Form G-884: Request for the Return of Original Documents
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What is Form G-884?
Form G-884 is used to ask USCIS to return original documents, such as a birth certificate or diploma, that were submitted with an application or petition. USCIS decides whether the documents can be returned.
Who files it: The person who submitted the original documents, or their representative.
What USCIS typically asks for
- List of the specific original documents requested
- Receipt number or A-Number of the related case
- Mailing address for the returned documents
- Signature of the requester
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form G-884 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form G-884
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 2 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: dates of birth; addresses; and immigration status and history.
How entries are written 16 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: A-Numbers; USCIS online account numbers; receipt numbers; addresses; immigration status and history; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
Dates 4 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: immigration status and history; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and signatures and dates of signature.
Answers that do not fit together 10 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; addresses; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 1 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 1 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form G-884
- Use the current edition (11/09/23). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form G-884 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-884 questions
What is Form G-884 used for?
Form G-884 is used to ask USCIS to return original documents, such as a birth certificate or diploma, that were submitted with an application or petition. USCIS decides whether the documents can be returned.
Who files Form G-884?
The person who submitted the original documents, or their representative.
What does FormVeritas check on Form G-884?
FormVeritas runs 34 checks written for Form G-884, 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-884?
USCIS lists 11/09/23 as the current edition of Form G-884. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form G-884 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form G-884 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-884?
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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