United States I-694 - Notice of Appeal Under Sections 210 or 245A

• Updates information in your record so USCIS can contact you and process your case.
• Helps ensure notices and correspondence are sent to the right address or contact point.
• Use the official instructions to confirm which updates require this form versus an online account update.

• Appellant’s statement, contact information, certification, and signature.
• Contact information, declaration, and signature of the person preparing the form, if other than the appellant.
• Adjustment of Status is the process that you can use to apply for lawful permanent resident status
• Applicant identification information
• Supporting documentation inventory
• Eligibility or purpose details
• Declarations and signatures
• The photocopy, fax, or scan must be of the original document containing the handwritten ink signature
• Every form MUST contain the signature of the appellant (or parent or legal guardian, if applicable)
• Your fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature
• Their signature, printed name, the signature date, and their contact information
• Any additional information within this form, use the space provided in Part 7

There is no USCIS filing fee for Form I-694.

USCIS Online Account Number

A unique number assigned to individuals who have filed forms online with USCIS.In this form: Used to identify the appellant's online account with USCIS.

• Submitting the form without a valid signature or omitting the signature altogether.
• Failing to submit all required evidence and supporting documentation.
• Failing to include a complete English translation for documents written in a foreign language.
• Filing the appeal at the wrong USCIS office.
• Failing to submit your appeal within the 30-day deadline.

• An applicant in the IR-1 category files I-694 as part of their immigration process

• Filing an appeal or motion does not automatically stay or reverse the original decision
• You must meet the statutory deadline and procedural requirements for the type of review you are requesting
• I-694 has no separate filing fee, but it is not optional paperwork — failing to include it when required can delay or jeopardize the underlying case.
• I-694 cannot always be filed in any way — the correct filing method depends on the applicant's category, and using the wrong channel can result in rejection.
• I-694 can be rejected before substantive review for technical errors such as “Submitting the form without a signature.”
• A complete I-694 can still be denied on the merits — issues like “Failing to include all necessary supporting documentation” are evaluated by the reviewer even when paperwork is clean.

• If you are asked to submit or update I-694, treat it as a package update: check every place the same details appear and keep them consistent.

• Unlike Form I-290B: Form I-694 specifically addresses appeals under the amnesty program provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, whereas Form I-290B is used for other types of appeals and motions.
• Unlike Form I-687: Application for Status as a Temporary Resident Under Section 245A: Supporting form: Appeal denial of Section 245A application
• Unlike Form G-28: Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative: Supporting form: Attorney or accredited representative (optional) (Appeal pathway)
• Unlike Form I-290B: Notice of Appeal or Motion: Related form in this immigration process (Appeal pathway)

• Receipt Notice (a related form) is issued to confirm the appeal has been received.
• USCIS reviews the appeal and any additional evidence provided.
• A decision is made on the appeal, which could be an approval or denial.
• If approved, the applicant may proceed with next stage forms or processes related to their immigration status.