New 2-Page G-325A Form

[Otto 83]

Ewok,

Just an FYI - USCIS has updated the G-235A biographical form (Rev. 06/12/09Y) that is a 2-page form, not 4 like the previous version(s). (I didn't see a previous post on this topic.)

This should probably be updated in the Example Forms and I believe 4-pages is mentioned in the guides as well.

(There have also been some questions in regard to this new form; such as "Do we need to print 4 of these? - I don't see where this is necessary but perhaps a mention of this in the FAQs may also be prudent.)

[Captain Ewok 1,858]

I agree. I will update this week.

[Otto 83]

Somethings up - perhaps some mix-up on USCIS's site - the 'old' version is now back. (They may have inadvertently linked the G-325 but corrected it.)

[cookli59 0]

I am somewhat confused on the G325A also. It says to include all 4 pages, but what I printed is only 1 page to fill out and 1 page of instructions for a total of 2 pages. Do you send the instruction page with it and how many copies need to be sent with the I130? Where it asks at the bottom of the page "submitted in connection with an application for:" what box do I check? Status as Permanent Resident or Other?

Thank you for any information. I just don't want to do anything wrong on these forms and have it sent back so I am asking even stupid questions!

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I am somewhat confused on the G325A also. It says to include all 4 pages, but what I printed is only 1 page to fill out and 1 page of instructions for a total of 2 pages. Do you send the instruction page with it and how many copies need to be sent with the I130? Where it asks at the bottom of the page "submitted in connection with an application for:" what box do I check? Status as Permanent Resident or Other?

Thank you for any information. I just don't want to do anything wrong on these forms and have it sent back so I am asking even stupid questions!

I heard a rumor that the USCIS just uses the top copy, and tosses the rest. But that is just a rumor. I would send in the 4 requested copies until this story settles down and gets verified.

[mox 298]

The reason they have 4 copies is because there are 2 adjudicators who work on your case. Each one of them sets a page side-by-side, and then dons 3D glasses. They are then able to view your G325A in Amazing HomelandSecurityVision™. It could be that budget cuts are forcing them to only have on adjudicator viewing your G325A in Amazing HomelandSecurityVision™.

Edited July 21, 2009 by mox

[TBoneTX 43,285]

...Amazing HomelandSecurityVision™.

To allow Mox to recollect the "SuperNerd" trophy, my own opinion was that USCIS either wallpapers its departmental bathrooms with the extra copies, or they use the extras to light cigars as a parlor trick, si man.

[mingus_drake 0]

i just came across this issue getting my AOS together. i'm assuming i only need the one page form now and not 4...? guide confused me.

Edited July 22, 2009 by mingus_drake

[Nik+Heather 121]

Actually, according to an article quoted in the K1 forum, 4 pages are still necessary, and publishing this 1 page document when 4 copies are needed is misleading.

ALSO, according to USCIS on the update, previous versions are also accepted. I think to make it easier, and as sure-fire as we all expect the guides to be, can we leave the "old" 4 pager in the downloads section, please?

[Captain Ewok 1,858]

These are interesting points. We always use the most current forms in the download section but "lock in" versions in the Guide Section until the USCIS requires a new version making the example form dated.

[Otto 83]

Ok... today (at least) we're back to this 'new' version of the G-325A

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-325a.pdf

Not sure if they (USCIS) can make up their mind

OMB No. 1615-0008; Expires 06/30/2011

Form G-325A(Rev. 06/12/09Y)

g_325a.pdf

[Otto 83]

Just an update:

I just spoke to a USCIS rep. who had to put me on hold to find out what was up with this new version - she said, you are supposed to (still) print 4 copies.

The PDF instructions do not help (in this regard) and the online/web instructions only state that there are 4 pages. Am not sure how a person is supposed to pull from thin air, to print 4 pages...

[carolynhotstuff 252]

I ordered a copy of the G-325A from Dept of Homeland Security because my husband to be does not have a printer. There are 4 pages with instructions on page 5. Hope this helps.

[Otto 83]

I ordered a copy of the G-325A from Dept of Homeland Security because my husband to be does not have a printer. There are 4 pages with instructions on page 5. Hope this helps.

If they don't have these numbers:

• OMB No. 1615-0008; Expires 06/30/2011 (Top-right of page)
• Form G-325A(Rev. 06/12/09Y) (Bottom-right - I think - of page)

Then they sent you the 'old'/previous version (which is still valid by the way).

[Justine+David 218]

Is it possible to post a link to the older document link? I just don't want USCIS to send me back the newer form if it's a mistake to do that!