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Form I-363: Request to Enforce Affidavit of Financial Support and Intent to Petition for Legal Custody for Public Law 97-359 Amerasian
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-363 is a request to enforce a sponsor’s affidavit of financial support and intent to petition for legal custody under Public Law 97‑359. The beneficiary, or any legal custodian of a minor beneficiary, may file it. The form must be signed to be accepted.
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USCIS Form I-363 - Request to Enforce Affidavit of Financial Support and Intent to Petition for Legal Custody for Public Law 97-359 Amerasian
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-363 is a request to enforce a sponsor’s affidavit of financial support and intent to petition for legal custody under Public Law 97‑359. The beneficiary, or any legal custodian of a minor beneficiary, may file it. The form must be signed to be accepted.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting the form without a valid signature causes immediate rejection.
- 2Form is rejected if it is submitted without the applicant’s original handwritten signature.
- 3A stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature is not acceptable and leads to deficiency.
- 4Submitting original documents when only photocopies are required may result in USCIS destroying them.
- 5Failing to provide a full English translation for any foreign‑language document causes the request to be incomplete.
Plain English
Form I-363 lets a person who was admitted under the Amerasian law ask USCIS to make the sponsor keep their promise of support and to start legal custody. The request can be made by the beneficiary themselves or by the person who has legal custody of a child beneficiary.
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 the beneficiary or a legal custodian needs to enforce a sponsor’s affidavit of financial support and intent to petition for legal custody under Public Law 97‑359.
- Do not use it when the sponsor has died or been declared bankrupt under Title 11, because the sponsor’s estate is not liable under the guarantee.
- Check Form I-361 instead when you need to submit the original affidavit of support and intent to petition for legal custody.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need to submit the initial affidavit of support and intent to petition for custody
It creates the guarantee that Form I-363 later enforces
✓ Verify sponsor’s signature and eligibility before proceeding
Need to determine the filing fee amount for Form I-363
Fee schedule is listed on this form
✓ Confirm the current fee before attaching payment
Need to file the enforcement request itself
This is the correct form for enforcement actions
✓ Ensure you have the latest 04/01/24 edition before filing
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
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What you need before filling it out
Applicant’s Signature
Handwritten signature of applicant (or parent/legal guardian if applicable) · On the signed Form I-363 itself
Daytime Telephone Number
Applicant’s daytime phone number · In Part 4 of Form I-363
Interpreter/Preparer Box
Indication of whether an interpreter or preparer assisted · In Part 4 of Form I-363
Online Account Number (OAN)
OAN from the Account Access Notice (if mailed) · Top of each sheet of the mailed form
Filing Fee Payment
Payment according to the amount listed on Form G-1055 · Separate fee payment document
Before you submit
- 1Confirm the form is the 04/01/24 edition
- 2Print the form on white 8.5" x 11" paper
- 3Complete all fields in black ink, typing or printing legibly
- 4Enter your A‑Number (if any) at the top of each page
- 5Provide your daytime telephone number (and mobile/email if available)
- 6Sign the form by hand (or have a parent/legal guardian sign if you are under 14)
- 7Date the signature
- 8Attach any required supporting documents
- 9Prepare the filing fee as indicated on Form G-1055
- 10Verify no fields contain a stamped or typewritten name
How to file this form
- 1Print the latest Form I-363 edition (04/01/24)
- 2Complete the form in black ink, typing or printing legibly
- 3Attach any required supporting documents and the filing fee
- 4Sign the form by hand (or have a parent/legal guardian sign if applicable)
- 5Make a copy of the entire packet for your records
- 6Mail the completed packet to the address listed on the USCIS I-363 filing page
- 7Obtain a mailing receipt as proof of filing
Known limitations
- 1The form cannot be used if the sponsor is deceased or declared bankrupt under Title 11, because the estate is not liable
- 2The form does not serve as a change‑of‑address request; address changes must be reported separately within 10 days of moving
- 3A stamped or typewritten signature is not accepted; a valid handwritten signature is required
- 4If the applicant is under 14, only a parent or legal guardian may sign on their behalf
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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->Form I-363 is the 04/01/24 edition. The instructions direct users to www.uscis.gov/I-363 for the most current filing address.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the form shows 04/01/24
- Fee — Not stated in the official source — verify on Form G-1055
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source — verify on the USCIS I-363 website
- Signature — confirm a handwritten signature (or valid scanned copy) is included
- Contact information — confirm daytime phone number, mobile number (if any), and email address (if any) are provided
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After you file
- 1Keep the signed copy and all supporting documents for at least 5 years
- 2Wait for USCIS to accept the request and send a notice of acceptance
- 3If USCIS issues a deficiency notice, correct the problem and resubmit the form
- 4Monitor your USCIS online account for status updates
- 5Retain any receipt or acknowledgment for future reference
- 6If the request is denied, review the denial notice for reasons and consider filing a new request
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — purpose of Form I-363 is to enforce a sponsor’s guarantee of financial support and intent to petition for legal custody
- SRCInstructions p.1 — beneficiary or legal custodian of a minor may file Form I-363
- SRCInstructions p.1 — stamped or typewritten name is not accepted; handwritten signature is required
- SRCInstructions p.1 — parent or legal guardian may sign for an applicant under 14 or for a mentally incompetent person
- SRCInstructions p.1 — photocopied, faxed, or scanned copy of original handwritten signature is valid
- SRCInstructions p.1 — filing fee information is found on Form G-1055
- SRCInstructions p.2 — OAN appears on the Account Access Notice; it is not the same as an A‑Number
- SRCInstructions p.3 — see www.uscis.gov/I-363 for the most current filing address
- SRCInstructions p.3 — address change must be reported within 10 days; do not send to the Lockbox
- SRCForm p.7 — USCIS will reject any Form I-363 that is not signed
Common confusion points
Do I need to pay a fee?
The fee amount is not listed in the I-363 instructions
→ Verify the current fee on Form G-1055 before filing
Can I type my signature?
Stamped or typewritten signatures are not accepted
→ Ensure a handwritten signature (or valid scanned copy) is present
What is the difference between an OAN and an A‑Number?
OAN appears on the Account Access Notice and is not the same as an A‑Number
→ Locate the OAN on the notice and do not confuse it with the A‑Number
Where do I send the completed form?
The instructions refer to a website for the most current filing address
→ Check www.uscis.gov/I-363 for the correct mailing address before sending
Do I need to include the original Form I-361?
The I-363 instructions do not require attaching the original affidavit
→ Attach only the documents specifically requested in the I-363 packet
Is a stamped signature acceptable?
The instructions state a stamped or typewritten name will be rejected
→ Use a handwritten signature and verify it is legible
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Questions about USCIS Form I-363
What is USCIS Form I-363 used for?
Form I-363 lets a person who was admitted under the Amerasian law ask USCIS to make the sponsor keep their promise of support and to start legal custody. The request can be made by the beneficiary themselves or by the person who has legal custody of a child beneficiary.
Who must file USCIS Form I-363?
The beneficiary of a P.L. 97‑359 Amerasian petition files the form, or any agency or individual (other than the sponsor) who has legal custody of a beneficiary under age 18.
What information does USCIS Form I-363 require?
The form collects the applicant’s statement, contact information, and certification in Part 4, interpreter details in Part 5, preparer details in Part 6, and any additional information in Part 7.
Where do I file USCIS Form I-363?
The filing address is posted on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov/I-363; submit the form to the address listed there.
How do I complete USCIS Form I-363?
Complete the form by typing or printing legibly in black ink. Fill Part 4 with your statement, contact details, and sign and date it; if you used an interpreter, complete Part 5, and if another person prepared the request, complete Part 6. Attach legible photocopies of any required documents and, for foreign‑language items, include full English translations. Use Part 7 for any extra information, then mail the signed form to the address shown on the USCIS I‑363 webpage.
What happens if USCIS Form I-363 is filed incorrectly?
If the form lacks a required signature, USCIS rejects it as deficient, and it is not considered properly filed until accepted.
Do I need to pay a fee?
The fee amount is not listed in the I-363 instructions Verify the current fee on Form G-1055 before filing
Can I type my signature?
Stamped or typewritten signatures are not accepted Ensure a handwritten signature (or valid scanned copy) is present
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