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What is a USCIS ELIS Account Online Access Code?

For certain benefit types, applicants who submitted a benefit request by mail may have received an Online Access Code along with the benefit notice.

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If you want to apply online OR if you received a USCIS ELIS Account Online Access Code on a Benefit Acceptance Notice, you need to create a new account.

Advantages of a USCIS ELIS Online Account:
- Request Benefit with Step-by-Step Guide
- Pay Online
- Check Case Status

Department of Homeland Security Consent

You are about to access a Department of Homeland Security computer system. This computer system and data therein are property of the U.S. Government and provided for official U.S. Government information and use. There is no expectation of privacy when you use this computer system. The use of a password or any other security measure does not establish an expectation of privacy. By using this system, you consent to the terms set forth in this notice. You may not process classified national security information on this computer system. Access to this system is restricted to authorized users only. Unauthorized access, use, or modification of this system or of data contained herein, or in transit to/from this system, may constitute a violation of section 1030 of title 18 of the U.S. Code and other criminal laws. Anyone who accesses a Federal computer system without authorization or exceeds access authority, or obtains, alters, damages, destroys, or discloses information, or prevents authorized use of information on the computer system, may be subject to penalties, fines or imprisonment. This computer system and any related equipment is subject to monitoring for administrative oversight, law enforcement, criminal investigative purposes, inquiries into alleged wrongdoing or misuse, and to ensure proper performance of applicable security features and procedures. DHS may conduct monitoring activities without further notice.

Reporting Burden Statement
An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it display's a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated at 2 hours and 15 minutes per response. You may send comments concerning this estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to rfs.regs@dhs.gov.