Relevant Forms
The US immigration process relies on a series of forms, each of which is designed for specific immigration needs and for particular steps in the process. Understanding what forms need to be filed, as well as what fees are involved, is a critical part of each immigration-related service. An experienced immigration attorney can handle these detailed forms for you. If you will be making an immigration petition or have an immigration issue, call a local immigration lawyer today.
Types of Forms
Immigration forms will vary depending upon the service sought. Often, a fee is required and must be mailed with the completed form, although you may qualify for a fee waiver if certain requirements are met. A list of some of the more common services and their associated forms and fees include:
- Naturalization
- For an alien to temporarily perform service, labor, or to train in the US
- Bring an alien fiance(e) to the US for marriage
- Establish a relationship to immediate alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the US
- For an alien worker to become a permanent resident
- Stay deportation or removal after a deportation order
- To obtain Permanent Residence Status
- Request for an extension of stay or change to other nonimmigrant status
- Classify an alien orphan as an immediate relative
- Classify a yet undetermined alien orphan as an immediate relative
- Apply for legalization
- Receive Permanent Resident status following Temporary Residence status
Form: N-400 Application for Naturalization
Form: I-120 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
Form: I-29F Petition for Alien Fiance(e)
Form: I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
Form: I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
Form: I-246 Application for Stay of Deportation or Removal
Form: I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status
Form: I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
Form: I-600 Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative
Form: I-600A Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition
Form: I-687 Application for Status as a Temporary Resident Under Section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act
Form: I-698 Application to Adjust Status from Temporary to Permanent Resident
For updated information regarding the fees required for filing any of these forms, please visit the USCIS. To discuss your situation and if additional forms are required, please check with your attorney.
Conclusion
Completing and submitting the proper forms and fees in a timely manner is critical to receiving the immigration-related service that you are seeking. Often, an immigration service may require the submission of several different forms and more than one fee. An attorney can help – call one today.
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