How to prepare Form G-1145
Confirm eligibility and filing category first, then match every answer to passports, civil documents, and immigration records.
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Confirm a Lockbox paper filing
Do not use it for online filing or nonparticipating locations.
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Match the main form name
Applicant or petitioner name must match the primary form.
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Clip it to the top of each filing
Follow official instructions for separate notifications in multi-form packages.
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Verify the current official edition and filing method
Reopen the official page on filing day and verify edition, fee, online eligibility, address, and signature rules.
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Transfer to the official form and review every answer
This site creates a preparation worksheet only. Transfer verified answers to the official PDF or system and add evidence, translations, and signatures.
Common evidence checklist
Evidence varies by category and case. Use this list to prepare, then review the current official instructions before filing.
- Name matching the primary form
- Accessible email address
- U.S. mobile number capable of texts when applicable
- Correct Lockbox filing package
- A G-1145 for each primary filing when needed
- Mail tracking and I-797C retention plan
Form G-1145 FAQs
Is there a fee for G-1145?+
There is no separate fee, but the primary filing still requires the correct fee.
Does a text message mean approval?+
No. It means USCIS accepted the package and generated a receipt number.
Can this worksheet be filed directly?+
No. This is a G-1145 preparation worksheet. File only through the current official form or system.
Should AI translate a person's name?+
No. Use the existing passport or official-record spelling. Names and identification numbers are never sent to AI.
Why are fees and addresses not hardcoded?+
Agencies change fees, filing channels, and addresses. Verify them again on the actual filing date.