Family Based
Forms and resources for family based
30 resources in this category
I-130 Petition for Alien Relative Filing Guide
Complete guide to filing Form I-130 to sponsor a family member for a green card through family-based immigration.
I-485 Adjustment of Status Filing Guide
Step-by-step guide to filing Form I-485 for adjustment of status to permanent resident while in the United States.
I-864 Affidavit of Support Guide
How to complete the I-864 Affidavit of Support showing you meet the income requirements to sponsor an immigrant.
I-864 Income Calculation Worksheet
Worksheet for calculating your household income against the federal poverty guidelines for the Affidavit of Support.
Joint Sponsor Affidavit of Support Guide
Guide to finding and preparing a joint sponsor when the primary sponsor does not meet income requirements.
I-130 Spouse Petition Evidence Checklist
Checklist of evidence to prove a bona fide marriage when filing an I-130 petition for a spouse.
I-130 Parent Petition Filing Guide
Guide to filing an I-130 petition to sponsor a parent for permanent residence as an immediate relative.
I-130 Sibling Petition Filing Guide
How to file an I-130 petition for a brother or sister including priority date and visa availability wait times.
I-130 Adult Child Petition Guide
Guide to filing an I-130 petition for adult married and unmarried children including preference categories.
K-1 Fiance Visa Application Guide
Complete guide to the K-1 fiancé visa process from I-129F petition through arrival and adjustment of status.
Consular Processing Guide (DS-260)
Guide to immigrant visa processing through a U.S. consulate including DS-260 completion and interview preparation.
Marriage Green Card Interview Preparation Guide
How to prepare for the marriage-based green card interview including common questions and evidence to bring.
I-751 Removal of Conditions Filing Guide
Guide to filing Form I-751 to remove conditions on a two-year conditional green card obtained through marriage.
I-751 Waiver for Divorced Applicants Guide
How to file an I-751 waiver when you are divorced or separated from your U.S. citizen spouse.
I-765 Employment Authorization Application Guide
Step-by-step guide to filing Form I-765 for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) work permit.
I-131 Advance Parole Application Guide
How to apply for advance parole travel permission while your adjustment of status is pending.
Family-Based Immigration Cover Letter Template
Cover letter template for family-based immigration petitions organizing your filing for USCIS processing.
Bona Fide Marriage Evidence Guide
Comprehensive guide to collecting and organizing evidence proving a genuine marriage for immigration purposes.
I-130 RFE Response Guide
How to respond to a Request for Evidence on your I-130 petition including common RFE types and evidence strategies.
I-485 RFE Response Guide
Guide to responding to Requests for Evidence on adjustment of status applications with proper documentation.
I-130/I-485 Concurrent Filing Guide
How to file I-130 and I-485 simultaneously for immediate relatives to speed up the green card process.
Affidavit of Relationship Template
Template for sworn affidavits from friends and family attesting to the genuineness of a marriage.
USCIS Medical Exam (I-693) Preparation Guide
Guide to preparing for the immigration medical exam including required vaccinations and civil surgeon selection.
Visa Bulletin Reading Guide
How to read and understand the monthly Visa Bulletin to determine when your priority date is current.
I-130 Petition Document Checklist
Complete document checklist for I-130 petitions organized by relationship type and filing category.
I-485 Document Checklist
Comprehensive document checklist for adjustment of status applications including civil documents and evidence.
Stokes Interview Preparation Guide
How to prepare for a Stokes marriage fraud interview when USCIS has concerns about the marriage genuineness.
I-130 Processing Time Tracker Worksheet
Worksheet for tracking I-130 petition processing milestones and estimated timelines.
Widow/Widower Green Card Guide
Guide to self-petitioning for a green card as the widow or widower of a U.S. citizen.
VAWA Self-Petition Guide
Guide to filing a VAWA self-petition for abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.