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Form I-817Application for Family Unity Benefits
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04/01/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
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Read from uscis.gov on 2026-10-03 · USCIS last reviewed the page on 06/01/2026 · Instructions edition 04/01/24
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Please read the filing instructions carefully. See our Direct Filing Addresses page to see where you should file your application.
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Filing Tips for Form I-817, Application for Family Unity Benefits
Complete all sections of the form. We will reject the form if these fields are missing:
Part 1. Information About You
Family Name
Date of Birth
U.S. Mailing Address
Part 3. Information About Your Relationship
Information About your Spouse or Parent – Family Name
Information About Your Spouse or Parent – Date of Birth
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Don’t forget to sign your form. We will reject any unsigned form.
Filing feeuscis.gov
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