Everything You Need to Know About Form G-1145

What is Form G-1145?
Form G-1145, officially called the E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, is a short one-page form you can attach to the front of your USCIS application or petition packet. By completing it, you authorize USCIS to send you an email or text message once your filing has been accepted at a USCIS lockbox facility. It does not replace the official I-797C Notice of Action but gives you an earlier update that your materials are being processed.

Who should use Form G-1145?

• Applicants filing critical forms such as Form I-485 (Green Card application), Form I-765 (Work Authorization), Form N-400 (Naturalization), or Form I-130 (Family Petition).
• Anyone mailing a paper application to a USCIS lockbox who wants fast reassurance that the package arrived and is being handled.
• Representatives or family members filing on behalf of others who want to receive quick confirmation.

Why is Form G-1145 important?

• Provides a near-immediate alert compared to waiting days or weeks for the paper receipt.
• Helps applicants track time-sensitive cases and prepare for next steps in advance.
• Reduces anxiety by confirming acceptance before the official receipt notice arrives.
• Very simple to use — just fill out basic contact details and clip it to the first page of your submission.

When to submit Form G-1145?

• Always include it when mailing an application or petition to a USCIS lockbox if you want electronic updates.
• Place it as the first page of the packet, directly on top of the forms you are submitting.
• There are no filing deadlines — it can be used year-round with any eligible application.