There are hundreds of forms available for all types of immigration issues and procedures, but some are requested more than others. According to the USCIS, these are the top requested immigration forms downloaded from their website.
If you have questions about your status or eligibility to stay in the United States, call a local immigration attorney today to ensure you are properly represented.
I-130, Petition for Alien Relative: This form should be used by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) who wishes to establish your relationship to a relative seeking to remain in the United States permanently and get a Permanent Resident Card (also called a Green Card). Form I-130c is typically approved if the eligible relationship can be proven. If the relative qualifies as immediate, immigrant visas are always available.
I-765, Application for Employment Authorization: Certain aliens who are in the U.S. may file Form I-765 when seeking employment authorization and an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Other individuals whose immigration status authorizes them to work in the United States without restriction may also use Form I-765 to apply to USCIS for an EAD that shows such authorization.
I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status: The Form I-485 is utilized in several situations, including becoming a lawful permanent resident through a job offer or through asylee or refugee status. It can also be used by a United States citizen to pettition for a relative to become a lawful permanent resident.
I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card: Most individuals use Form I-90 to renew their green card, but there are other reasons to use the form These include replacing a lost, stolen or destroyed card; a card that was issued but never received by the recipient; the card contained incorrect data; petitioner’s name or other biographic information has been legally changed; petitioner has reached their 14th birthday and are registering as required. Conditional permanent residents may only use Form I-90 to replace a green card. Conditional permanent residents seeking to renew their status or remove the conditions of their residence should not use Form I-90.
In these cases, Form I-751 is used if petitioner became a conditional permanent resident through marriage to a U.S. citizen and conditional status is expiring within 90 days, and Form I-829 is used if the petitioner became a conditional resident based on a financial investment in a U.S. business.
N-400, Application for Naturalization: Naturalization is the process undertaken to become a U.S. citizen for those born at a later date. Applicants must Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application; have been a lawful permanent resident for the past three or five years (depending on which naturalization category in question); have continuous residence and physical presence in the United States; be able to read, write, and speak basic English; demonstrate good moral character; demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government; demonstrate a loyalty to the principles of the U.S. Constitution; and be willing to take the Oath of Allegiance.
As stated, although these are among the most requested forms, there are many others. In recent years, there has been a lot of confusion surrounding immigration policy – and we want to make sure that you do not find yourself in trouble because you filed the wrong form or it was filed incorrectly. Don’t struggle through the process alone, be sure to have an experienced immigration attorney on your side. Probinsky & Cole is an immigration and personal injury law firm with offices in Sarrasota, Brandon and Orlando.
