Permanent Residency

Family Relationship

If you are filing based on a family relationship with a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident you should submit the following:

• I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status from F-1 Student.
  
• G-325A, Biographic Information.
• I-130 Petition for Alien Relative to be filled out by the US citizen spouse on behalf of the F-1 Student.
  
• I-864, Affidavit of Support to be filled out by the US citizen spouse as primary sponsor.  If the primary sponsor does not meet the financial requirements, a Joint Sponsor must fill out the information as well.  All sponsors must by US citizens.
  
• I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status.  You must have a physical examination prior to applying.  Click here to find a US Civil Surgeon in your area.
  
• All required supporting documentation as listed on the forms.

You may also submit the following forms:

• G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative (if you have a lawyer).
• I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, if you want to work while your application is processed.
• I-131, Application for Travel Document, if you need to travel outside the United States while your application is processed.