does Form I-687 cost?
You can find the filing fee for Form I-687 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
Can I file Form I-687 online?
The USCIS all-forms directory does not list a general online filing option for this form. Follow the official page for the required filing method.
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Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Independent guide by Clerks AI; not affiliated with USCIS and not legal advice.
Last researched 2026-07-26. Recheck the official page before filing.