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What is USCIS Form I-824 used for?
Use this form to request additional action on a previously approved application or petition. We will not process your Form I-824 if your petition or application is still pending or has been denied.
I-824 asks USCIS to act on an already approved matter
Form I-824 is available for specified follow-up action on a previously approved application or petition. The approval is the starting point: USCIS states that it will not process I-824 when the underlying matter remains pending or was denied. Identify the exact approval notice, receipt number, beneficiary, requested follow-up action, and office history before completing the application.
I-824 is not an appeal, motion to reopen, duplicate approval request, or general case-status inquiry. A denial or adverse decision may require a different review process, while a pending case generally must reach a decision before I-824 fits. Attach the approval evidence required by the instructions and use the direct filing address determined by the underlying case type. Inconsistent receipt or party information can prevent USCIS from connecting the request to the approved record.
What to prepare before filling I-824
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Confirm that Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, matches the specific benefit, request, verification, or record you need.
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Download the current Form I-824 and its separate instructions from USCIS, then compare the edition date before typing any answers.
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For Form I-824, 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-824 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
04/01/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Where to file
See our Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition page for information on where to mail your application. Applications that are not submitted to the appropriate direct filing address may experience processing delays.
Filing fee
You can find the filing fee for Form I-824 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
USCIS filing tips
Filing Tips for Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition Complete all sections of the form. We will reject the form if these fields are missing: Part 3 – Other Information Receipt Number (on Form I-797, Notice of Action)
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-824 downloads and filing links
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What is Form I-824 used for?
Use this form to request additional action on a previously approved application or petition.
How much does Form I-824 cost?
You can find the filing fee for Form I-824 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
Can I file Form I-824 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.