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USCIS seeks comment on proposed revisions to Form G-884, Request for Return of Original Documents

  1. Original Date Announced

    April 10, 2018

    USCIS proposes revisions to Form G-884, Request for the Return of Original Documents. The information will be used by USCIS to determine whether a person is eligible to obtain original documents contained in a noncitizen file. The proposed changes are predominantly non-substantive. Among other things, USCIS has requested additional information regarding interpreters and preparers and now indicates on the form instructions that applicants must have a U.S. address to file a request. [ID #900]

    Federal Register Notice: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for the Return of Original Documents Table of proposed changes to Form G-884. Table of proposed changes to Form G-884 instructions.
  2. Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

    • October 21, 2019

      USCIS releases the 10/21/2019 edition of Form G-884.

      USCIS releases the 10/21/2019 edition of Form G-884.

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    • October 21, 2019

      USCIS releases the 10/21/2019 edition of Form G-884 instructions.

      USCIS releases the 10/21/2019 edition of Form G-884 instructions.

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  4. Biden Administration Action: Approved/Retained

    September 5, 2023

    2023.09.05 Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for the Return of Original Documents

    This Biden Administration action retains the Trump era policy identified in this entry.

    DHS proposes to extend the modifications to form G-884 approved under the Trump administration. Comments will be accepted through October 5, 2023.

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Current Status

Fully in Effect

Most Recent Action

September 5, 2023 Action: Approved/Retained 2023.09.05 Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for the Return of Original Documents
September 5, 2023
Acted on by Biden Administration

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