USCIS ELIS is improving the way applicants and legal representatives apply for and manage immigration benefit requests from a time consuming and complex paper-based system, to a secure online electronic case management system named USCIS ELIS.
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USCIS ELIS
How do I submit an application?
Most benefit requests, including all supporting evidence, are submitted on paper
Reviewing instructions on how to complete and submit an application can be time consuming
Applicants and legal representatives establish a relationship by completing and signing a paper G-28 form
Applicants and their legal representatives submit payment by mail with their paper applications
Applications and supporting evidence are submitted electronically and stored securely in the system for future access
A user-friendly, online set-up assistant takes customers through the application process step-by-step
Applicants and legal representatives can establish a relationship electronically
Applicants and their legal representatives submit payments electronically using credit/debit cards or bank accounts
What happens after I submit an application?
Some customers can access case status online, but limited - and sometimes outdated - information is provided
Customers can submit a “change of address” online, but sometimes must also submit a paper request. USCIS must act upon these requests
Applicants and attorneys/accredited representatives receive paper notices by mail
Customers filing in the new system will be able to receive more detailed case status information online
Applicants and attorneys/accredited representatives may elect to receive more timely notifications and messages electronically
How do I submit additional applications?
An application and all evidence is submitted by completing a paper form
Applicants and attorneys/accredited representatives provide biographic information and evidence that may have been provided with previous applications
Applicants and attorneys/accredited representatives can log into their electronic immigration accounts to submit new applications
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