Filling in Immigration Forms: Line-By-Line Instructions

Filling Out USCIS Form G-325A

Details on how to prepare the biographical information form required in connection with some immigration applications.

Filling Out USCIS Form I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence (Line by Line)

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

Filling Out Form I-765V, Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse

Specific instructions for abused spouses of nonimmigrant visa holders who are filling out the form to get a work permit.

Preparing the Form I-129F Fiance Visa Petition

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.

Preparing an I-130 Petition for Immigrating Spouse of a U.S. Permanent Resident

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.

Preparing I-130 Petition for the Immigrating Spouse of U.S. Citizen

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.

Filling Out, Submitting Form I-130 for Unmarried, Minor Child of U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

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.

Filling Out Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

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.

Form I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

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

Applying for a Work Permit? You Can Get Social Security Number at Same Time

Learn how to get your Social Security Number (SSN) and SSN card without visiting the Social Security Office

Filling Out Form I-765V, Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse

Specific instructions for abused spouses of nonimmigrant visa holders who are filling out the form to get a work permit.

Applying to Reinstate Your F-1 or M-1 Student Status

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

Filling Out Form I-134 Affidavit of Support to Help a U.S. Visa Applicant

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 he or she can afford the trip.

Filling Out Form I-589 Application for Asylum

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

Filling Out Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition

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

Filling Out Form I-821 for TPS

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

Filling Out Form I-918 Petition for a U Visa

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.

Filling Out USCIS Form N-400 Application for Naturalization

How to fill out the form with which a green card holder applies to naturalize.

Filling Out Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship

Line-by-line instructions for filling out the form for requesting proof of U.S. citizenship