Form G-1566: Request for Certificate of Non-Existence
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What is Form G-1566?
Form G-1566 asks USCIS to check whether specific immigration records exist. If no record is found, USCIS issues a Certificate of Non-Existence; if a record is found, USCIS responds with other information instead.
Who files it: People who need official confirmation that a particular immigration record does not exist, often for court or genealogical purposes.
What USCIS typically asks for
- All known names, aliases, and dates of birth of the subject
- The subject's country of birth
- Proof of death if the subject is deceased and born less than 100 years ago
- A valid U.S. mailing address
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form G-1566 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form G-1566
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 1 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: names.
How entries are written 9 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: places of birth; A-Numbers; addresses; and Yes/No answers and their explanations.
Dates 1 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Answers that do not fit together 4 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 2 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 2 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form G-1566
- Use the current edition (04/01/24). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form G-1566 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form G-1566 questions
What is Form G-1566 used for?
Form G-1566 asks USCIS to check whether specific immigration records exist. If no record is found, USCIS issues a Certificate of Non-Existence; if a record is found, USCIS responds with other information instead.
Who files Form G-1566?
People who need official confirmation that a particular immigration record does not exist, often for court or genealogical purposes.
What does FormVeritas check on Form G-1566?
FormVeritas runs 19 checks written for Form G-1566, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form G-1566?
USCIS lists 04/01/24 as the current edition of Form G-1566, and also accepts 07/19/22. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form G-1566 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form G-1566 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form G-1566?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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