Form I-687: Application for Status as a Temporary Resident Under Section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act
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What is Form I-687?
Form I-687 is used to apply for temporary resident status under section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the legalization program created in 1986. Today it is generally limited to people covered by certain court settlements related to that program.
Who files it: Eligible class members under legalization-related settlement agreements.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Evidence of continuous unlawful residence since before January 1, 1982
- Evidence of continuous physical presence during required periods
- Evidence of class membership under the relevant settlement
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-687 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-687
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 7 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; and Yes/No answers and their explanations.
How entries are written 25 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; employment and education; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
Dates 11 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: 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: passports, visas and arrival records; and immigration status and history.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 35 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 5 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-687
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-687 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-687 questions
What is Form I-687 used for?
Form I-687 is used to apply for temporary resident status under section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the legalization program created in 1986. Today it is generally limited to people covered by certain court settlements related to that program.
Who files Form I-687?
Eligible class members under legalization-related settlement agreements.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-687?
FormVeritas runs 93 checks written for Form I-687, 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 I-687?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-687. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form I-687 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-687 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-687?
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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