Form I-881: Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (Pursuant to Section 203 of Public Law 105-100 (NACARA))
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What is Form I-881?
Form I-881 is used to apply for suspension of deportation or special rule cancellation of removal under section 203 of NACARA. Approval results in lawful permanent resident status.
Who files it: Certain nationals of Guatemala, El Salvador, and former Soviet bloc countries who meet NACARA's registration and date requirements, and some family members.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Evidence of NACARA eligibility, such as ABC class membership or asylum filing dates
- Continuous physical presence for seven years
- Evidence of good moral character
- Evidence of hardship, where required
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-881 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-881
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
How entries are written 31 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; marriage and family details; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and Yes/No answers and their explanations.
Dates 25 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: dates of birth; passports, visas and arrival records; marriage and family details; employment and education; and signatures and dates of signature.
Answers that do not fit together 14 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; addresses; marriage and family details; employment and education; and Yes/No answers and their explanations.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 1 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 6 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-881
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-881 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-881 questions
What is Form I-881 used for?
Form I-881 is used to apply for suspension of deportation or special rule cancellation of removal under section 203 of NACARA. Approval results in lawful permanent resident status.
Who files Form I-881?
Certain nationals of Guatemala, El Salvador, and former Soviet bloc countries who meet NACARA's registration and date requirements, and some family members.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-881?
FormVeritas runs 77 checks written for Form I-881, covering 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-881?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-881. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form I-881 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-881 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-881?
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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