USCIS Form I-817

I-817, Application for Family Unity Benefits Use this form to request initial benefits under the Family Unity Program, or to request an extension of such benefits. Forms and Document Downloads Form I-817 (PDF, 1.38 MB) Instructions for Form I-817 (PDF, 278.69 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 Please read the filing instructions carefully. See our Direct Filing Addresses page to see where you should file your application. Filing Fee You can find the filing fee for Form I-817 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Form Filing Tips 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 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 E-Notification : If you want to receive an e-mail and/or a text message that we have accepted your form at a USCIS lockbox, complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance and clip it to the first page of your form. Last Reviewed/Updated: 06/01/2026