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Form I-824Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition
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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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See our Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition page for information on where to mail your application. Applications that are not submitted to the appropriate direct filing address may experience processing delays.
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Part 3 – Other Information
Receipt Number (on Form I-797, Notice of Action)
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