Form G-325R Guide

USCIS evaluates the accuracy of personal information, residency history, and immigration status on the G-325R form. A common mismatch occurs when applicants fail to provide complete address histories or omit previous names.

• Gather supporting documents that confirm your identity.
• Include proof of residency for the last five years.
• Provide any legal documents showing name changes.
• Collect immigration documents related to your last entry into the U.S.
• Ensure all documents are current and valid.

• Incomplete address history can lead to requests for further evidence.
• Missing signature on the form is a common reason for delays.
• Incorrect date formats, such as not using mm/dd/yyyy, can trigger a request for clarification.
• Failure to provide all names used may result in confusion and additional requests for information.

• Full name including middle name if applicable.
• Complete address history for the last five years.
• Date of birth in mm/dd/yyyy format.
• Country and city of birth.
• Details of your last entry into the U.S.
• Immigration status at the time of entry.
• Signature confirming the truthfulness of the information.

• ZIP Code

  Provide the ZIP code for your current address.

• Date To

  Indicate the date until which you have lived at your current address.

• Your Prior Residences

  List all addresses where you have lived in the last five years, excluding your current address.

• Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

  Enter your date of birth in the specified format.

• Country of Birth

  Specify the country where you were born.

• Current City or Town of Residence

  Provide the name of the city or town where you currently live.

• Given Name (First Name)
• Middle Name (if applicable)
• City or Town
• ZIP Code
• Street Number and Name
• Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
• Country of Birth
• City or Town of Birth
• Country of Citizenship or Nationality
• Your Most Recent Entry into the United States
• Date You Last Entered the United States, On or About (mm/dd/yyyy)
• Location at Which You Last Entered the United States
• Immigration Status at the Time of Entry into the United States
• Your Prior Residences
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• Number
• Present
• In Care Of Name (if any)
• Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any)
• All Other Names Used (include names by previous marriages)
• Street Name and Number
• Province or State
• ZIP Code/Postal Code
• Country

• Evidence of identity (passport, government ID, or USCIS-issued document).
• Evidence of current immigration status or admission/parole.
• Evidence that supports the eligibility category selected.
• Evidence of any required family relationship or sponsorship.

• Omitting middle names where applicable.
• Providing incomplete addresses for prior residences.
• Incorrect date formats for birth or entry dates.
• Failing to sign the form.
• Not including all names used in the past.
• Leaving out the country of birth or citizenship.

• Situation: An applicant is preparing G-325R and must include all required evidence. Task: They submit a complete packet within a 30-day preparation window. Action: They compile identity records, eligibility evidence, and the filing fee before submitting. Result: The petition is accepted without a request for missing items.
• Situation: A filer is close to a deadline for G-325R. Task: They submit within the required 90-day timeline. Action: They finalize the packet and file within the stated window. Result: The case proceeds without a late-filing issue.
• Situation: A petitioner must reference a receipt number. Task: They match the receipt number to the underlying petition. Action: They include the exact receipt number on G-325R and attach the notice copy. Result: USCIS can verify the underlying filing quickly.

• Some believe that only the current address is needed, but all prior addresses for the last five years must be listed.
• It's a misconception that the form does not require a signature; a signature is mandatory for processing.
• Many think that providing a nickname is sufficient, but full legal names must be used on the form.
• Some applicants think they can skip the middle name section if they don't use it often, but it should be included if applicable.
• There is a belief that only the most recent immigration status needs to be provided, but all relevant statuses at the time of entry must be listed.

This guide is built from official instructions and the current edition of the G-325R form. It provides non-legal advice to help you navigate the application process effectively.

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