Family-based Applications

Immediate Relatives

If you are the immediate relative (spouse, parent or unmarried child under 21 years old) of a U.S. citizen, submit the following forms:

I-485 - Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status
(NOTE: While you may file the forms concurrently, you must file the I-130 form before the I-485 can be approved.) 

G-325A - Biographic Information ( more info )

Either your original  I-130  - Petition for Alien Relative (if you are filing concurrently), or a copy of your I-797 - Notice of Action (if the petition was already approved).

I-864 - Affidavit of Support ( more info )

I-693 - Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status ( more info )

All required supporting documentation as listed on the above forms.

You may also submit the following forms:

G-28 - Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative (if you have a lawyer) ( more info )

I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization, if you want to work while your application is processed ( more info )

I-131 - Application for Travel Document, if you need to travel outside the United States while your application is processed ( more info )

I-485 Supplement A, and penalty fee if applicable. ( more info )

I-601 - Application for Waiver of Grounds of Excludability, if applicable ( more info )

Special Instruction:

The I-485 in this case may be filed at the same time as the visa petition (I-130) which is filed by the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. See your  local office "About Us"  page for any special local instructions including any local forms needed to apply for permanent residence.

Where to File:

Your  local  INS District Office.

Other Family Members:

If you are filing based on a family relationship with a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who is other than an immediate relative (which includes married children of U.S. citizens, adult [over 21] children of U.S. citizens, siblings of U.S. citizens, spouses and children of legal permanent residents), you should submit the following:

I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status

G-325A - Biographic Information

Copy of your I-797 - Notice of Action, showing that the I-130 petition was approved

I-864 - Affidavit of Support

I-69 - Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status

All required supporting documentation as listed on the forms

You may also submit the following forms:

G-28 - Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative (if you have a lawyer)

I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization, if you want to work while your application is processed

I-131 - Application for Travel Document, if you need to travel outside the United States while your application is processed

I-485 Supplement A, and penalty fee if applicable

I-601 - Application for Waiver of Grounds of Excludability, if applicable

Special Instruction:

May be filed only when a Visa Number is immediately available to you. Check the Department of State Visa Bulletin for availability. See your  local office's "About Us"  page for any special local instructions including any local forms needed to apply for permanent residence.

Where to File:

Your  local  INS District Office.