305.17 Verification of Qualified Alien Status SR 97-43, 12/97 (AAM-A)

INS maintains various databases on noncitizens in the U.S. Verify the accuracy of documents provided by the noncitizen against INS data using the SAVE system. The SAVE system is divided into two functions — primary verification and secondary verification.

Primary verification is performed for the District Offices by DFA State Office. To request a primary verification, contact DFA Client Services. Primary verification is obtained by querying the INS central computer database using the noncitizen’s "A" number.

Secondary verification is a manual function performed by the District Office when data files other than the INS central computer database must be searched. Request secondary verification of alien status from INS whenever one of the following occurs:

• There is no "A" number on the noncitizen’s documentation.

• The result of primary verification procedures instructs the user to perform secondary verification.

• The data from the primary verification does not match the alien’s documentation.

• The documentation presented appears counterfeit or fraudulent.

• Alien sponsor information is required.

To initiate secondary verification, complete INS Form G-845, Document Verification Request. Attach photocopies of the front and back of all pages of the alien’s original documents. Forward the request to the INS District Office at the following address:

Immigration and Naturalization Service

Attn: Status Verifier (No. 2)

JFK Federal Building

Government Center

Boston, MA 02203

Phone: (800) 375-5283