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Fill out G-1145 (E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance) online

Form G-1145 is a simple, optional form that requests USCIS send an electronic notification (email and/or text message) when your application or petition is accepted at a USCIS lockbox facility. It provides faster confirmation than waiting for a paper receipt notice.

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How to fill out G-1145 (E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance)

1

Enter your contact information

Provide the email address where you want to receive the electronic notification. Optionally, include a mobile phone number for text message notifications.

2

Identify the application

Enter your full legal name, the form number of the application or petition you are filing, and any other identifying information requested.

3

Attach to your application package

Clip or staple the completed G-1145 to the very front of your application or petition package. Mail everything together to the USCIS lockbox address specified in your form instructions.

About G-1145 (E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance)

Who needs this form

Any applicant or petitioner filing a paper-based application or petition with a USCIS lockbox facility who wants to receive an electronic notification of acceptance. This form is not needed for applications filed online.

Where to submit

Clip or staple the completed G-1145 to the front of your application or petition package before mailing it to the USCIS lockbox. Do not file it separately.

Source and content freshness

Official source (www.uscis.gov)
  • Reviewed: 2026-02-16
  • Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Not attaching it to the front of the application package (it may be missed during processing)
  • Providing an incorrect email address or phone number
  • Filing this form for an online application (it is only for paper filings)
  • Expecting detailed case status updates (G-1145 only notifies of initial acceptance)

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Will the G-1145 notify me about my case decision?
No. Form G-1145 only provides notification when USCIS initially accepts your application or petition at a lockbox facility. It does not provide updates on processing status, requests for evidence, or final decisions. To track your case after acceptance, use the USCIS Case Status Online tool with your receipt number.

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