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How Do I Get a Duplicate Approval Notice for my Application or Petition?
Why Would You Need a Duplicate Approval Notice? Why Would You Need a Duplicate
Approval Notice?
If BCIS records show that a notice of approval was sent to your address, you must file a Form I-824 (Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition) with the appropriate fee to get a duplicate approval notice. You must file Form I-824 while the original application or petition is still in effect in order to receive a duplicate approval notice. Where is the Law? There is no law that covers this action. However, rules governing Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, are published in Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations under 8 CFR § 103.5b. How Do I Request a Duplicate Notice of Approval? You must file Form I-824 (Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition) at the BCIS office that approved your original application or petition. Detailed information is provided in the instructions for Form I-824. Forms are available by calling 1-800-870-3676, or by submitting a request through our forms by mail system. For further information on filing fees, please see BCIS filing fees, fee waiver request procedures, and the BCIS fee waiver policy memo. Please see the BCIS field offices home page for more information on BCIS office locations. How Can I Find Out the Status of My Application? To check the status of your application, please contact the BCIS office with which you filed your application. You should be prepared to provide the BCIS staff with specific information about your application. Please click here for complete instructions on checking the status of your application. Please click here for information on BCIS offices. How Can I Appeal? If your application is denied, you will receive a letter that will tell you why the application was denied. You may submit a motion to reopen or a motion to reconsider to the same office that made the unfavorable decision. By filing a motion, you are asking the office to reexamine or reconsider its decision. A motion to reopen must state any new facts that would support your motion. You may be required to submit affidavits or other documentary evidence in support of these new facts. A motion to reconsider must establish that the decision was based on an incorrect application of law or BCIS policy, and further establish that the decision was incorrect based on the evidence in the file at the time the decision was made. For more information, please see How Do I Appeal the Denial of Petition or Application?. Can Anyone Help Me? If advice is needed, you may contact the BCIS Office near your home for a list of community-based, non-profit organizations that may be able to assist you in applying for an immigration benefit. Please see our BCIS field offices home page for more information on contacting BCIS offices. In addition, please see our Webpage that provides information on obtaining free legal advice. Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs] Do you want further information? Please see the Frequently Asked Questions. Copyright © 1999-2002 American Immigration LLC, ILW.COM
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