SAVE Verification Process

The SAVE Program provides an electronic verification process through an online system and a paper-based verification process through the Form G-845, Document Verification Request. 

Electronic Verification Process

The following is an overview of the verification process using the electronic process.

Initial Verification

First Step - The agency submits a query using information contained in the document provided by the applicant. 

• System Response: The system returns the applicant’s current immigration status or a message prompting the agency to “Institute Additional Verification”.  If the status is confirmed, the verification process is complete.  If the status is not confirmed, the process continues on to additional verification.
• Response Time: A response is generally returned within 3-5 seconds.

Additional Verification

Second Step - If an agency is prompted to “Institute Additional Verification”, the agency submits additional applicant information.   

• System Response:  The system returns the applicant’s current immigration status or a message stating “Resubmit with Doc (2 sided)”.  If the status is confirmed, the verification process is complete.  If the status is not confirmed, the process continues to third step verification.
• Response Time: An electronic response is generally returned within 3 federal working days.

Third Step - If an agency is prompted to “Resubmit with Doc (2 sided)”, the agency resubmits the query and prints the pre-populated Form G-845. The agency must mail photocopies of the Form G-845 and the applicant’s immigration document(s) to the designated USCIS Field Office.

• System Response:  The system returns the applicant’s current immigration status or the action to be taken.  If the status is confirmed, the verification process is complete.  If the status is not confirmed, options are provided to the agency on how to resolve the matter.
• Response Time: An electronic response is generally returned within 10 to 20 federal working days from the date of receipt of Form G-845 and related immigration document(s).

Paper-based Verification Process

The SAVE Program has a paper-based verification method for agencies that may be appropriate in limited situations. The agency may verify an applicant’s status by mailing a Form G-845 to the designated Status Verification Office.

• Paper-based Response:  Upon review of the Form G-845 and any attached document(s), the Form G-845 is returned to the agency with the applicant’s current immigration status or the action to be taken.  If the status is confirmed, the verification process is complete. If the status is not confirmed, options are provided to the agency on how to resolve the matter.
• Response Time: The Form G-845 is generally returned to the agency within 10 to 20 federal working days from date of receipt.