United States forms

DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

Form DS-160 is the required online application for most temporary U.S. visa interviews, including the [B-1/B-2 visitor visa](/en/united-states/visas/b-1-b-2), [F-1 student visa](/en/united-states/visas/f-1), [H-1B](/en/united-states/visas/h-1b), and L-1. You complete it in CEAC before fee payment and interview scheduling, and the barcode confirmation page follows your case through [interview prep](/en/united-states/guides/visa-interview-prep), appointment matching, and embassy check-in.

DS-260: Online Immigrant Visa Application

DS-260 is the online immigrant visa application used by people applying for a green card from outside the United States through consular processing. It is completed in CEAC after National Visa Center processing begins and usually sits alongside civil-document uploads, [I-864](/en/united-states/forms/i-864), and the later immigrant-visa interview.

I-130: Petition for Alien Relative

Form I-130 is the family petition U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents use to prove a qualifying relationship with an eligible relative. It is the legal first step in many family-based green card cases and usually leads either to [I-485](/en/united-states/forms/i-485) for adjustment of status or to immigrant-visa consular processing followed by forms such as [I-864](/en/united-states/forms/i-864).

I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

Form I-485 is the application used to get a green card from inside the United States through adjustment of status. It is a high-stakes package filing that often works together with forms like [I-130](/en/united-states/forms/i-130), [I-140](/en/united-states/forms/i-140), [I-765](/en/united-states/forms/i-765), [I-131](/en/united-states/forms/i-131), and [I-864](/en/united-states/forms/i-864), depending on your category.

I-765: Application for Employment Authorization

Form I-765 is the application many noncitizens use to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or renewal of work authorization based on a specific immigration category. It does not create status by itself, but it is often a critical supporting filing in cases linked to [I-485](/en/united-states/forms/i-485), [I-589](/en/united-states/forms/i-589), TPS, DACA, OPT, and other category-specific paths.

I-131: Application for Travel Document

Form I-131 is the travel-document application used for several different requests, including advance parole, reentry permits, refugee travel documents, and other parole-related travel or re-parole processes. The correct use depends entirely on the travel-document type and the immigration situation behind it.

I-864: Affidavit of Support

Form I-864 is the Affidavit of Support sponsors use to prove they have enough financial ability to support an intending immigrant. It is not just a financial worksheet. USCIS describes it as a legally binding contract, and it commonly appears after [I-130](/en/united-states/forms/i-130) and before the final [I-485](/en/united-states/forms/i-485) or [DS-260](/en/united-states/forms/ds-260) stage.

I-90: Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card

Form I-90 is the application lawful permanent residents use to replace, renew, or correct a green card in qualifying situations. It is the right form for card replacement problems, but not for removing conditions or for naturalization itself, so choosing the right path matters.

N-400: Application for Naturalization

Form N-400 is the naturalization application lawful permanent residents use to apply for U.S. citizenship. It is the main filing for people who meet the 5-year rule, the 3-year marriage-to-U.S.-citizen rule, or certain military-service paths, and it often connects to forms such as [I-751](/en/united-states/forms/i-751) or [N-648](/en/united-states/forms/n-648).

I-129F: Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)

Form I-129F is the petition U.S. citizens use to start the K-1 fiancé(e) visa process, and in narrower cases it can also connect to K-3 spouse classification. In practice the K-3 route rarely results in a usable visa, because the Department of State closes the K-3 case once the underlying [I-130](/en/united-states/forms/i-130) is approved — so already-married couples should generally treat I-130 as the real path. For K-1 cases, I-129F often leads later to documents such as [I-134](/en/united-states/forms/i-134) for the visa interview and [I-485](/en/united-states/forms/i-485) after marriage in the United States.

I-539: Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

Form I-539 is the application many nonimmigrants use to extend stay or change to another eligible nonimmigrant status from inside the United States. It is not the right form for every status change, and one of the biggest risks is using I-539 when the case actually requires [I-129](/en/united-states/forms/i-129) or another process.

I-589: Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal

Form I-589 is the asylum application used by people physically present in the United States who seek protection from persecution or related harm. It is one of the most fact-sensitive humanitarian filings in the system, and the one-year filing deadline, supporting narrative, and filing posture all matter.

DS-2019: Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status

DS-2019 is the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status issued by a designated program sponsor, not a normal self-filed immigration form. It is the core document that lets a J-1 or J-2 applicant move into the visa application and entry process.

DS-11: Application for U.S. Passport

DS-11 is an official Department of State form titled "Application for U.S. Passport".

DS-64: Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport

Review the instructions to determine if it applies to your situation.

DS-86: Statement of Non-Receipt of a U.S. Passport

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DS-156: Nonimmigrant Visa Application (legacy – replaced by DS-160)

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DS-157: Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application

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DS-156E: Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application (E-1/E-2)

Review the instructions to determine if it applies to your situation.

DS-261: Choice of Address and Agent

DS-261 is the online Choice of Address and Agent form used in some immigrant-visa cases to tell the National Visa Center who should receive case communications. It is a communications-routing step, not a visa application by itself.

DS-3053: Statement of Consent for Issuing a Passport to a Minor

Review the instructions to determine if it applies to your situation.

DS-5525: Statement of Exigent/Special Family Circumstances

Review the instructions to determine if it applies to your situation.

DS-5535: Supplemental Form for Visa Applications

DS-5535 is the supplemental questionnaire some visa applicants receive when the Department of State asks for additional background information. It is not a standard first-step visa form. It is a follow-up request used in selected cases for deeper vetting.

DS-5540: Public Charge Questionnaire

Form DS-5540 Review the instructions to determine if it applies to your situation.

I-134: Affidavit of Support (Nonimmigrant)

Form I-134 is the temporary-stay financial support declaration used in certain nonimmigrant and parole-related situations. It is not the same as [I-864](/en/united-states/forms/i-864), and confusing the two is one of the easiest ways to weaken a case.

I-134A: Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support

Form I-134A is the online supporter request and financial-support declaration USCIS has used for certain parole-related processes. Right now, the most important fact about this page is that USCIS announced a pause in acceptance of new I-134A filings while it reviews categorical parole processes.

I-864EZ: Affidavit of Support (Simplified)

Form I-864EZ is the simplified affidavit of support used in only a narrow slice of family-based immigration cases. It is useful when it fits, but using it when you do not qualify is one of the easiest ways to slow down the financial-support stage.

I-864A: Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member

Form I-864A is the contract a household member uses to make their income or assets available to help a sponsor qualify on [I-864](/en/united-states/forms/i-864). It is not a substitute for I-864 and it is not the same thing as using a separate joint sponsor.

I-129: Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

Form I-129 is the core USCIS petition U.S. employers and certain agents use for many temporary worker classifications, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, P, Q-1, and R-1. It is the main petition step before visa processing or change-of-status approval for many work-authorized nonimmigrant cases.

I-140: Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker

Form I-140 is the immigrant petition U.S. employers use, and some workers use to self-petition, for employment-based green card categories. It is the core employment-based petition step that often connects to PERM timing, premium processing through [I-907](/en/united-states/forms/i-907), and later [I-485](/en/united-states/forms/i-485).

I-130A: Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary

It is required to supplement the I-130 petition to provide detailed information about the spouse beneficiary's background, as described in the [Form I-485 SUPPLEMENT A](/en/united-states/forms/i-485-supplement-a) guide.

ETA-9089: Application for Permanent Employment Certification

ETA-9089 is the PERM labor certification application employers use with the Department of Labor before many employment-based green card cases can move to [I-140](/en/united-states/forms/i-140). It is one of the most timing-sensitive employment-immigration filings because recruitment, prevailing wage, and filing validity all have to line up.

I-129S: Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition

Form I-129S is utilized for nonimmigrant petitions based on a blanket L petition, facilitating the employment of certain individuals in the United States under the L-1 visa category, as detailed in the [Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application](/en/united-states/forms/ds-160) guide.

I-360: Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant

Form I-360 supports various immigrant categories, including those who have suffered abuse, neglect, or abandonment, as well as certain Afghan and Iraqi nationals who have worked with the U.S. government.

I-730: Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition

Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, allows individuals granted asylum or refugee status to request that their eligible family members join them in the United States.

I-929: Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant

Approval of this form does not automatically grant a Green Card or work authorization to the family member.

I-751: Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

Form I-751 is the petition conditional permanent residents use to remove the two-year condition on a marriage-based green card and move to full permanent residence. It is one of the most important marriage-based follow-up filings because the case turns on timing, the right filing basis, and strong evidence that the marriage was entered in good faith.

I-134: Affidavit of Support (Nonimmigrant)

Form I-134 is the temporary-stay financial support declaration used in certain nonimmigrant and parole-related situations. It is not the same as [I-864](/en/united-states/forms/i-864), and confusing the two is one of the easiest ways to weaken a case.

I-134A: Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support

Form I-134A is the online supporter request and financial-support declaration USCIS has used for certain parole-related processes. Right now, the most important fact about this page is that USCIS announced a pause in acceptance of new I-134A filings while it reviews categorical parole processes.

I-485 Supplement A: Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i)

Form I-485 Supplement A is submitted alongside Form I-485 to assess eligibility for lawful permanent residence when certain adjustment bars are in effect, as detailed in the [Application to Register Permanent Residence or](/en/united-states/forms/i-485) guide.

I-485 Supplement J: Confirmation of Bona Fide Job Offer or Request for Job Portability

Form I-485 Supplement J is utilized to confirm a valid job offer or to request job portability for employment-based applicants seeking adjustment of status in the United States, as detailed in the [EB-2 Employment-Based Second Preference](/en/united-states/visas/eb-2) guide.

I-864EZ: Affidavit of Support (Simplified)

Form I-864EZ is the simplified affidavit of support used in only a narrow slice of family-based immigration cases. It is useful when it fits, but using it when you do not qualify is one of the easiest ways to slow down the financial-support stage.

I-829: Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions

Form I-829 is utilized by conditional permanent residents who gained their status through a qualifying investment to request the removal of conditions on their residency.

I-864A: Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member

Form I-864A is the contract a household member uses to make their income or assets available to help a sponsor qualify on [I-864](/en/united-states/forms/i-864). It is not a substitute for I-864 and it is not the same thing as using a separate joint sponsor.

I-102: Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document

Form I-102 is intended for nonimmigrants who need to replace a lost, stolen, mutilated, or incorrect document, as detailed in the [H-1B Document Checklist](/en/united-states/guides/h1b-document-checklist) guide.

I-94: Arrival/Departure Record

The I-94 form acts as proof of legal visitor status and documents arrivals and departures in the U.S. For more details, refer to the [J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa](/en/united-states/visas/j-1) and the B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa pages.

DS-82: U.S. Passport Renewal Application

DS-82 is an official Department of State form titled "U.S. Passport Renewal Application".

DS-5504: Application for a U.S. Passport (Name Change, Data Correction, Limited Passport)

DS-5504 is an official Department of State form titled "Application for a U.S. Passport (Name Change, Data Correction, Limited Passport)".

N-565: Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document

It can also be used to apply for a special certificate of naturalization for recognition by a foreign country. For related guidance, see the [EB-4 Special Immigrant Visa](/en/united-states/visas/eb-4) page. For related guidance, see the Application for Naturalization page.

DS-3035: J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application

I-601: Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility

Form I-601 is the general waiver application used to request relief from certain grounds of inadmissibility in immigrant, adjustment, and some special-case filings. It is a broader waiver form than [I-601A](/en/united-states/forms/i-601a), and confusing the two can delay or derail a case.

I-601A: Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

Form I-601A is the provisional unlawful presence waiver certain immigrant-visa applicants file from inside the United States before leaving for consular processing. Its value is narrow but high-stakes: it can address unlawful-presence bars in advance, but it does not waive every ground of inadmissibility and it does not replace the later immigrant-visa interview.

I-192: Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant

It is intended for inadmissible nonimmigrants who already have the appropriate documents or applicants for Tor U nonimmigrant status, as described in the [Application for T Nonimmigrant Status](/en/united-states/forms/i-914) guide.

I-212: Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission

Form I-212 is the application used to request permission to reapply for admission after deportation, removal, or certain related inadmissibility events. It is not a catch-all waiver and it does not by itself clear every bar to returning to the United States.

I-508: Request for Waiver of Certain Rights, Privileges, Exemptions

Form I-508 is utilized by lawful permanent residents or those applying for such status in the U.S. to relinquish certain diplomatic rights, privileges, exemptions, and immunities linked to their job status.

I-612: Application for Waiver of Foreign Residence Requirement

Form I-612 is used by certain J-1 and J-2 exchange visitors to apply for a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as described in the [J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application](/en/united-states/forms/ds-3035) guide.

N-600: Application for Certificate of Citizenship

Form N-600 is used to apply for a Certificate of Citizenship for individuals born outside the United States to a U.S. citizen parent or who automatically became a U.S. citizen after birth but before turning 18.

N-336: Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings

It allows applicants to contest the denial decision and present additional evidence or arguments. For related guidance, see the [O-1 Evidence Checklist](/en/united-states/guides/o1-evidence-checklist) page.

N-600K: Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322

It is specifically for children of U.S. citizens who want to secure citizenship under Section 322 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. For related guidance, see the [U.S. Employment Immigration Overview](/en/united-states/guides/us-employment-immigration-overview) page. For related guidance, see the U.S. Family Immigration Overview page.

N-648: Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions

Form N-648 is used by applicants for U.S. citizenship to request an exception from the English and civics testing requirements due to a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment. For related guidance, see the [U.S. Visa Photo Requirements](/en/united-states/guides/us-visa-photo-requirements) page.

I-821: Application for Temporary Protected Status

It allows eligible nationals of designated countries or persons without nationality who last habitually resided in those countries to request TPS, which provides temporary protection from deportation and eligibility for employment authorization. For related guidance, see the [U.S. Employment Immigration Overview](/en/united-states/guides/us-employment-immigration-overview) page. For related guidance, see the U.S. Family Immigration page.

I-821D: Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Form I-821D is utilized to request consideration for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), enabling eligible individuals to defer removal from the United States for a designated period.

I-918 Supplement B: U Nonimmigrant Status Certification

Form I-918 Supplement B is used to confirm that an individual is a victim of qualifying criminal activity and has been, is being, or is likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of that activity.

I-914: Application for T Nonimmigrant Status

Form I-914 is used to apply for T Nonimmigrant Status, specifically designed for victims of human trafficking who assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of trafficking cases.

I-918: Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status

Form I-918 is designed for victims of certain criminal activities who have endured significant mental or physical abuse and are prepared to assist law enforcement in investigating or prosecuting the crime. It also allows eligible family members to apply for derivative U nonimmigrant status, as detailed in the [Petition for Qualifying Family Member of](/en/united-states/forms/i-929) guide.

I-924: Application for Regional Center Designation Under the Immigrant Investor Program

It is managed by the U.S.

I-526: Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor

Form I-526 is utilized by standalone investors to apply for immigrant status in the United States under the EB-5 visa category, as outlined in the [Online Immigrant Visa Application](/en/united-states/forms/ds-260) guide.

I-526E: Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor

Form I-526E is utilized by investors who combine their investments with other eligible immigrants in the regional center program. This form is a petition for immigrant status in the U.S. under section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as detailed in the [Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor](/en/united-states/forms/i-526) guide.

I-956: Application for Regional Center Designation

Form I-956 serves as the application for entities seeking designation as a regional center under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 203(b)(5)(E) or for those requesting amendments to an existing approved regional center. Detailed guidance is available in the [Regional Center Annual Statement](/en/united-states/forms/i-956g) guide.

I-956F: Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise

Form I-956F is utilized by designated regional centers to seek approval for each specific investment offering through an associated new commercial enterprise.

I-956G: Regional Center Annual Statement

Form I-956G serves as an annual statement submitted by regional centers to U.S. immigration authorities, ensuring compliance with the Regional Center Program.

I-956H: Bona Fides of Persons Involved with Regional Center Program

It ensures that individuals in positions of authority meet the necessary bona fides requirements. For related guidance, see the [U.S. Visa Photo Requirements](/en/united-states/guides/us-visa-photo-requirements) page. For related guidance, see the F-1 Student Visa Checklist page.

I-907: Request for Premium Processing Service

This service accelerates the processing of eligible requests by ensuring a decision or action within a designated timeframe.

I-693: Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record

It is a requirement for those applying for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. For related guidance, see the [Adjustment of Status vs Consular Processing](/en/united-states/guides/us-adjustment-of-status-vs-consular-processing) page. For related guidance, see the Application to Register Permanent Residence or page.

AR-11: Alien's Change of Address Card

Form AR-11 is the USCIS change-of-address filing most noncitizens use to report a new address after moving in the United States. It is simple, but missing it can cause lost notices, missed deadlines, and case problems.

G-1145: E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

Attach Form G-1145 to the front of your application package for submissions at a USCIS Lockbox facility, as outlined in the [Application for Employment Authorization](/en/united-states/forms/i-765) guide.

G-1651: Exemption for Paper Fee Payment

Form G-1651 permits applicants to pay fees using paper-based methods under certain conditions.

G-28: Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative

Attorneys or representatives must use this form when appearing before USCIS, CBP, or ICE.

I-290B: Notice of Appeal or Motion

Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, is used to file an appeal with the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) or a motion with the USCIS office that issued the latest decision in your case, as described in the [Notice of Appeal Under Sections 210](/en/united-states/forms/i-694) guide.

I-566: Interagency Record of Request for A, G or NATO Status

Form I-566 plays a crucial role in processing requests for immigration benefits by supplying necessary information to various government agencies, as detailed in the [U.S. Employment Immigration Overview](/en/united-states/guides/us-employment-immigration-overview) guide.

I-694: Notice of Appeal Under Sections 210 or 245A

Form I-694 is used to notify the U.S.