Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

INSTRUCTIONS: PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE (Form I-130)

The I-130 form, also known as the Petition for Alien Relative form, is the form used for sponsoring a spouse, parent, sibling, or child for alien residency in the United States. The form can be obtained through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, either on their website or from a branch of their office. In this case, we will be using the example provided by the USCIS website.

Once you have the I-130 form, you must read through all of the instructions before the form can be filled out.

Do not make any marks in the top box. This box is solely for use by the USCIS.

In box A, you must identify your relationship to the person you are petitioning for and whether it is an adoptive relationship.

1. You must fill out a separate form I-130 for each relative you are petitioning for.

Next, you must fill out the information about yourself in box B.

2. You must provide your name, your current address, date of birth, and your residency status, where you were born,

3. Ensure that you provide all of the information that applies to you.

4. In box C, you must provide the same information about your relative.

Box C, on the second page., requires additional information about the relative you are petitioning for.

5. In line 17, you must list your relative’s immediate family, naming their spouse and any children they have.

In lines 18 and 19, you will need to state you’re relative’s intended place to stay as well as where they are currently residing.

If your relative’s legal name uses letters other than Roman letters, you must write their name in their native language in line 20.

In box D, you must provide the additional information needed if applicable to your petition for your relative.

6. You must list any other relatives you are filing an I-130 petition for.

7. You will also need to state if you have previously filled out an I-130 form for any other relative in the past.

Once completed, you must certify the form I-130 with your signature.

8. If someone helped you fill out this form, they must certify their knowledge of the information.

N-400 Application for Naturalization

INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION (Form N-400)

An N-400 form is a document used by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for an application for naturalization. The form is used to apply for citizenship in the United States by foreign nationals.

In this case, we are using the N-400 form provided by the Department of Homeland Security. Examples of the N-400 form can be found online or through a Department of Homeland Security office.

The first step in completing the form is to put your USCIS number in the top right box on every page of the application.

1. Next, supply your legal name and the information on your permanent resident card exactly as it appears. Provide any name changes or other names you have used.

2. Indicate your eligibility for naturalization in part 2.

3. In part 3, you need to fill out personal information, including your social security number, birth date, date of residency, the citizenship status of relatives, marriage status, and any disabilities that will preclude you from taking the English and U.S. history test.

4. In part 4, supply your contact information and mailing address.

5. For part 5, you will need to include personal characteristics of yourself for a criminal background check. Indicate your gender, height, weight, race, hair, and eye color.

6. In part 6, you must supply your residence and employment history. Include all residences, education, and employment in the past 5 years. If you need to attach additional information, you may do so by using a blank sheet of paper and attaching it to your N-400 Form.

7. For part 7, indicate the amount of time you have spent outside of the United States in the past 5 years. If you have not left the United States in that time period, you still need to fill out the sections by putting zeros in the appropriate boxes.

8. Part 8 requires a detailed history of marriage. Supply information of all marriages and your spouses’ family history. If you have never been married, skip to the next section.

9. In part 9, you must supply detailed information of all children you have had. State their names, date of birth, USCIS number, country of origin, and address. Include all children whether they live with you or not.

10. Part 10 requires you to answer numerous questions pertaining to your background and family history. Answer them to the best of your ability and be truthful.

11. Certify and sign all sections on the last page, indicating your oath of allegiance, a signature of the person who prepared the form, and your signature at their interview.

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Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status

INSTRUCTIONS : CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR NON IMMIGRANT (F-1) STUDENT STATUS (Form I-20)

(PAGES 4, 5 and 6 ONLY)

An I-20 form is a document used by the U.S. Department of State for application for a student visa for foreign students to attend a school located in the United States. The form is issued by each school individually and must be submitted to the Department of State before the student may attend.

In this case, we are using the I-20 form provided by Monmouth University. Examples of the I-20 form can be found online or through the particular school a foreign student wishes to attend. .

The first step in completing the form is to provide your personal and contact information in the first section.

1. You must fill in your name, date of birth, gender, country of birth, marital status and country of citizenship.

2. If you will have any dependents living with you during your schooling, you must provide their information in the next section. If you will not have any dependents, leave this section blank.

3. Provide the name, date of birth, country of birth, and relationship for each dependent.

4. Next you must fill in your immigration status information.

5. State whether you are applying for initial status and if you are currently in the United States. If you are in the United States, you must submit your Customs and Immigration admission number.

6. Next, identify your immigration status, whether you have F-1 status or if you have a different status. Indicate if you plan on traveling outside of the United States before your schooling will start.

7. If you are applying for initial status, you must complete section III.

8. Provide your name, address, city, and country. You must complete the form that is sent to you before you can apply for the school.

9. Finally, complete section V, indicating your financial plan for attending the school. Check the appropriate boxes that correspond with your planned method of tuition and board payment.

10. Sign and date the form. When submitted to the school, you may receive additional forms that need to be filled out in order to allow you initial student immigration status to the United States.

I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

INSTRUCTIONS : ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS/APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENT (Form I-485)

• The Form I-485 Adjustment of Status is the Application to register for permanent status and is needed to adjust your status to that of a permanent resident of the United States of America. You may apply for the adjustment of status or permanent status if you an immigrant visa number is made immediately available to you based on a pre-approved immigration petition or if you are filing the application with a completed relative petition, special immigrant juvenile petition or special immigrant military petition.

• The Application consists of 6 pages and is filed at a location dependent on the eligibility category under which you are filing. Before beginning the application, you should review the “Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-485” link found at the United Citizenship and Immigration Service’s website for the most current guidance on where to submit your application.

• The Filing Fee attached to the Form I-485 is $985; and additional $85 biometric fee, when applicable, will be placed on the initial filing charge bringing your total cost to bring your total to roughly $1070.

• Those applicants who are over the age of 79 will not be charged a biometric fee; additionally there is no fee for those applicants who are filing Form I-485 and maintain refugee status. For individuals under the age of 14, you must file the Form I-485 with at least one parent; the fee for children is $635. If you are a child under the age of 14 and do not file with a parent you will be charged the full $985.

• The I-485 Adjustment of Status form will first for initial evidence, pertaining to your criminal history, if applicable, your birth certificate and passport. Additionally, you will need to submit two identical color photographs of yourself taken within 30 days of filing the application. The photos must be 2X2’s, in color, with a full face frontal view on a white to off-white background. Additionally, when filing your Form I-485, you should also include your medical examination report with the application, unless you are a refugee.

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Form I-539 Application to Extend Change Non Immigrant Status

APPLICATION TO EXTEND CHANGE NON IMMIGRANT STATUS (Form I-539)

An I-539 form is a document used by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for an application for the extension or change in non-immigrant status. The form is used to extend non-immigrant visas such as student, work, or visitor visas.

In this case, we are using the I-539 form provided by the Department of Homeland Security. Examples of the I-539 form can be found online or through a Department of Homeland Security office.

The first step in completing the form is to list your personal information in the first section.

1. In part 1, provide your name, address, and country of birth, and any identifying numbers that you have used for applying for previous visas or immigrant papers.

2. In part 2, indicate the application type you are applying for. You can choose to extend, change, or reinstate your visa. You must also indicate how many people are applying on this I-539 Form.

3. Part 3 requires that you further expand on your request. Indicate how long of an extension you need, whether any other relatives have received an extension, and their contact information.

4. For Part 4, supply all information as it appears on your passport.

5. On page 2, read through each line and identify the answer that represents you situation. Now check with the box below to determine if you will need to include additional information regarding your extension application.

6. Certify your form in part 5. Indicate whether you understand English and have read and filled out the form or if you required an interpretor. Sign and date on all appropriate lines.

7. Have an interpretor fill out part 6, if applicable.

8. If another individual has prepared the form for the applicant, they must provide their certification in part 7.

9. If more than one person is applying for an extension via your I-539 Form, you must include their information on the provided supplemental page. If you need additional pages, attach them to the end of the form.

10. Submit the form to the Department of Homeland Security and keep a copy for your records.

I-129 H1B Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

INSTRUCTIONS : PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER (Form I-129)

(USE PAGES 1 through 7 ONLY)

A I-129 Form is used by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the petition of a non-immigrant worker visa. The form is required for any worker who does not intend to become a permanent resident to legally enter the United States

In this case, we are using the I-129 Form provided by the Department of Homeland Security. Examples of the form can be found online or directly from a Department of Homeland Security office..

The first step in completing the form is to provide the basic information of the employer.

1. Put the employer's name in the proper boxes, followed by their address and contact number.

2. In part 2, you must identify the purpose of the petition. Include the non-immigrant classification of the worker, the basis for the classification, and the requested action that relates to your application. In line 5, indicate how many applicants your I-129 form will cover.

3. In part 3, you must identify the individual or group you are sponsoring for the petition. Indicate the person or group's name, birth dates, social security numbers, location of birth, and any other information that applies to the applicant. Use the supplemental forms provided for each additional person the I-129 Form will cover.

4. Provide the processing information in part 4. Select the offices that need to be informed of approval of the form.

5. In part 4 on the fourth page, indicate the passport and supplemental petitions being filed in conjunction with this form. Select yes or no for each corresponding question. Some questions may require you to write supplemental information on the extra forms that come with the I-129 form.

6. Fill in part 5, stating the information of the employer and the nature of the employment. You must include the type of business, the type of employment, the compensation that will be given to the employee, dates of the employment period, and any other information that relates to your situation.

7. Part 6 requires the employer to certify they will comply with all technological data release regulations. The employer must indicate whether a license from the U.S. Department of Commerce is needed for this type of employment.

8. Page 6 requires signatures and certifications of the employer, as well as the preparer of the form if someone other than the employing entity filled it out.

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