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Common USCIS Immigration Forms
(click each form to visit its respective page on the USCIS website)
When applying for U.S. citizenship or permanent residence, it can be challenging to navigate the various USCIS immigration forms required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). To make it easier, we’ve compiled a list of the most commonly used immigration forms along with their official names:
Also known as the green card application, this form is for immigrants seeking to become permanent U.S. residents.
This form, commonly called the citizenship application, is submitted when an immigrant applies to become a U.S. citizen.
This form is used to obtain an official certificate recognizing a child’s status as a U.S. citizen. It is not an application to become a U.S. citizen.
This form is used when a U.S. citizen or permanent resident wants to help a relative immigrate to the United States.
Some immigrants must submit this form to demonstrate that they have sufficient financial means and are not likely to rely on the U.S. government for financial support.
Understanding and completing these commonly used USCIS immigration forms can be the first step toward achieving your immigration goals in the United States.
Other USCIS Immigration Forms
- AR-11 Change of Address
- G-325A Biographic Information
- G-639 Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Request
- I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
- I-129 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
- I-290B Notice of Appeal or Motion
- I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant
- I-485A Supplement A to Form I-485
- I-589 Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal
- I-601 Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility
- I-751 Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence
- I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
- I-817 Application for Family Unity Benefits
- I-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status
- I-821D Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
- I-864A Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member
- I-881 Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (Pursuant to Section 203 of Public Law 105-100 (NACARA))
- I-912 Request for Fee Waiver
- I-918 Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
- N-336 Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA)
- N-426 Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service
- N-470 Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes
- N-565 Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document
- N-600 Application for Certificate of Citizenship
- N-648 Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions
Applying for U.S. citizenship or permanent residence can be daunting, especially when navigating the various immigration forms required by USCIS. However, by familiarizing yourself with the most commonly used immigration forms, you can simplify the process and increase your chances of a successful outcome.
Conclusion
Remember always to use the official form names and double-check the form number to avoid errors in your application. With the right resources and guidance, you can achieve your immigration goals and start a new life in the United States.