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I-797 notices: organize your USCIS correspondence
I-797 is a family of notices issued by USCIS, rather than an application for you to complete. Different notices serve different purposes, so preserve the complete notice and its instructions.
What to gather before contacting us
This is an appointment preparation list. The responsible agency’s current instructions and your individual case determine the filing requirements.
- The complete notice, including all pages
- The envelope or delivery information if relevant to a deadline
- A copy of the application or petition associated with the notice
- Earlier notices for the same matter
How to organize this task
1. Keep the complete notice
Do not separate an attachment or discard a page with instructions. Save a readable copy for your own records.
2. Match it to your file
Use the identifiers on the notice to place it with the correct application and prior correspondence.
3. Get the right kind of help
Asal can discuss copying, translation coordination and file organization. A legal professional should interpret rights, deadlines or the effect of the notice when those are unclear.
Preparation scope and price
We do not sell an I-797 application or issue government notices. Ask about a specific records or translation task. USCIS issues the notice; a qualified legal professional can advise on its effect.
Request a written quote for this specific task before work begins. Government charges, professional services and translation work are separate unless expressly included. The office will confirm availability, required records and preparation timing; agency processing and outcomes are outside our control.
Published fees for our main application servicesOfficial instructions
Guide updated September 15, 2026. Follow current agency notices before preparing a submission.