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USA Immigration Form Guide

Forms	Name / Type / Notes	Description and Benefit
DS-160	DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application. DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, visa application that must be completed and submitted through the National Visa Center’s website.	Form DS-160, is an Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application form, is for temporary travel to the United States, visas. Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State website via the Internet.
DS-260	DS-260 Immigrant Visa Electronic Application. DS-260 is an online visa application that must be completed and submitted through the National Visa Center’s website.	Form DS-260 is the Immigrant Visa Electronic Application that you will use to apply for your green card if you are applying from outside the United States. Filing will go through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the National Visa Center (NVC).
I-130	Petition for Alien Relative – immigrant Green Card I-130 is the form that a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident submits to USCIS to sponsor a qualified relative for permanent residence in the United States.	Form I-130, Who can apply ? U.S. citizens and lawful permanent resident (Green card Holder) petitioners residing in the United States can file Form I-130, the Petition for Alien Relative (A Family member residing in or outside the U.S.). This can be done with the (USCIS) either electronically or through the traditional paper process through the mail. What This Form Can Help You Do ? if approved will allow your Family member to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).
I-140	I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (Work based Green Card) EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-1: Employment Based Immigration – Permanent Workers Extraordinary Ability/Outstanding Professor or Researcher/ Multinational Executive or Manager EB-2: Employment-Based Immigration– Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability EB-3: Employment-Based Immigration – Skilled Workers Professionals and Other Unskilled Workers.	Form I-140 Who can apply ? Workers seeking a Permanent Work Based Green Card Visa. What This Form Can Help You Do ? EB-1: Employment Based Immigration – Permanent Workers Extraordinary Ability/Outstanding Professor or Researcher/ Multinational Executive or Manager EB-2: Employment-Based Immigration– Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability EB-3: Employment-Based Immigration – Skilled Workers – Professionals and Other Unskilled Workers
I-485	I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status – from a non immigrant visa to a immigrant visa (Green Card ) for Certain immigrants who are in the United States, including special immigrants like asylum, can submit an adjustment of status application to change their immigration status to a green card.	Form I-485 Who can apply ? Certain immigrants who are in the United States, who currently hold non immigrant visa who wish apply for a immigrant visa (Green Card) Through a Job Offer, Asylum or Refugee Status. Family members can also apply for Immediate Relative or Preference Relative. What This Form Can Help You Do ? if approved will allow you to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).
I-765	I-765, Application For Employment Authorization the following petitioners can apply for work permits: Applicants for adjustment of status with a pending I-485, Refugees and people granted asylum, if you are granted deferred enforced departure (DED) or temporary protected status (TPS) VAWA self-petitioners. F-1 students (with various limitations). J-2 spouses or minor children. M-1 students seeking practical training after completing their studies. K-1 nonimmigrant fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen or K-4 children. Holders of L-2, T-1, T-2, T-3, T-4, or U-1, U-2, U-3, U-4, U-5, V-1, V-2, or V-3 visas.B-2.	Form I-765 Who can apply ? I-765 is for certain foreign nationals who are in the United States – Marriage and family- based green card applicants can apply for work permit while waiting for their adjustment of status applications. What This Form Can Help You Do ? Form I-765, is an Application for Employment Authorization. If granted you will receive two documents – your Employment Authorization Document (EAD), also known as the “USCIS I-766 card” or “work permit”, and in another envelope your Social Security Number card (if you applied for one).
I-864	I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA.	From I-864 Who can apply ? When filing with other immigration forms a U.S. Citizen Petitions for a Preference or Immediate Relative to Become a Lawful Permanent Resident. (Green Card Holder) Family-based immigrants and some employment-based immigrants use this form to show they have adequate means of financial support and are not likely to rely on the U.S. government for financial support. What This Form Can Help You Do ? In combination with other forms if approved you can become a Lawful Permanent Resident. (Green Card Holder)
I-751	I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence.	Form I-751 Who can apply ? If you were granted conditional resident status through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. What This Form Can Help You Do ? Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, to file for the removal of those conditions. If you have dependent children who acquired conditional resident status on the same day as you or within 90 days thereafter, then include the names and Alien Registration Numbers.
N-400	N-400, Application for Naturalization Use this form to become a naturalized U.S. citizen.	Form N-400 Who can apply ? Must be 18 years old or older at the time of filing. Be a lawful permanent resident (have a “Green Card”). Continuous permanent residence in the United States for at least 5 years. (In some cases, this may be 3 years if you are married to a U.S. citizen.) Show that you have been physically present in the United States for total number of 30 months (2.5 years). (In some cases, this may be 18 months (1.5 years) if you are married to a U.S. citizen.) Show that you have lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where you claim residence. What This Form Can Help You Do ? The N-400 is an application for Naturalization, using this form to become a naturalized U.S. citizen and additionally attain a US passport.
N-600	N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship.	From N-600 Who can apply ? You are a U.S. citizen (by birth or naturalization). if you have a: Birth certificate showing birth in the United States; Form N-550, Certificate of Naturalization; Form N-560, Certificate of Citizenship; Form FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad of United States Citizen; or Valid unexpired U.S. passport. You are requesting a Certificate of Citizenship because you were born outside the United States to a U.S. citizen parent. Adopted child of a U.S. citizen parent. Physical Presence in the United States From Birth. What This Form Can Help You Do ? Certificate of U.S. Citizenship.
I-129	I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker to come to the United States temporarily to perform services or labor, or to receive training, as an H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, L-1, O-1, O-2, P-1, P-1S, P-2, P-2S, P-3, P-3S, Q-1 or R-1 nonimmigrant worker.	From I-129 Who can apply ? Temporary Workers seeking an E Visas (E-1, E-2, and E-3) for Temporary Workers, Extend Authorized Period of Stay as an Employment-Based Nonimmigrant H-1B Visa for Specialty Occupations, DOD Cooperative Research and Development Project Workers, and Fashion Models (Temporary Workers) H-2A, H-2B, and H-3 Visa, L Visas (L-1A and L-1B) for Temporary Workers O-1 Visa, Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement, P-1A Visa, P-1B Visa P-2 and P-3 Visa, Q Visa, Cultural Exchange R-1 Visa, Temporary Nonimmigrant Religious Workers. What This Form Can Help You Do ? Obtain a Nonimmigrant Worker Visa (Various as listed above).
I-90	I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).	From I-90 Who can apply ? Lawful permanent residents or the green card holder can apply. What This Form Can Help You Do ? Renew or Replace My Green Card.
I-131	I-131, Application for Travel Document You must be physically present in the United States when you file the Reentry Permit application and complete the biometrics services requirement. After filing your application for a Reentry Permit, USCIS will inform you in writing when to go to your local Application Support Center (ASC) for your biometrics services appointment.	From I-131, What This Form Can Help You Do? Who can apply? Travel Outside the U.S. as a Permanent Resident – A Reentry Permit allows a lawful permanent resident or conditional permanent resident to apply for admission to the United States upon returning from abroad during the permit’s validity without the need to obtain a returning resident visa from a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate.