Form I-687 | Application for Status as a Temporary Resident Under Section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act

Form I-687 | Application for Status as a Temporary Resident Under Section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act

Purpose of Form

USCIS Form I-687 (Application for Status as a Temporary Resident Under Section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act) changed its initial purpose over time. At the very beginning, this form was created in order to please the needs of people who take part in the legalization program under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 245A, part of the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act. Even despite the fact the abovementioned program was finished many years ago, this form is still used and it is quite popular. 

Special Instructions

You can use USCIS Form I-687 if you are the applicant who wants to apply for benefits under settlement agreements.

Common filing mistakes

  • Using an outdated USCIS edition of the form.
  • Leaving required fields blank or mixing typed and handwritten answers inconsistently.
  • Forgetting the signature, supporting evidence, or the correct filing fee.

Official USCIS Update

USCIS can change filing addresses, fees, and accepted editions without notice. Use the official links below before filing.

Current edition: 01/20/25

Verified: 2026-05-21

Filing fee: You can find the filing fee for Form I-687 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Where to file: Currently there is no open filing period for submission of this application. USCIS may accept Form I-687 under certain circumstances, and we will provide those applicants with an address when appropriate.

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See also

Download I-687Read more
Form I-698 | Application to Adjust Status from Temporary to Permanent Resident (Under Section 245A of the INA)Read more
Form I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement (under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended)Read more
Form I-191 | Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)Read more
Form I-694 | Notice of Appeal of Decision Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality ActRead more
Form N-336 | Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA)Read more

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