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I-130: Petition for Alien Relative
The I-130 petition establishes the family relationship between you and your relative. This is typically the first step in the family-based immigration process.
K-3 Visa: Spouse Visa (Optional)
Optional visa for spouses of U.S. citizens. Must file I-130 first. K-3 processing is often slower than I-130, and many K-3 applications become unnecessary if I-130 is approved first.
I-485: Adjustment of Status (Green Card)
Application to adjust status to permanent resident (green card holder) while in the United States. Must have approved I-130 or other qualifying petition.
I-129F: Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)
Used to bring your fiancé(e) to the United States to get married. The couple must marry within 90 days of the fiancé(e)'s arrival.
I-765: Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
Application for Employment Authorization. Allows you to work legally in the U.S. while your immigration case is pending.
I-131: Advance Parole (Travel Document)
Allows immigrants with pending I-485 applications to travel outside the United States and return without abandoning their adjustment of status application.
I-140: Employment-Based Immigrant Petition
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. Filed by employer on behalf of employee for employment-based green card.
I-751: Remove Conditions on Residence
Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Converts your 2-year conditional green card into a 10-year permanent green card.
I-90: Renew or Replace Green Card
Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. File if your green card is expiring, lost, stolen, damaged, or contains errors.
N-400: Naturalization (U.S. Citizenship)
Application for Naturalization. Become a U.S. citizen after meeting residency and other requirements.
I-601: Waiver of Inadmissibility
Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. Used to overcome certain bars to immigration.
I-601A: Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver. Allows you to get waiver approved before leaving U.S. for consular interview, reducing time abroad.
I-821D: DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
Application for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Provides temporary protection from deportation and work authorization for eligible individuals who arrived in the U.S. as children.

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FBI Privacy Notice
The immigration agency may use your biometrics to obtain criminal history records from the FBI, for identity verification, eligibility determination, immigration documents (e.g., green card, work permit), or other purposes authorized by law.
You may obtain a copy of your own FBI record using the procedures outlined at 28 CFR 16.30-16.34. For more information, please visit: www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/guiding-principles-noncriminal-justice-applicants-privacy-rights
For information regarding how the FBI will use your fingerprints, please visit www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/privacy-act-statement
Important Form Information
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