When you receive form I-797 Notice of Action from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you may need to take some action.
However, Form I-797 may simply inform you of a development in your case. How you should respond to Form I-797 depends on the specific designation of your form.
USCIS explains that it sends various versions of Form I-797 to notify the recipient that:
Each Form I-797 Notice of Action contains specific instructions and explanations. The recipient is wise to heed these details. The form is a printed document that should arrive at the mailing address on file with USCIS.
There are six types of Form I-797, with each specific form designated between A and G. The purpose of each particular form is:
Form I-797A (Notice of Action)
Recipients generally receive Form I-797A when they change their address. When you receive form I-797A, USCIS may be confirming your address change and re-affirming your legal status in the United States.
Form I-797A may also state for how long the recipient is eligible to remain in the United States legally.
Form I-797B (Notice of Action)
Form I-797B generally informs the recipient of their alien worker status. It typically serves as approval of an alien worker petition. One may receive this form if they are:
Before a foreign resident enters the United States after receiving Form I-797B, they must first receive a visa stamp in their home country. An immigration attorney can explain this process in greater detail.
Form I-797C (Notice of Action)
Form I-797C is one of the most variable types of Form I-797. Therefore, recipients of Form I-797C may be informed of:
Form I-797C may contain a receipt corresponding to your case. You can use a case identifier on this receipt to monitor your case online.
Form I-797D
Not designated as a Notice of Action, you may receive Form I-797D when USCIS delivers certain immigration-related documents.
These documents can include a green card, work permit, or other important documentation of your immigration status.
Form I-797E (Notice of Action)
Form I-797E informs the recipient that they must submit further documentation to move their application forward. Also known as a Request for Evidence (RFE), Form I-797E might:
You may need to respond to the RFE within a particular time to avoid denial of your request.
Form I-797F
Also known as a “Transportation Letter,” Form I-797F permits foreign residents to travel to the United States.
In addition, this form may serve as a green card replacement for those who have lost their document and are currently outside of the United States.
If you have any questions about a Form I-797, speaking with an immigration-focused attorney could be helpful.
Even if you believe that you understand your specific Form I-797, speaking with an attorney could provide additional certainty.
An immigration lawyer can:
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