Which Immigration Form Do I Need?
There are many US immigration forms available through USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services). If you are making an immigration request, make sure that you use the correct USCIS form. Keep in mind that while INS forms are available online and through some services, the INS has been inactive since 2003 and all INS forms are invalid. Some of the more common immigration forms you may need include:
1) A Change of Address form. Also known as AR-11, this form lets you contact the USCIS about any change in address. This is important so that you can be advised of the status of your applications. This card costs nothing to file.
2) Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals from a Decision of an Immigration Officer. Also known as EOIR-29, this form allows you to appeal a previous decision made on your behalf. This form costs $110 to file.
3) E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance. Also known as G-1145, this is the form you would fill out if you wanted to be notified electronically of the status of your application. This form costs nothing to file.
4) Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative. Also known as G-28, this form allows an attorney or other representative to appear on your behalf before USCIS. This form costs nothing to file. If your matter is to be decided outside the US, you will need the Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney in Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States (form G-28I).
5) Petition for Alien Fiance(e). Also known as I-129F, this form allows you to request that a finance be admitted to the US for the purpose of marriage. This form requires a $455 fee.
6) Application for Travel Document. Also known as form I-131, this form allows you to apply for a reentry permit, travel documentation to leave or reenter the country, a refugee travel document, and advance parole. This form requires a $305 fee.
7) Application for Advance Permission to Return to Unrelinquished Domicile. Also known as form I-191, this immigration form requests reentry into the US after spending time outside the country. This form requires a $545 fee. If you have been deported or removed from the United States, you may need to fill out the Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal (form I-212).
Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Non-Immigrant. Also known as form I-192, this form allows you to temporarily enter the US if you do not qualify to enter with another status. The filing of this US immigration form costs $545.
9) Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Also known as form I-485, this is an application to change your status to that of permanent resident. The filing fee is $1,010.
There may be another US citizenship form which meets your needs. Check the USCIS website or contact a USCIS office to find out which forms you need for your situation.