Form I-918SUPA: Supplement A, Petition for Qualifying Family Member of U-1 Recipient
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What is Form I-918SUPA?
Supplement A to Form I-918 is used to petition for derivative U nonimmigrant status for qualifying family members of a U-1 petitioner.
Who files it: The U-1 petitioner or recipient, on behalf of a qualifying family member.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Proof of the qualifying family relationship
- Identity documents of the family member
- One supplement for each family member
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-918SUPA instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-918SUPA
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 40 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: names; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
How entries are written 43 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: places of birth; A-Numbers; USCIS online account numbers; Social Security numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; immigration status and history; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
Dates 11 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: dates of birth; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and signatures and dates of signature.
Answers that do not fit together 21 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; addresses; immigration status and history; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 15 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 20 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-918SUPA
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-918SUPA 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-918SUPA questions
What is Form I-918SUPA used for?
Supplement A to Form I-918 is used to petition for derivative U nonimmigrant status for qualifying family members of a U-1 petitioner.
Who files Form I-918SUPA?
The U-1 petitioner or recipient, on behalf of a qualifying family member.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-918SUPA?
FormVeritas runs 150 checks written for Form I-918SUPA, 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-918SUPA?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-918SUPA. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form I-918SUPA filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-918SUPA 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-918SUPA?
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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