U.S. Immigration Forms
Essential immigration forms explained — filing requirements, fees, processing times, and step-by-step guidance.
Form I-130
Petition for Alien Relative
Filed by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to establish a relationship with an eligible relative who wishes to immigrate.
Form I-130A
Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary
Additional information form filed alongside I-130 when petitioning for a spouse.
Form I-131
Application for Travel Document
Used to apply for a reentry permit, refugee travel document, or advance parole.
Form I-485
Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Filed by individuals already in the U.S. to adjust their status to permanent resident (Green Card).
Form I-864
Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
Legally binding contract where a sponsor agrees to financially support the immigrant.
Form I-129F
Petition for Alien Fiance(e)
Filed by a U.S. citizen to bring a foreign fiance to the U.S. for marriage (K-1 visa).
Form I-90
Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Used to renew or replace an expiring, expired, or damaged Green Card.
Form I-94
Arrival/Departure Record
Documents a traveler's arrival and authorized stay period in the United States.
Form DS-160
Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application
Required online application for all nonimmigrant visa applicants at U.S. Embassies and Consulates.
Form DS-260
Immigrant Visa Application
Online application for immigrant visa applicants processing through a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Form I-765
Application for Employment Authorization
Filed to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for work permission in the U.S.
Form I-129
Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
Filed by U.S. employers to petition for a foreign worker to come to or remain in the U.S. temporarily in a nonimmigrant worker classification.
Form I-140
Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
Filed by U.S. employers to petition for a foreign worker to become a lawful permanent resident based on an employment-based immigrant visa category.
Form I-526E
Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor
Filed by foreign investors to establish eligibility for permanent residency through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.
Form I-539
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
Filed by nonimmigrants already in the U.S. to extend their current status or change to a different nonimmigrant classification.
Form I-751
Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
Filed by conditional permanent residents who obtained their Green Card through marriage to remove the two-year conditions on their residency.
Form I-829
Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status
Filed by EB-5 investors to remove the conditions on their conditional Green Card by demonstrating the investment was sustained and jobs were created.
Form I-693
Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
Completed by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon to document the results of an immigration medical examination required for adjustment of status applicants.
Form I-797
Notice of Action
Official notice issued by USCIS to communicate actions taken on an immigration petition or application, including receipts, approvals, and requests for evidence.
Form N-400
Application for Naturalization
Filed by lawful permanent residents to apply for United States citizenship through the naturalization process.
Form I-551
Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
The official document issued to lawful permanent residents as proof of their authorization to live and work permanently in the United States.
Form I-601
Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility
Filed to request a waiver when an applicant is found inadmissible to the United States on specific grounds such as fraud, unlawful presence, or certain criminal offenses.
Form G-28
Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative
Filed by an attorney or accredited representative to officially enter their appearance and represent an applicant before USCIS.
Form I-864A
Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member
A binding contract where a household member agrees to make their income and assets available to support the sponsored immigrant alongside the primary sponsor.
Form I-944
Declaration of Self-Sufficiency
A form that was required under the public charge rule to demonstrate an applicant's ability to support themselves financially without relying on public benefits.