This complete Do-it-Yourself U.S. immigration kit includes everything you need to apply for and obtain a Green Card by Marriage to a U.S. Citizen.
Our kit features step by step instructions, fillable & editable USCIS forms, and sample completed forms.
The kit is in .pdf format and can be viewed and printed using the free Adobe Reader.
Table of Contents
Overview
- Who qualifies
- Who does not qualify?
- How USCIS determines which applications they accept and reject
- Step by Step Overview
Step 1: Completing the USCIS Forms
- How to complete USCIS Form I-130 – Petition for Alien Relative
- How to complete USCIS Form I-485 – Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
- How to complete USCIS Form I-765 – Application for Employment Authorization
- How to complete USCIS Form I-131 – Application for Travel Document
- How to Complete USCIS Form G-325A – Biographic Information – US Citizen
- How to Complete USCIS Form G-325A – Biographic Information – Foreign National Spouse
- How to Complete the USCIS Form G-1145 – E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Step 2: Gathering the Required Supporting Documents
- The Required Supporting Document Checklist
- US Citizen Required Supporting Documents
- Foreign National Spouse Required Supporting Documents
- The Birth Certificate:
- What do I do if I cannot find my birth Certificate?
- How do I order a copy of my Birth Certificate?
- What if my Birth Certificate does not exist?
- What if my Birth Certificate was never issued?
- Divorce Decrees:
- How do I obtain a copy of my divorce decree?
- USCIS Color Photos
- Evidence of a Bona Fide Marriage
- What if my Spouse and I live apart from each other?
Step 3: The USCIS Medical Examination
- USCIS Form I-693
- How do I find a USCIS Authorized Physician?
- What if I am pregnant?
- What if I oppose the medical exam on religious grounds
- Receiving the Medical exam in a sealed envelope.
Step 4: The USCIS Affidavit of Support
- Definition of a Sponsor
- Definition of Domicile
- Using Income to Qualify
- Using Assets to Qualify
- How to complete USCIS Form I-864-EZ – Affidavit of Support
- How to complete USCIS Form I-864 – Affidavit of Support
- How to complete USCIS Form I-864 – Affidavit of Support – Joint Sponsor
- Sample Employment Verification Letter
- Sample Self Employment Verification Letter
- Sample Letter From Sponsor – Did not pay taxes
- Sample Letter from Self Employed Joint Sponsor
Step 5: Filing the Application Package with USCIS
- Correct Order of Documents
- USCIS Address and Tel #.
- Shipping to the Street Address
- Shipping to the PO Box
- Lockbox Filing Tips
Step 6: Receiving the USCIS I-797 Filing Receipts
- How to read the USCIS I-797 Filing Receipts.
- Checking the status of your petitions online.
- Acceptance
- Initial Review
- Request for Evidence
- Request for Evidence Response Review
- Testing and Interview
- Decision
- Post Decision Activity
- Card/ Document Production
- Calling USCIS to check your Status.
- Processing Times
- What if my case is taking longer than the normal processing time?
- What to do if you receive an RFE (Request for Evidence).
- How to respond to a Request for Evidence.
- Where to send the Request for Evidence (PO Box and Street Address).
Step 7: The Biometrics Appointment
Step 8: The Interview
- What to bring to the Interview
- What to wear to the Interview
- Sample Interview Questions:
- General Biographic Information
- Education
- Meeting Your Spouse
- Living With Your Spouse
- Questions About Your Marriage and Joint Life
- Daily Routines and Activities
- Celebrations
- Date of Interview
- How to re-schedule the interview
- The Stokes Interview
Step 9: Receiving your I-797 Approval Notices and Permanent Residence Card
Applying for Removal of Conditional Residence
Sample Completed USCIS Forms:
- Sample Completed USCIS Form I-130 – Petition for Alien Relative
- Sample Completed USCIS Form I-485 – Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
- Sample Completed USCIS Form I-765 – Application for Employment Authorization
- Sample Completed USCIS Form I-131 – Application for Travel Document
- Sample Completed USCIS Form G-325A – Biographic Information – US Citizen
- Sample Completed USCIS Form G-325A – Biographic Information – Foreign National Spouse
- Sample Completed USCIS Form I-864 – Affidavit of Support
- Sample Completed USCIS Form I-864 – Affidavit of Support – Joint Sponsor
- Sample Completed USCIS Form I-864-EZ – Affidavit of Support
- Sample Completed USCIS Form G-1145 – E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
- (Note: We do not include a sample completed Form I-693 – Medical ExaminationForm since it is completed by the USCIS physician and not by the applicant)
Blank Editable USCIS Forms:
- Blank Editable USCIS Form I-130 – Petition for Alien Relative
- Blank Editable USCIS Form I-485 – Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
- Blank Editable USCIS Form I-765 – Application for Employment Authorization
- Blank Editable USCIS Form I-131 – Application for Travel Document
- Blank Editable USCIS Form G-325A – Biographic Information – US Citizen
- Blank Editable USCIS Form G-325A – Biographic Information – Foreign National Spouse
- Blank Editable USCIS Form I-864 – Affidavit of Support
- Blank Editable USCIS Form I-864 – Affidavit of Support – Joint Sponsor
- Blank Editable USCIS Form I-864-EZ – Affidavit of Support
- Blank Editable USCIS Form I-693 – Medical Examination Form
- Blank Editable USCIS Form G-1145 – E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
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