I-694

Notice of Appeal of Decision Under Sections 210 or 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act

Agency
USCIS
Revision
Edition 04/01/24
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119
Pages
6
Official source
USCIS form page
Checked
October 20, 2026
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Form I-694: Notice of Appeal of Decision Under Sections 210 or 245A

Form I-694, Notice of Appeal of Decision Under Sections 210 or 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act, is used to notify USCIS that a person who was denied permanent residence, temporary residence or a waiver of grounds of inadmissibility under the amnesty program provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) is appealing the decision. The USCIS page says the appeal goes to the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office.

Part 2 of the form ties the appeal to the denied application: Form I-698 (permanent residence), Form I-687 (temporary residence) or Form I-690 (waiver of grounds of inadmissibility). Part 3 records whether a written brief is attached.

The instructions say the appeal is filed with the USCIS office that decided the case, as shown on the Notice of Denial, and that USCIS has to receive it within 30 calendar days of the date on that notice. They also say not to file the appeal at the Administrative Appeals Office.

Top of page 1 of Form I-694: Notice of Appeal of Decision Under Sections 210 or 245A, as printed by USCIS

What's on Form I-694

Part 1: Information about you

Full legal name, other names used, U.S. mailing and physical address, A-Number and USCIS online account number, if any.

Part 2: Application information

The application the appeal is based on (Form I-698, Form I-687 or Form I-690), its receipt number and the date of the decision.

Part 3: Reason for appeal

Whether a written brief is attached, or whether the appellant waives a brief or will send one within 30 calendar days, plus a statement explaining any error of law or fact in the decision.

Part 4: Appellant's statement and signature

Whether the appellant read the form in English or used an interpreter, whether a preparer helped, contact details and the signature.

Parts 5 and 6: Interpreter and preparer

Name, organization, mailing address, contact details, certification and signature of anyone who interpreted or prepared the form.

Part 7: Additional information

Extra space for longer answers, with the page, part and item number each answer refers to.

How to fill out Form I-694

  1. 1

    Check the date on the Notice of Denial

    The instructions say USCIS has to receive the appeal within 30 calendar days of the date on the Notice of Denial, that the period begins 3 days after the notice is mailed, and that no extensions are granted.

  2. 2

    Fill in the required fields

    The USCIS page says it rejects the form without the Family Name and U.S. Mailing Address in Part 1, the application type and receipt number in Part 2, and the written brief answer in Part 3.

  3. 3

    Explain the error in Part 3

    The form says the appeal includes a statement explaining any error or conclusion of law in the decision, or any erroneous statement of fact. Use Part 7 if more space is needed.

  4. 4

    Decide about a brief or oral argument

    The instructions say a brief is optional and can be sent later, received within 30 calendar days of the appeal's receipt date. An oral argument is requested in a letter sent with the form.

  5. 5

    Write N/A or None in black ink

    Type or print legibly in black ink. Write N/A where a question does not apply and None for a zero.

  6. 6

    Sign Part 4

    A stamped or typewritten name is not accepted, and the USCIS page says an unsigned form is rejected. This page lets you fill the form online free, then print it for signature.

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Where to file, timing and fees

Where to file

The USCIS page says to mail the form to the address given on the Notice of Denial. The instructions say to file it with the USCIS office that decided the case, not at the Administrative Appeals Office.

When to file

The instructions say USCIS has to receive the appeal within 30 calendar days of the date on the Notice of Denial, counting from 3 days after the notice is mailed, with no extensions.

Fee

The fee is on the USCIS Fee Schedule page (Form G-1055), which can change. The instructions say an appeal that is unsigned or without the correct fee is rejected as deficient and can be corrected and resubmitted.

Briefs

A brief is not required. The instructions say it can go with the form or separately, and a separate brief has to reach USCIS within 30 calendar days of the appeal's receipt date.

Oral argument

A request goes in a letter with the form. The instructions say an oral argument is limited to 15 minutes unless more time is arranged in advance, and the appellant appears in person at a USCIS office if it is granted.

E-Notification

The USCIS page says Form G-1145 can be clipped to the first page to get an email or text message when a USCIS lockbox accepts the form.

Related forms

Who files Form I-694?

  • Applicants denied permanent residence

    A person whose Form I-698 application for permanent residence under section 245A was denied selects Permanent Residence in Part 2.

  • Applicants denied temporary residence

    A person whose Form I-687 application for temporary residence was denied selects Temporary Residence in Part 2.

  • Applicants denied a waiver

    A person whose Form I-690 waiver of grounds of inadmissibility was denied selects Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility in Part 2.

  • Parents, guardians and representatives

    The instructions say a parent or legal guardian may sign for an appellant under 14, and a legal guardian may sign for a mentally incompetent person. An attorney or accredited representative whose role extends beyond preparing the form may be obliged to file Form G-28.

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Questions about Form I-694

What decisions can be appealed with Form I-694?

The USCIS page says it is for denials of permanent residence, temporary residence or a waiver of grounds of inadmissibility under the amnesty program provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

How long is there to file Form I-694?

The instructions say USCIS has to receive it within 30 calendar days of the date on the Notice of Denial. The 30 days begin 3 days after the notice is mailed, and USCIS will not grant extensions.

Where is Form I-694 mailed?

To the address on the Notice of Denial, according to the USCIS page. The instructions say not to file it at the Administrative Appeals Office.

Is a brief required?

No. The instructions say a brief is optional. If it is sent separately, USCIS has to receive it within 30 calendar days of the receipt date of Form I-694.

What is the Form I-694 filing fee?

USCIS fees change, so this page does not list one. The USCIS page points to its Fee Schedule, and the instructions point to Form G-1055.