USCIS Form G-1566

G-1566, Request for Certificate of Non-Existence Alert Type info Alert: Before sending your package to USCIS, make sure that all the forms you have completed are the current acceptable edition. The current acceptable edition can be found under the Edition Date section listed on each form’s webpage. You can also find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions. For each form that you are submitting, make sure that all pages are from the same form edition.

If any of the form’s pages are from a different form edition, we may reject your form. Watch USCIS Forms: Download the most recent version! to see how to ensure your form is acceptable. For additional guidance on filing paper-based forms at the Lockbox and how to avoid or correct common errors before you file, please visit the Five Steps to File at the USCIS Lockbox webpage. Use Form G-1566 to determine if specific immigration records exist within our database.

If we determine the records you inquired about do not exist, we will issue a Certificate of Non-Existence. If we find the immigration record you inquired about, we will respond with additional information and will not issue a Certificate of Non-Existence. Forms and Document Downloads Form G-1566 (PDF, 357.7 KB) Instructions for Form G-1566 (PDF, 269.94 KB) Form Details Edition Date Dates are listed in mm/dd/yy format. If you complete and print this form to mail it, make sure that the form edition date and page numbers are visible at the bottom of all pages and that all pages are from the same form edition.

If any of the form’s pages are missing or are from a different form edition, we may reject your form. If you need help downloading and printing forms, read our instructions . Where to File There are two options for filing your Form G-1566 with USCIS: Online; or By mail (paper). Filing Online Please visit our USCIS Certificate of Non-Existence submission page to submit your online request.

The status of your case can be viewed on our Check Case Status page. Filing by Mail Send your completed form and payment to the address according to the service you are using.

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Elgin Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries: USCIS Attn: G-1566 Manual Process P.O. Box 4074 Carol Stream, IL 60197-4074 FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: G-1566 Manual Process 2500 Westfield Drive Elgin, IL 60124-7836 Filing Fee You can find the filing fee for Form G-1566 by visiting our Fee Schedule page. Checklist of Required Initial Evidence (for informational purposes only) Please do not submit this checklist with your Form G-1566. The checklist is an optional tool to use as you prepare your form, but does not replace statutory, regulatory, and form instruction requirements. We recommend that you review these requirements before completing and submitting your form.

Do not send original documents unless specifically requested in the form instructions or applicable regulations . If you submit any documents (copies or original documents, if requested) in a foreign language, you must include a full English translation along with a certification from the translator verifying that the translation is complete and accurate, and that they are competent to translate from the foreign language into English. Did you provide the following? Proof death (such as a death certificate or obituary) for a person born less than 100 years ago, (if applicable); All possible names, aliases and dates of birth for the subject of the request; The country of birth for the subject of the request; and A valid U.S. mailing address.

Form Filing Tips Filing Tips: Review our Tips for Filing Forms by Mail page for information on how to ensure we will accept your form. Don’t forget to sign your form. We will reject any unsigned form. Special Instructions If you have questions about submitting Form G-1566, email [email protected] .

Last Reviewed/Updated: 06/12/2026