Travel/Status
Form I-566
Interagency Record of Request for A, G, or NATO Status
Used to request or extend A, G, or NATO nonimmigrant status for diplomats, international organization employees, and NATO personnel.
- Filing fee
- No fee
- Biometrics
- No fee
- Typical processing
- 1 to 3 months
Who can file
- Diplomats and their families (A visas)
- International organization employees (G visas)
- NATO personnel (NATO visas)
Send with it
- Official diplomatic/organizational credentials
- Sponsoring agency documentation
Worth knowing
- Processed through the State Department, not standard USCIS channels
- Status is tied to your official position
Common mistakes
- Not updating status when position changes
Questions
- How much does Form I-566 cost?
- USCIS charges no filing fee for Form I-566.
- How long does Form I-566 take?
- Typically 1 to 3 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.
Fees are as published by USCIS. Confirm on USCIS's fee schedule (G-1055) before you pay - a wrong fee gets a filing rejected. General information, not legal advice.