U.S. immigration form guides
U.S. immigration applications run on forms. Here we walk through 48 common forms one by one: what each is for, who can file it, eligibility, filing tips, supporting documents, what happens after filing and common reasons for denial, with official links. If you only need a quick look at what a form is for, see Common forms at a glance.
Form editions, fees and processing times change; before filing, rely on the official pages of USCIS, the U.S. Department of State or the immigration courts (EOIR). This section is general information and is not legal advice.
Family-based immigration
I-130
Petition for Alien Relative: filed by a U.S. citizen or green card holder for a relative to prove the family relationship.
I-130A
Supplemental information for a spouse beneficiary: filed together with an I-130 for a spouse.
I-129F
Petition for Alien Fiancé(e): the first step toward a K-1 visa.
I-864
Affidavit of Support: the sponsor's legally binding financial support obligation for the immigrant.
I-751
Converting a conditional marriage-based green card to a ten-year green card.
I-134
Declaration of Financial Support: used for some nonimmigrant visas and parole requests.
Employment-based and investment immigration
I-140
Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers: EB-1, EB-2 (including NIW), EB-3.
I-129
Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker: H-1B, L-1, O-1 and other work visas.
I-907
Request for Premium Processing.
I-526E
EB-5 regional center investor petition.
I-829
Removing conditions on an EB-5 investor's conditional green card.
Green card applications and green card holders
I-485
Applying for a green card through adjustment of status inside the United States.
I-485 Supplement J
Confirming the job offer in employment-based cases, and 204(j) job changes.
I-693
Immigration medical exam and vaccination record, which must be filed together with I-485.
I-765
Applying for and renewing work authorization (EAD).
I-131
Travel documents such as reentry permits and advance parole.
I-90
Replacing or renewing a green card.
I-407
Record of abandonment of permanent resident status.
Inadmissibility waivers
I-601
Waiver of grounds of inadmissibility: fraud or misrepresentation, crimes, unlawful presence and more.
I-601A
Provisional unlawful presence waiver: requested inside the United States before the interview abroad.
I-602
Inadmissibility waiver for refugees and asylees adjusting status.
I-212
Permission to reapply for admission after removal.
I-192
Advance permission to enter as a nonimmigrant, INA 212(d)(3).
Asylum, humanitarian relief and immigration court
I-589
Application for asylum, withholding of removal and Convention Against Torture protection.
I-730
Relative petition filed by a refugee or asylee for a spouse or children.
EOIR-42A
Cancellation of removal for green card holders in immigration court.
EOIR-42B
Cancellation of removal for non-green card holders: relief based on 10 years of continuous presence in the United States.
I-821
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) application and re-registration.
I-821D
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
I-918
U visa: victims of certain crimes.
I-914
T visa: victims of human trafficking.
I-360
Widow(er)s, VAWA, SIJ, religious workers and other special immigrants.
Naturalization and citizenship
N-400
Application for naturalization.
N-600
Certificate of Citizenship: U.S. citizenship acquired through parents.
N-565
Replacing or correcting a naturalization or citizenship certificate.
N-648
Medical certification for disability exceptions to the naturalization test.
N-336
Requesting a hearing after a naturalization denial.
N-470
Preserving residence for naturalization while working abroad.
Procedural and other forms
I-290B
Appeals and motions on USCIS decisions.
G-28
Notice of appearance of an attorney or accredited representative.
AR-11
Change of address: report within 10 days of moving.
G-1145
E-notification of application acceptance.
I-912
Request for a fee waiver.
G-639
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) records request.
I-824
Requesting action on an approved application or petition.
I-102
Replacement or initial issuance of an I-94 arrival/departure record.
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