How to file form i petition for alien relative with dhs. The sponsor must file a separate affidavit for each applicant. Using the new 022717 edition of form i to file for your spouse. If you reside in the united states, file at the chicago, dallas, or phoenix lockbox, depending on where you live and whether your relative is also. For additional information, see uscis guidance pdf 62kb on circumstances that may qualify as exceptional. Once completed you can sign your fillable form or send for signing. Filing a petition american citizens living in the czech republic are required to file the form i pdf 653kb, petition for alien relative, by mail with the us citizenship and immigration service uscis in the united states. The immigrant visa iv unit accepts form i, petition for. Fill out online applicant form ds260, have a medical examination, and prepare other iv documents. While most immigrant visa petitions are filed in the united states, there are. Then you must also submit a form i a, supplemental information for spouse beneficiary pdf.
We are legally married in japan and we are both currently living here. How to file form i petition for alien relative with. Uscis visa application forms pdf fillable using adobe. Conditional residents of the united states who failed to file an application to have their conditional resident status removed are required to requalify for immigrant status by having their u. This for is used for either the k1 visa, k2 visa, k3 visa or the cr1 visa.
Petitioners residing in korea must file the form i, petition for alien relative, by mail with the uscis dallas lockbox facility. This work is in the public domain in the united states because it is a work prepared by an officer or employee of the united states government as part of that persons official duties under the terms of. Attach the checklist to the top of your petition before mailing it to this office. This page links to pdf files, which require the adobe reader. If you seek to file an i petition with the embassy in riga, you should contact. In this guide, learn whether you can use form i and how to complete and file it. The national visa center nvc cannot accept form i4 for immigrant visa. Passports valid for six months beyond the intended date of entry into the united states. Citizenship and immigration services uscis website pdf 63kb. Check out our modern, welcoming, safe and energy efficient embassy for the 21st century. Come in for i petition interview and provide all docs and pay i filing fee. Did you gain lawful permanent resident status or citizenship through adoption.
If your relative is already in the united states and a visa is available. All supporting documents must be originals bearing an original seal, stamp or signature of the office of record, plus one photocopy of each. Petitioners residing overseas will no longer be able to routinely file forms i, petitions for alien relative, with u. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions. Embassy, seoul also may accept form i for other individuals in exceptional circumstances. I petition filing in djibouti all citizens and lawful permanent residents lpr of the united states who seek to file immigrant visa petitions for family members must do so through the united states.
Checklist for petition for alien relative form i filed. For forms i864, i864a, i864w, or i864ez, select affidavit of support forms, to download these uscis forms. Citizenship and immigration services uscis office in the u. The form i may be filed at the immigrant visa unit of the consular section in vienna, austria only, if exceptional circumstances exist and the. Consulate in frankfurt will assume responsibility for certain limited. Consular officers at us embassy tokyo and us consulate general naha may accept filing of the form i, petition for alien relative, filed by qualified u. For additional information about how to file a form i with the uscis.
For forms i 864, i 864a, i 864w, or i 864ez, select affidavit of support forms, to download these uscis forms. Uscis has published new forms i and ia and they are available. You need to file an i petition for alien relative form for your spouse through a u. The guangzhou field office will accept form i petitions filed by u. Since immigrant visa petitions are to be filed in the united states, filing a petition from. Request an appointment the form below is to request or change the appointment for a form i immigrant petition interview. Bring parents to us mother, father immigration do it. The alien relativebeneficiary must also appear at the embassy or consulate when the i is submitted. Additional information about how to file a form i with the uscis chicago lockbox is available on the uscis website.
This work is in the public domain in the united states because it is a work prepared by an officer or employee of the united states government as part of that persons official duties under the terms of title 17, chapter 1, section 105 of the us code. To have an approved i, you must establish your relationship with each family member you sponsor. Uk police forces pdf 289kb, list of police forces in the united kingdom that will. Form i petition for alien relative frequently asked. The sole purpose of the form i is for citizen or lawful permanent resident of the united states to establish the relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the united states. After i peitition is approved, iv unit sends i approval notice with the instruction package. A husband or wife, if you gained lawful permanent resident status by virtue of a prior marriage to a united states citizen or lawful permanent resident, unless. Citizenship and immigration services instructions for i. This web site contains pdf documents that require adobe acrobat for viewing. The form i4 is used to show that visa applicants have sponsorship and will not become public charges while in the united states.
Ds260, online immigrant visa electronic application form. The last day the office will accept forms i, forms i360, and forms i1a is oct. The consular section will then relay the request for an exception to the uscis field office with jurisdiction over the embassy or consulate. Form i instructions 022717 n page 1 of 12 what is the purpose of form i. Checklist for petition for alien relative form i filed for a spouse. Form i is an immigration form to create a relationship to foreign relatives who want to enter the united states. For a complete list of addresses, visit our direct filing addresses for form i webpage. For additional information about how to file a form i pdf 201k with the uscis chicago lockbox, please see the uscis website or contact uscis by phone at 18003755283. As the first step, a sponsoring relative must file a petition for alien relative, form i with the department of homeland security, u. Citizenship and immigration services i, petition for. Ensure that form i is signed by the united states citizen petitioner. Include a selfaddressed stamped envelope with the form i where to file mail petition to u. If you reside in the united states, file at the chicago, dallas, or phoenix lockbox, depending on where you live and whether your relative is also concurrently filing form i485, application to register permanent residence or adjust status.
Print full name of petitioner print full name of your spouse. If you are looking for all other forms that begin with i such as i, i 539. Therefore, we share with you the ways to overcome these problems and issues with. Quickly prepare form i online get family member a green card. Citizenship and immigration services uscis to establish the existence of a relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the united states. Include a selfaddressed stamped envelope with the form i where to file mail the application to.
A citizen or lawful permanent resident of the united states may file this form with the u. Review filing immigrant petitions outside the united states. Fill online, printable, fillable, blank i form i form. To obtain a copy of form i as well as filing instructions, please click here. The i form helps us citizens or lawful permanent residents bring family members into the united states. Please see pages 24 of the i instructions pdf 78 kb for a full list of documents to submit with your form i. Citizenship and immigration services uscis to establish the existence of a relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to.
A petitioner who is an active duty military service member who is stationed at a military base may file a form i petition in bangkok on. The required supporting documents for an i petition typically include. The form i helps us citizens or lawful permanent residents bring family members into the united states. Spouse unmarried child under the age of 21 parent if the u. For travel to the united states on a temporary basis, including tourism, temporary employment, study and exchange. The form i will be rejected if section 6a is not signed, incorrect payment is received, or petitioner does not. The filing location for a form i depends on where you live. There is no visa category for married children of lawful permanent. Citizen ir1 or cr1 an immigrant petition for alien relative, form i is required.
You can use form i, petition for alien relative, when you want your relative usually, a spouse or child to move to the united states. If you are looking for all other forms that begin with i such. Form g1145, enotification of applicationpetition acceptance pdf. Embassy seoul may accept filing of the form i, petition for alien relative, filed by qualified u.
Petition for alien relative uscis department of homeland. Einreichung einer einwanderungspetition us embassy berlin. Checklist for petition for alien relative form i filed for a spouse preparing the form i all sections of the form i have been completed to the best of your ability. Forms bureau of consular affairs us department of state. Any us citizen or permanent resident can file form i , to sponsor their relatives. Embassy in malaysia should contact the consular section to request consideration of the request for exception and explain the circumstances in detail. Petitioners residing overseas in countries where uscis does not. You will be called by number and be asked to give us your i and its supporting documents. Niv30ins pdf 24kb, credit card payment form for immigrant visa petition, form i.
Filing immigrant petitions outside the united states. The older version of form i 12232016 will not be accepted after april 27th, 2017. Each request for an exception will be evaluated individually. Make iv appointment via visa information call center. The nvc only accepts the appropriate i 864 form s listed above. Embassies or consulates without a uscis field office. In addition to the documents listed in the i instructions, please bring the following when coming to our office to file your petition. A power of attorney cannot be used on the petitioners behalf to turn in the petition. Instructions for form i, petition for alien relative, and form i. Effective august 15, 2011, petitioners residing overseas will no longer be able to routinely file forms i, petitions for alien relative, with u. Additional form pdf 208 kb if you are a third country national not a citizen of burma applying for a nonimmigrant or immigrant visa, the additional form listing family members and occupations is not required. Aug 15, 2011 effective august 15, 2011, petitioners residing overseas will no longer be able to routinely file forms i, petitions for alien relative, with u.
Embassy in tokyo how to file once you enter the consular section, take a number and wait for your turn. How to file an i immediate relative petition at the u. Petitioners residing in albania, need to file their i petitions by mail with the uscis chicago lockbox our office will only. In this article we outline the procedure of filing i petition for alien relative with the dhs in london direct consular processing and its further processing by the u.
Form i , petition for alien relative, is the immigrant petition that permits us citizens and green card holders to sponsor their immediate relatives and get them us green cards. Form i, petition for alien relative, is the immigrant petition that permits us citizens and green card holders to sponsor their immediate relatives and get. Therefore, we share with you the ways to overcome these problems and issues with filling out uscis visa application forms pdf fillable using adobe acrobat reader. The national visa center nvc cannot accept form i 4 for immigrant visa processing. If you are the lawful permanent resident petitioner and the beneficiary qualifies under items 2. Uscis visa application forms pdf fillable using adobe acrobat. Citizenship and immigration services office with jurisdiction over the petitioners residence. Am i required to present an affidavit of support and a medical report when i file the form i petition with the guangzhou field office.
A petitioner who is an active duty military service member who is stationed at a military base may file a form i petition in bangkok on behalf of a spouse, parent, or unmarried child under the age of 21. Instructions for form i, petition for alien relative, and. How to file an i immediate relative petitionat the u. Citizenship and immigration services instructions for. Instructions for form i, petition for alien relative. Use fill to complete blank online uscis dc pdf forms for free. In order to help you prepare your i correctly, use the following checklist. A citizen or lawful permanent resident of the united states may file form i, petition for alien relative, with u. Embassy seoul conducts i petition interviews on wednesday mornings, excluding u. If you are a united states citizen married to someone who wishes to immigrate to the united states, you need to file some paperwork to establish.
Citizenship and immigration services uscis has a public counter presence within the embassy or consulate. Citizenship and immigration services uscis is the federal agency that oversees lawful immigration to the united states. You can file this form as a permanent resident the green card holder or as a u. The uscis does not have a public counter presence at the u. Form g 1145, enotification of applicationpetition acceptance pdf. The i petition must be filed with supporting documents to prove that the sponsor is allowed to file an i and that they have a valid family relationship with the person seeking a green card. Checklist for petition for alien relative form i filed for a spouse the checklist and all information on how to file can be found at. The united states has built a new embassy in london. If your eligibility is based on the form i approval, you need to attach a copy of the form i approval notice. Manual, volume 6, part b, chapter 3, and only if filing for immediate relatives. Citizen alien relative beneficiaryvisa applicant notes. If you are looking for all other forms that begin with i such as i, i539. Petitioners residing in kyrgyzstan are no longer able to routinely file forms i pdf 2 mb, petitions for alien relative, with u.
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