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Form G-1145: E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form G-1145 is used by applicants or petitioners filing an immigration application at a USCIS Lockbox to request an electronic notification when USCIS accepts the filing; the agency sends the e‑Notification within 24 hours.
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USCIS Form G-1145 - E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form G-1145 is used by applicants or petitioners filing an immigration application at a USCIS Lockbox to request an electronic notification when USCIS accepts the filing; the agency sends the e‑Notification within 24 hours.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Providing an incorrect email or phone number prevents USCIS from sending the e‑Notification.
- 2Failing to clip Form G-1145 to the first page of the application package.
- 3Entering an inaccurate email address, causing undeliverable e-Notifications.
- 4Providing a wrong mobile phone number, preventing text message delivery.
- 5Submitting the form with an application that is not filed at a USCIS Lockbox.
Plain English
Form G-1145 asks USCIS to email or text you a receipt number as soon as it accepts your immigration application. Attach the form to the first page of the package you send to the Lockbox. If the contact info is wrong, you won’t get the message.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not stated in the official source.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when filing an immigration application at a USCIS Lockbox and you want an e‑Notification of acceptance.
- Do not use it when filing an application at a USCIS service center or when you do not need electronic notification.
- Check Form I-797C instead when you need an official receipt notice as proof of a pending application.
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Use this form or another form?
Filing a petition that requires a receipt notice
Provides official proof of filing and pending status
✓ Verify that the receipt notice is included with your package
Requesting a status update without electronic contact
Serves as the mailed notice of acceptance
✓ Confirm you have a valid mailing address
Needing documentation for an immigration interview
Acts as the primary evidence of a filed application
✓ Ensure the I-797C is the latest version
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
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What you need before filling it out
Applicant/Petitioner Full Last Name
Your legal last name · Government ID, passport, or driver’s license
Applicant/Petitioner Full First Name
Your legal first name · Government ID, passport, or driver’s license
Applicant/Petitioner Full Middle Name
Your legal middle name (if any) · Government ID, passport, or driver’s license
Email Address
A valid email address you can access · Your email account settings
Mobile Phone Number (Text Message)
A working mobile number with texting capability · Your phone’s contact information
Before you submit
- 1Enter your full last name exactly as it appears on your ID
- 2Enter your full first name exactly as it appears on your ID
- 3Provide your middle name if it appears on official documents
- 4Supply a valid email address for e‑Notification
- 5Supply a mobile phone number if you want text messages
- 6Clip the completed Form G‑1145 to the top of the first page of your application package
- 7Submit the entire package to a USCIS Lockbox facility
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form G‑1145
- 2Clip Form G‑1145 to the front of the first page of your immigration application
- 3Package the application and Form G‑1145 together
- 4Send the package to a USCIS Lockbox facility
- 5Retain a copy of the completed Form G‑1145 for your records
Known limitations
- 1The form is not valid for applications filed at a USCIS service center
- 2Overseas customers receive only email, not text messages
- 3Undeliverable e‑Notifications cannot be resent
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Applicant Info
3 items
Your current legal name.
MM/DD/YYYY.
Alien Registration Number if previously assigned.
Details
1 items
The specific reason or legal basis for filing this form.
Evidence
1 items
List of documents supporting this application.
Signatures
2 items
Sign under penalty of perjury.
MM/DD/YYYY.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The form is dated 09/26/14, indicating the current edition; the source does not mention a newer revision.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the form shows 09/26/14
- Fee — Not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source
- Signature — Not stated in the official source
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After you file
- 1Expect an e‑mail and/or text within 24 hours of acceptance
- 2Retain the mailed I‑797C receipt notice as proof of pending status
- 3If no e‑Notification arrives, check your spam folder and verify contact information
- 4Contact USCIS if the e‑Notification is undeliverable or contains errors
- 5Keep the copy of Form G‑1145 and the receipt notice for at least 10 days
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — revision date reads 09/26/14
- SRCForm p.1 — purpose is to request an electronic notification when USCIS accepts an immigration application
- SRCForm p.1 — service available for applications filed at a USCIS Lockbox facility
- SRCForm p.1 — e‑Notification sent within 24 hours after acceptance
- SRCForm p.1 — domestic customers receive e‑mail and/or text; overseas customers receive only e‑mail
- SRCForm p.1 — undeliverable e‑Notifications cannot be resent
- SRCForm p.1 — receipt notice (I-797C) mailed within 10 days after acceptance
- SRCForm p.1 — information collected pursuant to INA section 103(a)
- SRCForm p.1 — disclosure that providing information is voluntary and failure may prevent e‑Notification
Common confusion points
Will I get a text message if I live abroad?
Overseas customers receive only email, not text
→ Verify your location and expect only an email
Do I need to sign the form?
The source does not mention a signature field
→ Check the form itself for a signature line before filing
Can I request multiple e‑Notifications for the same filing?
The form provides one e‑Notification per filing
→ Submit only one Form G‑1145 per application package
What if my email bounces?
Undeliverable e‑Notifications cannot be resent
→ Ensure the email address is correct before submission
Do I still get a receipt notice if I use this form?
USCIS mails an I‑797C receipt notice within 10 days
→ Expect the mailed notice regardless of e‑Notification
Is there a fee for using Form G‑1145?
The source does not mention any fee
→ No fee is indicated; verify on the USCIS website if needed
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Questions about USCIS Form G-1145
What is USCIS Form G-1145 used for?
Form G-1145 asks USCIS to email or text you a receipt number as soon as it accepts your immigration application. Attach the form to the first page of the package you send to the Lockbox. If the contact info is wrong, you won’t get the message.
Who must file USCIS Form G-1145?
Applicants or petitioners who file an immigration application at a USCIS Lockbox facility must submit Form G-1145 if they want an e-Notification.
What information does USCIS Form G-1145 require?
The form collects the applicant’s full last, first, and middle names, an email address, and a mobile phone number for text messages.
Where do I file USCIS Form G-1145?
Clip Form G-1145 to the top of the first page of your immigration application package and submit the package to the USCIS Lockbox where you are filing.
How do I complete USCIS Form G-1145?
Enter the applicant’s full name, email address, and mobile phone number in the designated fields. Place the completed form on top of the first page of the immigration application package. Send the entire package to the appropriate USCIS Lockbox facility. USCIS will then send an email or text within 24 hours of accepting the application.
What happens if USCIS Form G-1145 is filed incorrectly?
If the e-Notification cannot be delivered, USCIS will not resend it, and you may not receive the receipt number or status update by email or text.
Will I get a text message if I live abroad?
Overseas customers receive only email, not text Verify your location and expect only an email
Do I need to sign the form?
The source does not mention a signature field Check the form itself for a signature line before filing
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