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U.S. Department of State

Information on visa services, passport applications, and consular services

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Marriage Green Card Complete Checklist

Comprehensive document checklist for I-130/I-485 concurrent filing including all required forms and supporting documents

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I-130 Family Petition Official Form

Official USCIS Form I-130 for Petition for Alien Relative with complete instructions

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I-485 Adjustment of Status Official Form

Official USCIS Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence with instructions

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I-864 Affidavit of Support Official Form

Official USCIS Form I-864 Affidavit of Support with poverty guidelines and instructions

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I-129F Petition Official Form

Official USCIS Form I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) with complete instructions

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Official USCIS Form N-400 Application for Naturalization with complete instructions

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I-765 Work Permit Official Form

Official USCIS Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

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Complete list of eligibility categories for work authorization in the United States

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Official USCIS Form I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

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Official USCIS Form I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card

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I-131 Travel Document Official Form

Official USCIS Form I-131 Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole/Reentry Permit)

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Official USCIS information on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program

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Official USCIS Form I-821D Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

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Quick Reference

Compare Immigration Pathways

Compare processing times, costs, and benefits of different immigration pathways to find the best option for your situation.

Pathway	Processing	Estimated Cost	Work Auth	Travel	Family
Family-BasedMarriage-Based Green CardFor spouses of U.S. citizens or permanent residents	10-13 months	$1,760 - $2,830	check_circle	check_circle	check_circle
Family-BasedK-1 Fiancé(e) VisaFor foreign fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens planning to marry	6-9 months	$2,025	cancel	cancel	check_circle
CitizenshipNaturalization (N-400)Path to U.S. citizenship for eligible green card holders	8-12 months	$725 - $760	check_circle	check_circle	cancel
Work-BasedEmployment-Based Green CardFor employees sponsored by U.S. employers	12-24+ months	$3,000 - $7,000+	check_circle	check_circle	check_circle
DACADACA RenewalDeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program renewal	4-6 months	$495	check_circle	cancel	cancel
Green CardRemove Conditions (I-751)Remove conditions on 2-year conditional green card	12-24 months	$595 - $680	check_circle	check_circle	cancel

Essential Guide

Important Immigration Information

Essential information and deadlines you need to know before submitting any application to USCIS.

USCIS enforces strict deadlines for responding to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and filing appeals. Missing a deadline usually results in automatic denial. Always check the specific date on your notice and ensure your response is physically received by USCIS before that date, not just postmarked.

USCIS frequently updates filing fees. Always verify the current fee on the official USCIS form page before submitting. Accepted payment methods typically include money orders, personal checks, cashier's checks, and credit cards (using Form G-1450). Checks must be made exactly to 'U.S. Department of Homeland Security'.

After filing most applications, you will receive a Form I-797C Notice of Action scheduling your biometrics (fingerprinting and photo) appointment at a local Application Support Center (ASC). You must bring your notice and a valid government-issued photo ID. If you cannot attend, you must request a reschedule before the appointment date.

You can track your application's progress using the 13-character receipt number found on your Form I-797 Notice of Action. Enter this number in the official USCIS Case Status Online tool. We recommend creating a USCIS online account to receive automatic status updates and electronic copies of notices.

The most common reasons for rejection include: forgetting to sign the form, submitting outdated form versions, paying the incorrect fee, failing to translate foreign language documents, and leaving required fields blank. Always double-check your entire packet and consider having a professional review it before mailing.

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