U.S. Customs and Border Protection explains that you may file Form I-824 if:
- You need a copy of an approved Form I-192 or Form I-212: Both of these forms relate to one’s eligibility to enter the United States. If you have been approved to enter the U.S. but have lost or suffered damage to a notice of approval, then you may seek a new copy of your approval using Form I-824.
- You need a copy of a decision related to Form I-185: Though USCIS no longer issues Form I-185, Nonresident Alien Canadian Border Crossing Card (BCC), you may receive a copy of a prior indefinite decision related to this form. You may use Form I-824 to apply for that copy.
Other reasons that you may file Form I-824 include:
You’ve Lost a Notice of Action
If you’ve received Form I-797 Notice of Action from USCIS, but the form has been either lost, damaged, or stolen, then you may receive another copy by filing Form I-824.
You Need to Notify a U.S. Embassy or Consulate of a USCIS Decision
Under certain circumstances, you may file Form I-824 to notify a U.S. embassy or consulate of a decision by USCIS. You may generally alert the embassy or consulate that someone has been approved for entry into the United States. You may also use Form I-824 to show that you or a loved one has obtained permanent resident status.
Notify the National Visa Center (NVC) of a USCIS Decision
You may use Form I-824 to inform the National Visa Center (NVC) of certain USCIS decisions that affect your immigration status.
Make Requests of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Certain requests, like those for copies of an approved form I-192 or I-112, should go to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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