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.
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 Visa Petition for the 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 an I-130 Visa 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