Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition
Requests a duplicate Notice of Approval or asks USCIS to forward approval to the appropriate consulate.
Filing fee
$540
Typical processing
3–8 mo
As of 2026-06-12
Category
other
USCIS Service Center that approved the original petition
Processing time
Typical range: 3–8 months
Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. USCIS processing times change monthly and vary by service center and case specifics. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range for your specific case type and service center.
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Enter your case received date to calculate your estimated completion window and case inquiry date.
Filing fee
Filing fee: $540
Source: USCIS Form G-1055 (effective April 1, 2024); uscis.gov/i-824
Fees and form details last reviewed June 2026 against the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055, effective April 1, 2024). Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before filing.
Where to file
USCIS Service Center that approved the original petition
Always confirm the current filing location and instructions at uscis.gov — official I-824 page .
Common questions
- What is Form I-824?
- Requests a duplicate Notice of Approval or asks USCIS to forward approval to the appropriate consulate.
- How much does it cost to file Form I-824?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form I-824 is $540, from the fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before paying.
- How long does I-824 take?
- USCIS reports a typical processing range of 3–8 months for Form I-824 as of 2026-06-12. Processing times change monthly — always check egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range.