USCIS Form I-956K: Registration for Direct and Third-Party Promoters

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What is USCIS Form I-956K used for?

Each person acting as a direct or third-party promoter (including migration agents) of the following must complete Form I-956K: A regional center; Any new commercial enterprises; An affiliated job-creating entity; or An issuer of securities intended to be offered to immigrant investors in connection with a particular capital investment project. Each person completing a Form I-956K must answer all questions as indicated on the form.

What to prepare before filling I-956K

1. 01

   Confirm that Form I-956K, Registration for Direct and Third-Party Promoters, matches the specific benefit, request, verification, or record you need.

2. 02

   Download the current Form I-956K and its separate instructions from USCIS, then compare the edition date before typing any answers.

3. 03

   For Form I-956K, collect the identity records, receipt or account numbers, dates, addresses, and prior immigration documents that support your answers.

4. 04

   Because Form I-956K concerns employment or business activity, reconcile employer, job, wage, ownership, and work-authorization facts with the supporting records.

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.

Official I-956K downloads and filing links

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