what are the forms required to file family based GC?
I am planning to apply for family based GC through my wife(US citizen).
Currently I am in US on H1 visa. What are the forms I need to submit for my GC process. Answers will be highly appreciated.
thanks in advance
Your first stop should always be http://www.uscis.gov
For information from a member of the publics perception, you can always do a search on this website. There are too many threads here that are a good source of information.
Other websites such as www.immihelp.com and http://www.familybasedimmigration.com/ are also good sources.
Basically depending on your circumstances, you will need Forms I-130, I-485 and I-765(Optional).
You will Need the following:
I-130
I-485
I-864
I-693 (Medical - DR. fills this out for you)
G-325A
Optional:
I-765: Employment Authorization Document/ Work Permit
I-131: Advanced Parole - allowes you to travel while waiting for AoS approval
To avoid delays you should file all the required (+optional if you decide) at the same time to avoid delays in your processing. Generally, if filing all docs at the same time you would send them off to Chicago.
If you want to get to know the process fairly well, check out the book link I have listed in my signature. Its only $29 and written by a couple real immigration attorneys. Great book. I got it after I filed, but it confirmed everything I did was correct!! Good luck.
thanks guys!!.
Do I need to submit I-864 and G-325A since I am already working in US on H1 visa. My understanding was I need to submit I-130, I-485 and I-765,I-131. Please correct me if I am wrong.
thanks in advance