Form 8802, Application for US Residency Certification, is used to apply for Form 6166, Letter of US Residency Certification. Form 8802 must be completed and accompanied by a payment, in US Dollars of a user fee.
In general, you must be a resident of the United States or subject to US tax to be eligible for Form 6166.
In general, you are not eligible for Form 6166 if you did not file a US return or if you filed a return as a nonresident.
Based on the information you provided, it does not appear you currently meet the qualifications to file Form 8802 and be given a Form 6166, Letter of US Residency.
I am providing a link to the instructions for Form 8802 for you to review.
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