PARENTAL I-130 & I-485Document Checklist



Note: This list is for U.S. citizens who are petitioning for their foreign parent/s.
q Proof of Petitioner’s Status
o   Birth Certificate (U.S.)
o   Passport (U.S.)
o   Naturalization certificate
q G-325A Biographic Information
o   Petitioner
o   Beneficiary
q Appropriate Photographs (Permanent Residence or “Green Card” style)
o   Two photographs of the USC
o   Two photographs of the foreign parent
o   Photograph instructions at
q Evidence of Parental relationship
o   A copy of your birth certificate showing your name and your parents name
o   A copy of your parents’ civil marriage certificate
o   Copy of your marks card indicating any of your parents name.
o   Copy of your previous passport indicating your parents name.
o   Any other proof showing establishing your parents.

q For Financial support

o   Form I-864 Affidavit of Support
o   US federal tax return for the most recent filing year with copies of any Form 1099 or W-2.
o   US federal tax returns for an additional two years. (if any)
o   Pay stubs for the previous three months.
o   Employment verification letter: The letter must include your full name, salary, job title, and start date. It should be printed on company letterhead, include the address and telephone number of the company, and be signed by an authorized company representative.
q Others

o   Copy of the PARENTS valid passport and any expired passports.
o   Medical exam in a sealed envelope
o   Copies of current and previously issued US visas and other related immigration documentation (e.g., Forms I-797 Approval Notices, Forms I-20 or DS-2019, Employment Authorization Documents, and Forms I-94) or automated Forms I-94 obtained online here.

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