Filling in Immigration Forms: Line-By-Line Instructions

Filling in government forms is not the only thing that's important when applying for an immigration benefit such as a green card (lawful permanent residence), visa, or U.S. citizenship -- but it's an inevitable and crucial part of the process nonetheless. Here, we've assembled information on how to fill in some of the most commonly used immigration forms, and what mistakes to avoid.

Navigating the joint petition on Form I-751, for marriage-based green card applicants who received two-year conditional approval.

Are you in the U.S. based on a spouse's short-term visa, but trying to get out of the house and get a job in order to gain freedom from the abuse? Here's how to apply for a work permit using Form I-765V.

In order to being the process of applying for a K-1 fiance visa (which allows a foreign citizen to enter the U.S and spend 90 days, with the purpose of marrying a U.S. citizen.

If you are a U.S. permanent resident (green card holder) married to a citizen of another country, and want to petition for your spouse to receive a U.S.

If you are a U.S. citizen wishing to sponsor your foreign-born husband or wife for a U.S. green card, here's how to fill out the form that starts off the process.

If you are either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may be able to petition for your foreign-born children or stepchildren to immigrate to the U.S.

Various categories of foreign-born persons who have the right to spend time in the U.S. do NOT have the right to work here as well, unless they have first applied for and received an employment authorization document (EAD), often referred to as a work permit.

Get line-by-line instructions to complete USCIS Form I-485, application to register permanent residence or adjust status.

How the EBE program allowed getting a Social Security Number (SSN) and SSN card without visiting the Social Security Office.

Are you in the U.S. based on a spouse's short-term visa, but trying to get out of the house and get a job in order to gain freedom from the abuse? Here's how to apply for a work permit using Form I-765V.

Students who have fallen out of F-1 or M-1 status may request their status back using USCIS Form I-539.

If you have invited a foreign friend or relative to visit you, one of the first issues to address is whether that person will be able to prove to the satisfaction of a U.S. consular officer that they can afford the trip.

Line-by-line instructions on how to fill out Form I-589, Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal.

Line-by-line instructions on how to fill out Form I-730 for the qualifying family member of an asylee or refugee.

Line-by-line instructions on how to fill out USCIS Form I-821, Application for TPS.

Detailed application-preparation instructions for immigrants who have been the victim of a serious crime and are assisting U.S. law enforcement with an investigation or prosecution.

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