Form I-854A: Inter-Agency Alien Witness and Informant Record
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What is Form I-854A?
Form I-854A is used by a law enforcement agency to request S nonimmigrant classification for a noncitizen witness or informant. S status is for people who provide critical information about criminal or terrorist organizations.
Who files it: Only federal or state law enforcement agencies, on behalf of the witness or informant.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Statement of the operations forming the basis of the request
- All known or suspected grounds of inadmissibility
- Fingerprints, photos, and identity documents
- Evidence of current immigration status and relationships of qualifying relatives
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-854A instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-854A
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: Yes/No answers and their explanations.
How entries are written 13 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; places of birth; A-Numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; immigration status and history; and Yes/No answers and their explanations.
Dates 5 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 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 1 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 12 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-854A
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-854A 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-854A questions
What is Form I-854A used for?
Form I-854A is used by a law enforcement agency to request S nonimmigrant classification for a noncitizen witness or informant. S status is for people who provide critical information about criminal or terrorist organizations.
Who files Form I-854A?
Only federal or state law enforcement agencies, on behalf of the witness or informant.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-854A?
FormVeritas runs 36 checks written for Form I-854A, 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-854A?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-854A. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form I-854A filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-854A 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-854A?
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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