USCIS Extends Form for Returning Original Documents
Published Date: 7/14/2026
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Summary
The Department of Homeland Security is keeping its current form for asking people to return original documents, with no changes. This affects anyone who needs to get their original papers back from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. They’re asking for public feedback until August 13, 2026, but no new costs or delays are expected.
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