Form I-590 Edition 12/13/23 Page 1 of 16

Photograph

Registration for Classification as Refugee 

Department of Homeland Security 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

USCIS 

Form I-590 

OMB No. 1615-0068 

Expires 08/31/2025

2. Other Names Used (if any); include maiden name, names by previous marriages, and all aliases.

Part 1. Information About You

For DHS Use Only

Alien Registration Number (A-Number)

Port of Entry Action Block

Action Block

A -

U.S. Social Security Number (if any)

RE1. Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) Middle Name (if applicable)

3. 4.

5.

Ethnicity and/or Tribal Group

10.

Religion (if any)

Place of Birth (Country, City/Town/Village) 

8.

9.

Present Citizenship or Nationality

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

6.

7.

Gender

Language (native) Other Languages that You Speak

Issuing 

Authority

Identity documents, e.g., passport, national identification card and/or UNHCR identification card. Provide your complete name 

and date of birth as shown on each document listed.

11.

Your Name As Shown 

on Document

Date of Issuance Place of Issuance

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Document Document Number

Type

Date of Birth on 

Document 

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Resettlement Support Center 

(RSC) Case Number
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Family Name: A - RSC Case #:

Relationship to You

Part 2. Information About Your Parents

Provide the following information about your parents. Include living, deceased, biological, step and adoptive parents. 

(Use continuation page, if necessary.)

Country of Birth

1. Parent 1

Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) Middle Name (if applicable)

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

Street Number & Name, City, Province, Postal Code, and Country (Present Location. If deceased, write "deceased.")

2. Parent 2

Relationship to You Country of Birth

Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) Middle Name (if applicable)

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

Street Number & Name, City, Province, Postal Code, and Country (Present Location. If deceased, write "deceased.")

Part 3. Information About Your Background

1. Provide information about your residences during the past five years. List your present address first. 

Street Number and Name City Province or State Country From 

Month/Year 

To 

Month/Year 

2. Provide information about the highest level of education that you completed, e.g., at university, college, trade or technical 

school, military academies, secondary or primary schools. (Use continuation page, if necessary.)

Provide information about your employment during the past five years. List your present or most recent employment first. 

(Use continuation page, if necessary.) 

3.

Name of Employer Address of Employer Occupation From 

Month/Year

To 

Month/Year

Name of School Type of School or 

Course of Study

Location of School Title of Degree To 

Month/Year

From 

Month/Year
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Part 4. Military Service

1.

Provide in chronological order information about ALL your military service and/or military-type training. 

(Use continuation page, if necessary.)

If none, check here and proceed to the section entitled "Relative In The United States."

Military Service 

Dates of Service 

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Military Service or 

Organization that 

Trained You

Highest Rank

Specialty (ex. 

Artillery, Infantry, 

Intelligence, etc.)

Country Unit Duty Location

From To

Street Number & Name, City or Town, State, and Zip Code

Part 5. Relative In The United States (I have the following close relative in the United States.)

1. Relative

Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) Middle Name (if applicable)

Relationship to You

Part 6. Information About Your Marital Status

Your Current Marital Status (check ALL that apply):

Unmarried but engaged to be married 

(Go to section entitled "Fiancé")

Missing Spouse (Go to section 

entitled "Current Spouse")

Divorced (Go to section entitled 

"Former Spouse") 

Widowed (Go to section entitled 

“Former Spouse”) 

Never married and not engaged 

(Go to Part 7)

Married (Go to section entitled 

"Current Spouse")

1. Current Spouse

Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) Middle Name (if applicable)

Other Names Used by Spouse

Identity documents of spouse, e.g., passport, national identification card, UNHCR identification card. (If more than one identity 

document, use continuation page.)

My spouse will will not accompany me to the United States.

Issuing 

Authority

Spouse's Name As 

Shown on Document Place of Issuance Date of Issuance (mm/dd/yyyy) Document Number Document Type

Date of Birth on 

Document 

(mm/dd/yyyy)
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Part 6. Information About Your Marital Status (continued)

► ASpouse's A-Number RSC Case Number (if different from yours) Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

Place of Birth (Country, City/Town/Village) Present Citizenship or Nationality

Ethnicity and/or Tribal Group Gender

Date of Marriage (mm/dd/yyyy) Place of Marriage (Country, City/Town/Village) 

If you answered "No," provide your current spouse's present location/address. If unknown, provide last known location and date. 

Is your spouse's address the same as yours? Yes No

Street Number & Name, City or Town, Province, Postal Code, and Country 

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

2. Former Spouse

Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) Middle Name (if applicable)

Date of Marriage (mm/dd/yyyy)

Check all that apply: Divorced Deceased

Date Marriage Terminated (mm/dd/yyyy)

Other Names Used by Former Spouse

Missing

3. Fiancé

Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) Middle Name (if applicable)

Date of Engagement (mm/dd/yyyy)

Current Spouse (continued)

Part 7. Information About Your Children

I have (number) children (include living, deceased, or missing)

I am currently pregnant

I have no children (Go to Part 8)

Check all of the boxes below that apply to you:

List ALL children, from the oldest child to the youngest child. Include all biological, legally adopted, and step-children, regardless of 

age or marital status. Also include children who are now missing or deceased. (Use continuation page, if necessary.)

Other Names Used by Fiancé

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Date last seen
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Family Name: A - RSC Case #:

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) Place of Birth (Country, City/Town/Village)

Child's Complete Name

Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) Middle Name (if applicable)

Current Address (If unknown, provide last known location and date)

Provide the following information ONLY if this child is NOT a case member.

Marital Status If Married, Date of Marriage (mm/dd/yyyy) Present Citizenship or Nationality

This child is my (check one): Son Daughter

This child is my (check one):

Child 2

Biological Child Legally Adopted Child Step-Child

This child is (check one): Living Deceased Missing

Will this child accompany you to the United States? Yes No

2.

Child's Complete Name

Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) Middle Name (if applicable)

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) Place of Birth (Country, City/Town/Village)

Provide the following information ONLY if this child is NOT a case member.

Marital Status If Married, Date of Marriage (mm/dd/yyyy) Present Citizenship or Nationality

Current Address (If unknown, provide last known location and date)

Part 7. Information About Your Children (continued)

This child is my (check one): Son Daughter

This child is my (check one): Biological Child Legally Adopted Child Step-Child

This child is (check one): Living Deceased Missing

Will this child accompany you to the United States? Yes No

1. Child 1
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Part 7. Information About Your Children (continued)

Family Name: A - RSC Case #:

Child's Complete Name

Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) Middle Name (if applicable)

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) Place of Birth (Country, City/Town/Village)

This child is my (check one): Son Daughter

This child is my (check one):

Child 3

Biological Child Legally Adopted Child Step-Child

This child is (check one): Living Deceased Missing

Will this child accompany you to the United States? Yes No

3.

Provide the following information ONLY if this child is NOT a case member.

Marital Status If Married, Date of Marriage (mm/dd/yyyy) Present Citizenship or Nationality

Current Address (If unknown, provide last known location and date)

Will this child accompany you to the United States?

This child is my (check one): Son Daughter

This child is my (check one):

Child 4

Biological Child Legally Adopted Child Step-Child

This child is (check one): Living Deceased Missing

Yes No

4.

Child's Complete Name

Family Name (Last Name) Given Name (First Name) Middle Name (if applicable)

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) Place of Birth (Country, City/Town/Village)

Provide the following information ONLY if this child is NOT a case member.

Marital Status If Married, Date of Marriage (mm/dd/yyyy) Present Citizenship or Nationality

Current Address (If unknown, provide last known location and date)

Part 8. Information About Your Request For Refugee Status (Use continuation page, if necessary.)

What was the date and travel route when you first fled your country of citizenship/nationality, or if you are stateless, your 

country of last habitual residence?

1.
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2. Why did you first flee your country of citizenship/nationality, or if you are stateless, the country of your last habitual residence? 

3. Have you EVER returned to your country? Yes No

If "Yes," when and why did you return? 

Part 9. Additional Information About Your Request For Refugee Status (Use continuation page, if 

necessary.)

1. Have you EVER been fingerprinted by the U.S. government or the authorities of any other country?

Yes (explain below) No

Do you now hold, or have you EVER held, or have you EVER applied for, permanent residence, other permanent status, or 

citizenship/nationality, in any country other than your country of citizenship (or if you are stateless, the country of your last 

habitual residence)? 

2.

Yes (explain below) No

Part 8. Information About Your Request For Refugee Status (continued) (Use continuation page, if 

necessary.) 

If "Yes," provide the information requested in the table below for each trip to the United States. 

3. Have you EVER been to the United States? Yes No

Date of Entry Place of Exit

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Date of Exit 

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Place of Entry Status Visa Number A-Number
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Part 9. Additional Information About Your Request For Refugee Status (continued) (Use continuation 

page, if necessary.) 

Family Name: A - RSC Case #:

List your present and past membership in - or affiliation with - ALL political, professional, or social organizations or groups, 

such as, but not limited to: student groups, labor unions, religious organizations, civil patrols, human rights groups, media 

organizations, funds, foundations, or societies. Include the name(s) of organization(s), location(s), dates of membership, as well 

as the purpose, character and nature of the organization(s). Include ranks held, promotions received, honors/recognitions given, 

regular duties, and dues paid. 

If none, check here.

4.

5. Have you EVER been charged with a violation of law? Yes No

If “Yes,” provide details of all violations of law below, including: date, place, nature of charges, and final disposition, for each 

incident.

The interpreter named below has read to me every question and instruction on this form, as well as my answer to every 

question, in , a language in which I am fluent. I understand every question and instruction on 

this form as translated to me by my interpreter, and have provided complete, true, and correct responses in the language 

indicated above.

I can read and understand English, and have read and understand every question and instruction on this form, as well as 

my answer to every question.

A.

B.

1. Registrant's Statement Regarding Interpreter

Part 10. Certification Of The Registrant, Interpreter, And Preparer

NOTE: Select the box for either Item A. or B. in Item Number 1. If applicable, select the box for Item Number 2.

Registrant (Applicant) Certification

2. Registrant's Statement Regarding Preparer

I have requested the services of and consented to ,

who is is not an attorney or accredited representative, preparing this form for me. 

I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the information in my form and any document submitted with my form were provided by 

me and are complete, true, and correct.

I furthermore authorize release of information contained in this form, in supporting documents, and in my USCIS records, to 

other entities and persons where necessary for the administration of U.S. immigration laws.

4. Registrant (Applicant) Certification

Copies of any documents I have submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered, original documents, and I understand that U.S. 

Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may require that I submit original documents to USCIS at a later date. 

Furthermore, I authorize the release of any information from any and all of my records that USCIS may need to determine my 

eligibility for the immigration benefit that I seek.

3. Registrant's Statement Regarding Disclosure of Information to Social Security Administration 

By checking this box, and upon USCIS determining I meet the definition of a refugee with work authorization, I authorize 

disclosure of my information to the Social Security Administration for the purpose of assigning me a Social Security 

number and issuing me a Social Security card.
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Part 10. Certification Of The Registrant, Interpreter, And Preparer (continued)

Family Name: A - RSC Case #:

Interpreter Certification

Interpreter's Name and Contact Information

Interpreter's Family Name (Last Name) Interpreter's Given Name (First Name)

5.

Provide the following information concerning the interpreter:

I certify that:

6. Interpreter's Certification and Signature

Additional Interpreter's Signature (if applicable) Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

Interpreter's Signature Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

I am fluent in English and the same language provided in Part 10., Item B. in Item Number 1.; I have read to this registrant 

every question and instruction on this form, as well as the answer to every question, in the language provided in Part 10., Item 

B. in Item Number 1.; and the registrant has informed me that he or she understands every instruction and question on the 

form, as well as the answer to every question, and the registrant verified the accuracy of every answer. 

Interpreter's Business or Organization Name Address Telephone Number E-mail Address

Registrant's (Applicant's) Signature Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

B. Telephone Number (if any) C. E-mail Address (if any)

A.

Preparer's Family Name (Last Name) Preparer's Given Name (First Name)

8. Preparer's Statement, Certification, and Signature

By my signature, I certify, swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I prepared this form on behalf of, at the request of, and 

with the express consent of the registrant (applicant). I completed the form based only on responses the registrant (applicant) 

provided to me. After completing the form, I reviewed it and all of the registrant's (applicant's) responses with the registrant 

(applicant), who agreed with every answer on the form. If the registrant (applicant) supplied additional information concerning 

a question on the form, I recorded it on the form.

Additional Preparer's Signature (if applicable) Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

Preparer's Signature Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

Preparer Certification 

7. Preparer's Name and Contact Information

Provide the following information concerning the preparer:

Preparer's Business or Organization 

Name Address Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address

A.

B.

A.

B.
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Family Name: A - RSC Case #:

Part 11. Admissibility 

1. Have you EVER been arrested or have you EVER committed, or helped someone else commit, any crimes? Yes No

A. Knowingly committed any crime (excluding traffic violations) for which you have not been 

arrested?

No

Yes No

Yes

Yes No

If "Yes," have you EVER:

B. Been arrested, cited, charged, indicted, fined, or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or 

ordinance (excluding traffic violations)?

C. Been the beneficiary of a pardon, amnesty, rehabilitation decree or other act of clemency or 

similar action?

No

Yes No

F. Engaged in any unlawful commercialized vice, including, but not limited to, illegal gambling? Yes

G. Knowingly encouraged, induced, assisted, abetted, or aided any alien to try to enter the United 

States illegally?

Illegally trafficked (illegally transported, traded, dealt, or sold) in any illegal narcotic or other 

controlled substance, or knowingly assisted, abetted or conspired in the illicit trafficking of any 

such substance?

E. Yes No

D. Exercised diplomatic immunity to avoid prosecution for a criminal offense in the United States? Yes No

Provide details of all violations of law on continuation page, if not previously recorded in Part 9 of this form, including: date, 

place, nature of charges, and final disposition, for each incident.

H. Within the past 10 years, been a prostitute or procured anyone for prostitution? Yes No

Have you EVER been to the United States?

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Been subject to deportation or removal from the United States? No

No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes

Yes No

Yes

Been a citizen of the United States who has renounced that citizenship to avoid taxation?

Voted illegally in the United States?

Been subject to a civil document fraud final order for violating section 274C of the 

Immigration and Nationality Act of the United States?

Left the United States to avoid being drafted into the U.S. armed forces?

2.

3. Have you EVER applied for a U.S. immigration benefit, such as a visa, refugee status, or asylum? No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes

If "Yes," provide information below

Yes No

If "Yes," have you EVER:

If "No," proceed to Item Number 3. below.

Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Location Type of Immigration Benefit Status (status 

granted or denied)

Were you the 

principal applicant?

Are you now withholding custody of a United States citizen child from a person granted custody of 

the child?

4. Yes No

5. Have you EVER:

A. Engaged in, conspired to engage in, or incited, sabotage, kidnapping, political assassination, 

hijacking, or any other form of terrorist activity?

Yes No
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C.

D.

No

Yes No

Yes

Been a representative or member of any terrorist organization or a member of a group that 

endorses terrorist activity?

Provided support, including housing, transportation, communications, funds, documents, 

weapons or training for any person or organization that has EVER engaged in or conspired to 

engage in sabotage, kidnapping, assassination, hijacking, or any other form of terrorist activity?

If married, has your spouse EVER engaged in terrorist activity or been a member of a 

terrorist organization?

6. Yes No N/A

If you are under 21 years of age, has your parent EVER engaged in terrorist activity or 

been a member of a terrorist organization?

7. Yes No N/A

While in the United States, do you intend to engage in:

Terrorism or any activity, a purpose of which is opposition to, or the control or overthrow of 

the Government of the United States, by force, violence or any other unlawful means?

Espionage?

8.

A.

B. Yes No

Yes No

B. Solicited membership or funds for, or EVER voluntarily assisted or provided any type of Yes No

material support to, any person or organization that has EVER engaged in or conspired to 

engage in sabotage, kidnapping, political assassination, hijacking, or any other form of terrorist 

activity?

10. Have you EVER ordered, incited, called for, committed, assisted, helped with, or otherwise participated in any of the following: 

A. Acts involving torture or genocide? 

B. Killing any person?

No

Yes No

Yes

C.

D.

E.

Intentionally and severely injuring any person? No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes

Limiting or denying any person's ability to exercise religious beliefs?

Engaging in any kind of sexual contact or relations with any person who was being forced or 

threatened?

9. Have you EVER been a member of, or in any way affiliated with, the Communist party or any other Yes No

totalitarian party?

Your affiliation/level of membership

If "Yes:"

Beginning Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Ending Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Prostitution?

Polygamy (simultaneous marriage to more than one spouse)?

Any activity to violate or evade any law prohibiting the export from the United States of goods, 

technology or sensitive information?

C.

D.

E. Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Served in, been a member of, assisted in, or participated in any military unit, paramilitary unit, 

police unit, self-defense unit, vigilante unit, rebel group, guerrilla group, militia or insurgent 

organization?

11. Have you EVER:

A. Yes No

Been a member of, assisted in, or participated in any group, unit, or organization of any kind in 

which you or other persons used any type of weapon against any person or threatened to do so?

Served in any prison, jail, prison camp, detention facility, labor camp, or any other situation 

that involved detaining persons?

B.

C. Yes No

Yes No

Part 11. Admissibility (continued)
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Family Name: A - RSC Case #:

Have you, by fraud or willful misrepresentation of a material fact, EVER sought to procure, or 

procured, a visa, other documentation, or entry into the United States or any other immigration benefit?

13.

Recruited, enlisted, conscripted, or used any person under age 15 to serve in or help an armed 

force or group?

Yes No

Used any person under age 15 to take part in hostilities, or to help or provide services to people 

in combat?

Yes No

Yes No

12. Have you EVER:

A.

B.

Received any type of military, paramilitary, or weapons training?

Assisted or participated in selling or providing weapons to any person who to your knowledge 

used them against another person, or in transporting weapons to any person who to your 

knowledge used them against another person? 

D.

E. Yes No

Yes No

Part 11. Admissibility (continued)
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THIS SECTION IS TO BE COMPLETED ONLY IN THE PRESENCE OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL 

RESPONSIBLE FOR ADJUDICATING THIS REGISTRATION. 

I, the undersigned, do swear or affirm that I know the contents of this registration subscribed by me, including any attached 

documents, and that they are true to the best of my knowledge, and that corrections numbered ____ to ____ were made by me or at 

my request. Each and every question and instruction on this form was read to me in ____________________, a language in which I 

am fluent. I understand each and every question and instruction on this form, as well as my answer to each question. I agree to 

report any changes in family composition, such as births, deaths, marriages, divorces and engagements, to the U.S. Government via 

the Resettlement Support Center. 

 

(True and Complete Signature of Registrant) 

OPTIONAL: I authorize USCIS to release information contained in or pertaining to my application for refugee status to the U.N. 

High Commissioner for Refugees, other U.S. Government agencies, and other resettlement countries. I understand that no 

information regarding my refugee claim will be shared with the government of the country from which I am seeking refuge. I 

understand that I am not required to sign this waiver, and I do so voluntarily. 

(True and Complete Signature of Registrant) 

Subscribed and sworn to before me by the above named registrant at __________________ on __________________________ 

 (Location) (Date, mm/dd/yyyy) 

RE-INTERVIEW (if applicable): I, the undersigned, hereby reaffirm the contents of this registration and my answers to every 

question on this form, as well as the answers I have provided in my interview on this date. 

(True and Complete Signature of Registrant) 

Subscribed and sworn to before me by the above named registrant at __________________ on __________________________ 

 (Location) (Date, mm/dd/yyyy)

Do not write below this line. For Government use only.

Family Name: A - RSC Case #:

I certify that: I am fluent in English the same language provided in Part 10., Item B. in Item Number 1.; I have read to this 

registrant every question and instruction on this form, as well as the answer to every question, in the language provided in Part 10., 

Item B. in Item Number 1.; and the registrant has informed me that he or she understands every instruction and question on the form, 

as well as the answer to every question, and the registrant verified the accuracy of every answer. 

Interpreter's Certification and Signature

Interviewing Officer Signature

5. Name, Title, and Signature of Interviewing Officer

1. Name of Interpreter 2. Signature of Interpreter

6. Name, Title, and Signature of Interviewing Officer 

(Re-interview)

3. Name of Interpreter (Re-interview) 4. Signature of Interpreter (Re-interview)
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Part 12. Additional Information About Your Registration for Classification as Refugee 

Continuation Sheet

If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this form, use the space below. If you need more space than what 

is provided, you may make copies to complete and file with this form or attach a separate sheet of paper. Include your name, your 

Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any) and RSC Case Number (if any) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, 

Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet. 

1.a. 

3.a. 

4.d. 

4.a. Page Number 4.b. Part Number 4.c. Item Number 

Page Number 3.b. Part Number 3.c. Item Number 

3.d. 

2.d. 

2.a. Page Number 2.b. Part Number 2.c. Item Number 

Page Number 1.b. Part Number 1.c. Item Number 

1.d. 

Registrant's (Applicant's) Signature Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)
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Family Name: A - RSC Case #:

Submission of Form - The RSC with jurisdiction in the registrant's region shall assist the registrant in the completion and submission 

of Form I-590, Registration for Classification as Refugee.

Registration - A separate Form I-590 is required for each registrant. Form I-590 on behalf of a child under 14 years of age may be 

submitted by the parent or guardian.

Instructions

How To Fill Out Form I-590

1. Type or print legibly in black ink. 

Answer all questions fully and accurately. If a question does not apply to you (for example, if you have never been married and 

the question asks, "Provide the name of your current spouse"), type or print "N/A," unless otherwise directed. If your answer to 

a question which requires a numeric response is zero or none (for example, "How many children do you have" or “How many 

times have you departed the United States"), type or print "None," unless otherwise directed.

3. 

Requests for More Information. We may request that you provide more information or evidence to support your form. You 

may submit legible photocopies of documents requested, unless the Instructions specifically state that you must submit an 

original document. USCIS may request an original document at the time of filing or at any time during processing of your form. 

If you submit original documents when not required, the documents may be destroyed or remain a part of the record, and USCIS 

will not automatically return them to you.

7.

8. Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English translation. 

The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is 

competent to translate from the foreign language into English. The certification must include the translator's signature. USCIS 

recommends the certification contain the translator's printed name and the date and the translator's contact information. 

Translations prepared and signed by an RSC employee working for the U.S. Department of State or under contract will be 

considered as complete and accurate.

6. Biometrics. You may be required, to provide fingerprints, photograph, and/or additional signature to verify your identity, 

obtain additional information, and conduct background and security checks, including a check of criminal history records. You 

will be informed when and where you will need to provide these biometrics. If you fail to provide these biometrics as requested, 

USCIS may reject, close, or deny your form.

5. Signature. Each form must be properly signed. For all signatures on this form, USCIS will not accept a stamped or typewritten 

name in place of a signature. If you are under 14 years of age, your parent or legal guardian may sign the form on your behalf. 

A legal guardian may also sign for a mentally incompetent person.

2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this form, use the space provided in Part 12. Additional Information 

About Your Registration for Classification as Refugee Continuation Sheet. Type or print the registrant's name and Alien 

Registration Number (A-Number) (if any) and Resettlement Support Center ("RSC") Case Number (if any) at the top of each 

continuation sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which the answer refers.

If you do not completely fill out this form or fail to submit required documents listed in the Instructions and your biometrics, if 

required, processing of your request will be delayed, and USCIS may reject, close, or deny your form.

4.

SSA Privacy Act Statement 

Sections 205(c) and 702 of the Social Security Act, as amended, allow SSA to collect your information, which SSA will use to assign 

a Social Security Number (SSN) and issue a Social Security card. Providing this information is voluntary, but not providing all or part 

of the information may prevent SSA from assigning an SSN and issuing a Social Security card. As law permits, SSA may use and 

share the information you submit, including with other Federal agencies, contractors, employers, and others, as outlined in the routine 

uses within System of Records Notice (SORN) 60-0058, available at www.ssa.gov/privacy. The information you submit may also be 

used in computer matching programs to establish or verify eligibility for Federal benefit programs and to recoup debts under these 

programs. 

DHS Privacy Notice

AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this application, and the associated evidence, is collected pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 

1522(b) and 8 U.S.C. 1157.
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An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information 

unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The public reporting burden for Form I-590 is estimated at 3 hours for 

gathering information; 20 minutes (.33 hours) for submitting biometric information; 1 hour for review the request; and 2 hours for 

collecting DNA evidence (if applicable). Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of 

information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of Policy and 

Strategy, Regulatory Coordination Division, 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Mail Stop #2140, Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009; OMB No 

1615-0068. Do not mail your completed Form I-590 to this address.

Paperwork Reduction Act

ROUTINE USES: DHS may, where allowable under relevant confidentiality provisions, share the information you provide on this 

application and any additional requested evidence with other Federal, state, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized 

organizations. DHS follows approved routine uses described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS/USCIS/ICE/

CBP-001 - Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System, DHS/USCIS-017 - Refugee Case Processing and Security Screening 

Information, DHS/USCIS-018 - Immigration Biometric and Background Check and the STATE-59 - Refugee Case Records] and as 

described in the Privacy Impact Assessments [DHS/USCIS/PIA-068 Refugee Case Processing and Security Vetting PIA and DOS 

Refugee Processing Center - General Support System (RPC - GSS)], which can be found at www.dhs.gov/privacy and 

www.state.gov. DHS may also share this information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national 

security.

DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your 

Social Security number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in the denial of your 

application.

PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this application is to determine eligibility for refugee 

classification and resettlement in the United States. DHS uses the information you provide to grant or deny the immigration benefit 

you are seeking.