Quick answer
What is USCIS Form I-694 used for?
Use this form to notify USCIS that an alien who was denied permanent residence, temporary residence or a waiver of grounds of inadmissibility under the amnesty program provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) is appealing the decision to the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office.
I-694 is an appeal within the IRCA legalization programs
Form I-694 notifies USCIS of an appeal from specified decisions involving temporary residence, permanent residence, or waivers under the legalization provisions of sections 210 or 245A. It is not the general appeal or motion form for every USCIS denial. The decision notice and governing program determine whether I-694 is the correct vehicle.
Calendar the deadline from the notice, identify the exact findings being challenged, and organize the legacy application, evidence, requests for evidence, responses, and decision into a procedural record. Explain errors with citations to the submitted evidence rather than merely resending the same package. Compare I-694 with Form I-290B and any immigration-court remedy before filing, because using the wrong review process can forfeit time.
What to prepare before filling I-694
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Confirm that Form I-694, Notice of Appeal of Decision Under Sections 210 or 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-694 and its separate instructions from USCIS, then compare the edition date before typing any answers.
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For Form I-694, collect the identity records, receipt or account numbers, dates, addresses, and prior immigration documents that support your answers.
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Organize a dated factual record for Form I-694 and its corroborating evidence; consider qualified legal help because this eligibility analysis can be fact-sensitive.
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
04/01/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Where to file
Mail this form to the address given on the Notice of Denial.
Filing fee
You can find the filing fee for Form I-694 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
USCIS filing tips
Filing Tips for Form I-694, Notice of Appeal of Decision Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act Complete all sections of the form. We will reject the form if these fields are missing: Part 1.
Information About You (Appellant) Family Name U.S. Mailing Address Part 2.
Application Information Number 1, Application Type Number 2, Receipt Number Part 3. Reason for Appeal Written Brief
Special instructions
E-Notification: If you want to receive an e-mail and/or a text message that we have accepted your form at a USCIS lockbox, complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, and clip it to the first page of your form.
Official I-694 downloads and filing links
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What is Form I-694 used for?
Use this form to notify USCIS that an alien who was denied permanent residence, temporary residence or a waiver of grounds of inadmissibility under the amnesty program provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) is appealing the decision to the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office.
How much does Form I-694 cost?
You can find the filing fee for Form I-694 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
Can I file Form I-694 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.