USCIS Inquiry Form

USCIS Inquiry Form

This USCIS Inquiry Form is entered into by Requesting Party: and Authorized Representative: on this date: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Requesting Party has filed or intends to file an immigration benefit request, petition, or application with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for which inquiry regarding status, processing, or records may be necessary;

WHEREAS, Authorized Representative has agreed to submit inquiries and obtain case status information from USCIS on behalf of Requesting Party and to receive certain non-privileged disclosures as necessary to effectuate such inquiries; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope of the inquiry, the information required to make such inquiries, the manner of disclosure, and certain certifications and acknowledgements.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Inquiry" means any written or electronic request submitted to USCIS seeking status information, adjudicative clarification, correction of records, return of documents, or request for expedition in connection with a specific case or filing.

1.2 "Case Information" means the identifying information for a filing including receipt number, alien registration number, form type, filing date, and service center or field office.

2. AUTHORIZATION TO INQUIRE

2.1 Requesting Party hereby authorizes Authorized Representative to submit Inquiries to USCIS on Requesting Party's behalf with respect to the Case Information provided in Section 4. This authorization includes the authority to request status, to request correction of administrative errors, to request return of original supporting documents where available, and to request expedited processing where appropriate.

2.2 Authorized Representative shall disclose only information necessary to effectuate the Inquiry and shall maintain a record of all inquiries and responses received from USCIS related to the Case Information.

3. SCOPE OF INQUIRY

3.1 Inquiry Types (check all that apply):

Status Inquiry Request for Expedition Correction of Case Information Request for Document Return Other:

4. CASE INFORMATION

Provide the identifying information for the case subject to inquiry.

5. REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY

Indicate the capacity in which Authorized Representative acts (select all that apply):

Attorney/Bar Member Accredited Representative Individual Acting on Behalf of Applicant

6. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Attach or describe documents to be relied upon in support of the Inquiry, including copies of receipts, notices, identification, and any evidence supporting expedited requests.

7. CONSENT TO DISCLOSURE

7.1 Requesting Party expressly consents to disclosure to Authorized Representative of non-privileged information held by USCIS that is reasonably necessary to respond to the Inquiry. Requesting Party authorizes USCIS to communicate case status information and related administrative records to Authorized Representative.

7.2 This consent is limited to the purposes described in this Form and does not constitute a waiver of any privacy rights beyond what is necessary for the Inquiry contemplated herein.

8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

8.1 Requesting Party represents and warrants that the information provided in Section 4 is true and correct to the best of Requesting Party's knowledge and that Requesting Party is the individual to whom the Case Information pertains or an authorized signatory for the entity to which such Case Information pertains.

8.2 Authorized Representative represents that any inquiry submitted will be made in good faith and that any request for expedition or other special handling will be accompanied by a statement of facts supporting such request where required.

9. FEES AND COSTS

9.1 The parties acknowledge that this Form does not itself impose a filing fee with USCIS. Any fees, costs, or expenses incurred by Authorized Representative in making inquiries, including postage or courier charges, shall be borne by:

Requesting Party Authorized Representative Shared / As Agreed Separately

10. NOTICES

All notices, requests, consents, demands and other communications required or permitted under this Form shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses provided below. Delivery by electronic mail is permitted where an electronic mail address is provided; such electronic notice shall be effective upon transmission unless a failure notice is received.

11. CONFIDENTIALITY AND RECORDS

Authorized Representative shall treat any non-public information received in response to an Inquiry as confidential and shall not disclose such information except: (a) to the Requesting Party or its counsel; (b) as required by law; or (c) with the prior written consent of the Requesting Party. Authorized Representative shall retain records of inquiries and responses for a period not less than three years from the date of final response, subject to applicable record-retention obligations and privacy laws.

12. GOVERNING LAW

This Form shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America and, to the extent permitted, the substantive law of the state in which the Authorized Representative maintains its primary office. Any dispute arising out of this Form that is not subject to exclusive federal jurisdiction shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in the forum agreed by the parties below.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Form constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, and warranties, whether oral or written, relating to the authorization to make Inquiries to USCIS.

14. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Form is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed so as to effectuate the original intent of the parties to the fullest extent permitted by law.

15. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

15.1 Any amendment or modification to this Form must be in writing and signed by both parties. 15.2 No waiver of any breach or failure to enforce any provision of this Form shall be deemed a waiver of any other provision. 15.3 This Form may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

16. CERTIFICATION

The undersigned certify, under penalty of perjury under applicable law, that the information provided in this Form is true and correct to the best of their knowledge, that they are authorized to execute this Form on behalf of the party they represent, and that the authorization granted herein is knowingly given.

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