Form I-356: Request for Cancellation of Public Charge Bond
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What is Form I-356?
Form I-356 is used to request cancellation of a public charge bond posted on behalf of a permanent resident. USCIS may cancel the bond when a qualifying event occurs, such as naturalization, death, or permanent departure.
Who files it: The obligor who posted the bond, or the person on whose behalf it was posted.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Information about the original public charge bond
- Evidence of the event that supports cancellation
- Examples include naturalization, death, or permanent departure from the United States
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-356 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-356
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 3 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: addresses; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and Yes/No answers and their explanations.
How entries are written 46 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; Social Security numbers; receipt numbers; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and Yes/No answers and their explanations.
Dates 6 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: signatures and dates of signature.
Answers that do not fit together 7 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; immigration status and history; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and signatures and dates of signature.
Signatures 14 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-356
- Use the current edition (09/18/26). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-356 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 I-356 questions
What is Form I-356 used for?
Form I-356 is used to request cancellation of a public charge bond posted on behalf of a permanent resident. USCIS may cancel the bond when a qualifying event occurs, such as naturalization, death, or permanent departure.
Who files Form I-356?
The obligor who posted the bond, or the person on whose behalf it was posted.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-356?
FormVeritas runs 76 checks written for Form I-356, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-356?
USCIS lists 09/18/26 as the current edition of Form I-356. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form I-356 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-356 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 I-356?
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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