U.S. Immigration Forms Hub
Government forms can be confusing. We translate USCIS and State Department forms into plain English so you know exactly what to file, when, and how.
Stage 1: Temporary Visas
The beginning of your journey, whether coming to study, visit, or work temporarily.
Nonimmigrant Visa Application
The online application for temporary visitors (tourists, business, temporary work, students).
Certificate of Eligibility for Student Status
The official document issued by a U.S. school to prove eligibility for an F-1 or M-1 student visa.
Notice of Action
The formal receipt or approval notice sent by USCIS for any immigration petition.
Stage 2: Extensions & Changes
Extending your temporary stay, changing your visa category, or applying for work and travel permits.
Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
Filed by employers to sponsor temporary work visas like H-1B, L-1, O-1, or TN.
Application to Extend/Change Status
Used by individuals to extend or change to student, visitor, or dependent status.
Application for Employment Authorization
The form to request a work permit (Employment Authorization Document or EAD).
Application for Travel Document
Used to request a re-entry permit or Advance Parole travel document.
Stage 3: The Green Card Line
Starting the formal immigrant petition process to wait for your green card priority date.
Petition for Alien Relative
Starts the family-based green card process, filed by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative.
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
Starts the employment-based green card process after PERM labor certification approval.
Petition for Amerasian, Widow, or Special Immigrant
Used for special immigration cases, EB-4 religious workers, VAWA, and abuse survivors.
Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor
Filed by foreign investors seeking a green card through job-creating U.S. investments (EB-5).
Stage 4: When Priority Date Is Current
The final step of getting your green card, filed when your priority date is current.
Application to Adjust Status
Filed inside the U.S. to transition from temporary visa status to permanent resident status.
Immigrant Visa Electronic Application
Completed online for consular processing outside the U.S. to receive an immigrant visa.
Affidavit of Support
A legally binding contract where a sponsor agrees to financially support a green card applicant.
Report of Medical Examination & Vaccination
A sealed health report completed by a USCIS-certified doctor to prove health eligibility.
Stage 5: After Green Card
Renewing your status, replacing lost cards, or completing the final step of naturalization.
Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Used to renew an expiring 10-year green card or replace a lost, stolen, or damaged card.
Application for Naturalization
The application submitted by eligible green card holders to become a U.S. citizen.
Application for Certificate of Citizenship
Filed by children who automatically acquired U.S. citizenship through their parents.