How much does Form I-824 cost?

The USCIS filing fee for Form I-824 is $590.

How long does Form I-824 take?

Typically 6 to 18 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.

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Form I-824

Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition

Used to request that USCIS notify a U.S. embassy or consulate of an approved immigration petition, or to request a duplicate approval notice.

Filing fee: $590
Biometrics: No fee
Typical processing: 6 to 18 months; Current USCIS times for I-824

Who can file

Beneficiaries of approved petitions needing consular notification
Persons needing duplicate approval notices

Send with it

Copy of the approved petition or application
Copy of the approval notice (I-797)
Reason for the request

Worth knowing

Typically used when a beneficiary needs to process at a different consulate
Can also be used to request additional approval notice copies
Processing times vary significantly

Common mistakes

Not including the original approval notice
Filing when the National Visa Center can handle the transfer instead

Questions

How much does Form I-824 cost?: The USCIS filing fee for Form I-824 is $590.
How long does Form I-824 take?: Typically 6 to 18 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.

Related forms

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.