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Form guides, immigration glossary, fee schedules, and service center addresses. Everything you need to prepare your immigration documents.

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Form Guides

I-130

Petition for Alien Relative

File this form to sponsor a family member for a green card. Used for spouses, parents, children, and siblings.

I-485

Adjustment of Status

Apply for permanent residence while you are in the United States. Filed concurrently with or after an approved petition.

I-765

Employment Authorization

Apply for a work permit (EAD). Required if you need to work while your green card application is pending.

N-400

Application for Naturalization

Apply for US citizenship. You must be a permanent resident for 5 years (3 years if married to a US citizen).

I-90

Renew/Replace Green Card

Renew an expiring green card or replace a lost, stolen, or damaged one.

I-131

Travel Document

Apply for advance parole to travel outside the US while your adjustment of status is pending.

I-751

Remove Conditions on Residence

File within 90 days before your conditional green card expires to remove the conditions on your residence.

I-129F

Petition for Alien Fiancee

US citizens file this to bring a fiancee to the US for marriage. You must marry within 90 days of entry.

I-864

Affidavit of Support

Required for most family-based petitions. Proves you can financially support the immigrant at 125% of the federal poverty line.

I-589

Application for Asylum

Apply for asylum if you have been persecuted or fear persecution in your home country. Must file within 1 year of arrival.

Immigration Glossary

A-Number
Alien Registration Number. A unique 7-9 digit number assigned by USCIS to immigrants. Found on green cards and immigration documents.
Adjustment of Status
The process of applying for permanent residence (a green card) while you are physically present in the United States.
Beneficiary
The person who will receive the immigration benefit. For example, the family member you are sponsoring.
Consular Processing
When a visa applicant applies for an immigrant visa at a US Embassy or Consulate abroad, rather than adjusting status inside the US.
EAD
Employment Authorization Document, also called a work permit. Allows non-citizens to legally work in the United States.
I-94
Arrival/Departure Record. Documents your lawful admission to the US. Available electronically at i94.cbp.dhs.gov.
Naturalization
The process by which a permanent resident becomes a US citizen. Requires meeting residency, physical presence, and other requirements.
Petitioner
The US citizen or permanent resident who files an immigration petition on behalf of another person.
Priority Date
The date USCIS receives your petition. Determines your place in line for visa numbers in categories with annual limits.
RFE
Request for Evidence. A notice from USCIS asking for additional documents or information before they decide your case. Not a denial.
Service Center
A USCIS facility that processes immigration applications. Different forms are routed to different service centers.
TPS
Temporary Protected Status. Granted to nationals of countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions.
USCIS
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. The federal agency that processes immigration applications and petitions.
Visa Bulletin
Monthly publication by the State Department showing which priority dates are current for visa number availability.

USCIS Fee Schedule

FormFiling FeeBiometrics
I-130$535$0
I-485$1,225Included
I-765$410Included
N-400$710Included
I-90$540Included
I-131$575$0
I-751$595Included
I-129F$535$0
I-864$0$0
I-589$0$0

Fees shown are estimates based on USCIS published fee schedule and may change. Some applicants may qualify for fee waivers or reduced fees. Always verify current fees at USCIS.gov before filing.

USCIS Service Centers

California Service Center

24000 Avila Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Nebraska Service Center

850 S Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Texas Service Center

6046 N Belt Line Road, Irving, TX 75038

Vermont Service Center

75 Lower Welden Street, St. Albans, VT 05479

Potomac Service Center

131 S Deshon Road, Camp Springs, MD 20588

National Benefits Center

Lee's Summit, MO (processing only)

Mailing addresses vary by form type and filing location. Check USCIS filing instructions for the correct mailing address for your specific form.

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