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Form I-918: Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
USCIS Form I-918 is a petition to request temporary immigration benefits for victims of qualifying criminal activity and, when applicable, their qualifying family members. Petitioners over 21 may include a spouse and/or unmarried children under 21.
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USCIS Form I-918 - Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
USCIS Form I-918 is a petition to request temporary immigration benefits for victims of qualifying criminal activity and, when applicable, their qualifying family members. Petitioners over 21 may include a spouse and/or unmarried children under 21.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting the petition without the required Supplement B results in denial.
- 2Submitting the petition without the certifying official’s signed Supplement B.
- 3Using a stamped or typed name instead of an original ink signature.
- 4Providing a PO Box for the home address instead of a physical street address.
- 5Failing to sign the translator’s certification when a translation is included.
Plain English
Form I-918 lets a crime victim ask USCIS for a U‑nonimmigrant status, which lets them stay and work in the U.S. If the victim wants a spouse or children under 21 to get the same status, they can add them on Supplement A. The form must be signed and include required attachments.
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 you are a victim of qualifying criminal activity and request temporary immigration benefits.
- Check Form I-918, Supplement B instead when a certifying official’s signature is required.
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Use this form or another form?
Victim filing without family members
No family information needed; main petition suffices
✓ Verify no Supplement A attached
Including qualifying family members
Adds derivative beneficiaries to the petition
✓ Verify Supplement A completed
Need certifying official’s endorsement
Required for approval of the petition
✓ Verify Supplement B attached
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
A-Number
A-Number (if any) · USCIS correspondence (Instructions p.4)
Social Security Number
SSN (if any) · Social Security Administration records (Instructions p.4)
Safe Mailing Address
Safe mailing address (if different) · Any secure location you choose (Instructions p.4)
Supplement B
Completed and signed Supplement B · Certifying official (Instructions p.4)
Supplement A
Completed Supplement A for family members · Family member information (Instructions p.1)
Before you submit
- 1Verify the petition includes an original handwritten signature or a clear scanned copy.
- 2Confirm that no filing fee is attached because the form has no fee.
- 3Attach Supplement B signed by a certifying official.
- 4If including family members, attach Supplement A.
- 5Include all required evidence and supporting documents listed in the Specific Instructions.
- 6Provide a safe mailing address if the home address is not secure.
- 7Enter “None” for numeric fields with zero responses.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form I-918, including personal information and A-Number.
- 2Fill and attach Supplement B signed by a certifying official.
- 3If applicable, fill and attach Supplement A for qualifying family members.
- 4Assemble all supporting evidence and documents as listed in the instructions.
- 5Submit the complete packet to the USCIS address indicated in the form instructions and retain the receipt.
Known limitations
- 1The form is not for individuals who are not victims of qualifying criminal activity.
- 2The petition will be denied if Supplement B is not attached.
- 3Family members cannot be included without the primary victim filing the main Form I-918.
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Applicant Info
3 items
Your current legal name as in your passport.
Complete date (MM/DD/YYYY) and city/country of birth.
Country where you hold citizenship.
Basis
2 items
Detailed description of the harm, persecution, or disaster you are fleeing.
Date you last entered the United States (MM/DD/YYYY).
Evidence
1 items
List all documents supporting your application, including affidavits, country condition reports, and identification.
Signatures
1 items
Sign under penalty of perjury.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the instruction date reads 01/20/25 (Instructions p.1).
- Fee — confirm there is no filing fee for Form I-918 or Supplement A (Instructions p.3).
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source
- Signature — confirm a scanned original handwritten signature is acceptable (Instructions p.3).
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After you file
- 1Keep a complete copy of the petition packet for your records.
- 2Retain the USCIS receipt notice once received.
- 3Monitor your USCIS online account for case status updates.
- 4If you receive a Request for Evidence, respond promptly with the requested documents.
- 5If an error is discovered, file a corrected Form I-918 with a cover letter explaining the correction.
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — purpose is to request temporary immigration benefits for victims of qualifying criminal activity.
- SRCInstructions p.3 — no filing fee for Form I-918 or Supplement A.
- SRCInstructions p.3 — scanned copy of original handwritten signature is valid.
- SRCInstructions p.4 — Supplement B must be submitted with the original Form I-918 petition package or USCIS will deny.
- SRCInstructions p.4 — Provide home address with street number; PO Box not allowed.
- SRCInstructions p.4 — Provide safe mailing address if home address not secure; PO Box allowed.
- SRCInstructions p.4 — If you do not have an A-Number, type or print “N/A”.
- SRCInstructions p.4 — If you do not have a Social Security Number, type or print “N/A”.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — use Supplement A to include qualifying family members.
Common confusion points
Do I need to pay a filing fee?
Many forms require fees, but this one does not.
→ Confirm the fee statement reads 'There is no filing fee for Form I-918 or Supplement A.' (Instructions p.3)
Can I use a typed signature?
Only handwritten signatures are accepted; scanned copies of handwritten are valid.
→ Verify the signature is handwritten and the scan is of the original. (Instructions p.3)
What if I have no A-Number?
The form asks for an A-Number; guidance says to write “N/A”.
→ Enter “N/A” where A-Number is requested. (Instructions p.4)
Can I list a PO Box as my home address?
Home address requires a physical street address; PO Box is only allowed for safe mailing address.
→ Provide a street address in the Home Address field. (Instructions p.4)
Do I need to attach Supplement B?
The petition will be denied without Supplement B.
→ Check that Supplement B is attached before filing. (Instructions p.4)
When should I type “None” for numeric answers?
Instructions specify typing “None” for zero responses.
→ Enter “None” in numeric fields with zero values. (Instructions p.4)
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Questions about USCIS Form I-918
What is USCIS Form I-918 used for?
Form I-918 lets a crime victim ask USCIS for a U‑nonimmigrant status, which lets them stay and work in the U.S. If the victim wants a spouse or children under 21 to get the same status, they can add them on Supplement A. The form must be signed and include required attachments.
What information does USCIS Form I-918 require?
The form gathers the victim’s personal data in Part 1 (full legal name, other names, home and safe mailing addresses, A‑Number, OAN, and status) and, in Part 3, the qualifying family member’s full legal name and any other names used.
How do I complete USCIS Form I-918?
Complete Part 1 with the victim’s identifying information, then fill Part 3 with the family member’s details. Attach the completed Supplement B signed by a certifying official. Sign the petition in ink, include any translator certification, and submit the entire package to USCIS.
What happens if USCIS Form I-918 is filed incorrectly?
USCIS will deny the petition if required attachments, such as the certifying official’s Supplement B, are missing or if the signature requirements are not met.
Do I need to pay a filing fee?
Many forms require fees, but this one does not. Confirm the fee statement reads 'There is no filing fee for Form I-918 or Supplement A.' (Instructions p.3)
Can I use a typed signature?
Only handwritten signatures are accepted; scanned copies of handwritten are valid. Verify the signature is handwritten and the scan is of the original. (Instructions p.3)
What if I have no A-Number?
The form asks for an A-Number; guidance says to write “N/A”. Enter “N/A” where A-Number is requested. (Instructions p.4)
Can I list a PO Box as my home address?
Home address requires a physical street address; PO Box is only allowed for safe mailing address. Provide a street address in the Home Address field. (Instructions p.4)
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