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I-566: Interagency Record of Request -- A, G or NATO Dependent Employment Authorization or Change/Adjustment to/from A, G or NATO Status

Form I-566 records requests involving diplomats and international organization staff with A, G, or NATO status. It covers work permits for their dependents and changes into or out of those statuses. The State Department certifies it, and USCIS uses it when deciding the case.

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Typical steps of an I-566

  1. Receipt notice
  2. Review by an officer
  3. Decision

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How long does it take?

USCIS does not publish a single range for this form: it depends on the category and office.

Intake

Case Was ReceivedCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentCase Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedCase Accepted By The USCIS LockboxFees Were WaivedCase Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly Filed

Review

Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCISCase Was ReopenedCorrespondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It

Evidence (RFE/NOID)

Request for Additional Evidence Was SentRequest For Initial Evidence Was SentResponse To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was ReceivedResponse To USCIS' Notice of Intent Was Received

Decision

Case Was ApprovedDocument Was Mailed To MeCase Was DeniedCase Was Approved And My Decision Was EmailedCase Approval Was Certified By USCISCase Was Sent To The Department of State

Closed case

Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was SentTermination Notice SentCase Closed Benefit Received By Other Means

Administrative

Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has JurisdictionNotice Explaining USCIS Actions Was MailedExpedite Request ReceivedName Was UpdatedDuplicate Notice Was MailedNotice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver ItDate of Birth Was UpdatedContinuation Notice Was MailedExpedite Request Denied

Frequently asked questions

What is Form I-566?

Form I-566 records requests involving diplomats and international organization staff with A, G, or NATO status. It covers work permits for their dependents and changes into or out of those statuses. The State Department certifies it, and USCIS uses it when deciding the case.

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AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.