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What kind of information is needed for preparing the petition?

The information sheet for the immigration petition (I-130) to be filled out by the U.S. citizen is as follows:

  • Last Name ________________ First Name ________________ Middle Name ____________
  • Address:
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
  • Place of Birth (town or city) ______________________ (country) _____________________
  • Date of Birth ________________
  • Male ___ Female ___
  • Marital Status ___ (married) ___ (single) ___ (widowed ) ___ (divorced)
  • Other names used (including maiden name) ______________________________________
  • Date and place of present marriage, if married (date) _______________________________
    (place) ___________________________________________________________________
  • Social security number _______________________ A#, if any _______________________
  • Names of prior husbands/wives _______________________________________________
    Dates marriages ended _____________________________________________________
  • Has your child ever been in the U.S.? ___ yes ___ no
  • If your child is currently in the U.S., complete the following:
    He or she last arrived as a _________________________ (visitor, student, without inspection, stowaway, etc.)
    I-94 number ____________________________ Date arrived _______________________
    Date authorized stay expired, or will expire ______________________________________
  • Name and address of present employer, if any
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    Date this employment began __________________________________________________
  • Has your child ever been under immigration proceedings? ___ yes ___ no
    If yes, where ______________________________________ when __________________
  • List husband/wife and all children of your child:
    Name        Relationship         Date of Birth         Country of Birth
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
  • Address in the U.S. where your child intends to live:
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
  • Your child's address abroad (in English)
    _________________________________________________________________________
  • Your child's name (in his/her native language) __________________________________
    Your child's address abroad (in his/her native language)
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
  • Have you ever filed a petition for this or any other alien before? ___ yes ___ no
    If yes, give name, place and date of filing, and result
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________

The information sheet for adjustment of status application (I-485) to be filled out by the alien child is as follows:

  • Last Name ________________ First Name ________________ Middle Name ___________
  • Date of birth __________________________ Country of birth _______________________
  • Social security number _______________________ A#, if any _______________________
  • Date of last arrival _____________________ I-94# _______________________________
  • Current INS status _____________________ Expires on ___________________________
  • City/town/village of birth _____________________________________________________
  • Current occupation _________________________________________________________
  • Your mother's first name _________________  Your father's first name ________________
  • Place of last entry into the U.S. (city) _________________________ (state) ____________
  • Were you inspected by a U.S. immigration officer? ___ yes ___ no
  • In what status did you last enter? ________________________________
  • Nonimmigrant visa number ______________________________________
  • Consulate where visa was issued ________________________________
  • Date visa was issued __________________________________________
  • Male ___ Female ___
  • Marital status: ___ married ___ single ___ widowed ___ divorced
  • Have you ever applied for permanent resident status in the U.S.? ___ yes ___ no
    If yes, (date of filing) ______________ (place of filing) ______________ (result) ________
  • List your present husband/wife, and all sons and daughters:
    Name        Date of Birth    Country of Birth    Relationship         A#
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
  • List your present and past membership in or affiliation with every political organization, association, fund, foundation, party, club, society or similar group in the U.S. or in any other place since your 16th birthday. Include any foreign military service in this part. Include name of the organization, location, dates of membership, and the nature of the organization.
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________

Biographic information to be filled out for the child is as follows:

  • Family Name ________________ First Name ________________ Middle Name __________
    Write Your Name in Your Native Language _______________________________________
  • Male ______ Female ______
  • Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy) _____________________
  • Nationality ________________________________
  • File Number A______________________________
  • All Other Names Used (including names by previous marriages) _______________________
  • City and Country of Birth _____________________________________________________
  • Social Security Number (if any)  ________________________________________________
  • Information About Your Father:
    Family Name ________________ First Name _______________ Date of Birth ___________
    City and Country of Birth _____________________________________________________
    City and Country of Residence _________________________________________________
  • Information About Your Mother:
    Family Name ________________ First Name _______________ Date of Birth ___________
    City and Country of Birth _____________________________________________________
    City and Country of Residence _________________________________________________
  • Information About Your Husband or Wife (if married):
    Family Name (For wife, give maiden name) _______________ First Name _______________
    Date of Birth ______________________  City and Country of Birth ____________________
    Date of Marriage ______________________ Place of Marriage _______________________
  • Information About Former Husbands or Wives (if any):
    Family Name (For wife, give maiden name) _______________ First Name _______________
    Date of Birth ___________________  Date and Place of Marriage _____________________
    Date and Place of Termination of Marriage  _______________________________________
  • Your Residence During the Last Five Years. List Present Address First:
    (1). Street and Number ______________________________________________________
    City _______________________  Province or State ___________ Country _____________
    From (mm/yy) ______________ To present time;
    (2). Street and Number ______________________________________________________
    City _______________________  Province or State ___________ Country _____________
    From (mm/yy) ______________ To (mm/yy) ______________;
    (3). Street and Number ______________________________________________________
    City _______________________  Province or State ___________ Country _____________
    From (mm/yy) ______________ To (mm/yy) ______________;
    (4). Street and Number ______________________________________________________
    City _______________________  Province or State ___________ Country _____________
    From (mm/yy) ______________ To (mm/yy) ______________;
    (5). Street and Number ______________________________________________________
    City _______________________  Province or State ___________ Country _____________
    From (mm/yy) ______________ To (mm/yy) ______________;
  • Your Last Address Outside the United States of More Than One Year:
    Street and Number _________________________________________________________
    City _______________________  Province or State ___________ Country _____________
    From (mm/yy) ______________ To (mm/yy) ______________
  • Your Employment During the Last Five Years (if any). List Present Employment First:
    (1). Full Name and Address of Employer  _________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    Occupation __________________ From (mm/yy) ____________ To present time;
    (2). Full Name and Address of Employer  _________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    Occupation __________________ From (mm/yy) ____________ To (mm/yy) ____________;
    (3). Full Name and Address of Employer  _________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    Occupation __________________ From (mm/yy) ____________ To (mm/yy) ____________;
    (4). Full Name and Address of Employer  _________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    Occupation __________________ From (mm/yy) ____________ To (mm/yy) ____________;
    (5). Full Name and Address of Employer  _________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    Occupation __________________ From (mm/yy) ____________ To (mm/yy) ____________;
  • Your Last Occupation Abroad if Not Shown Above:
    Full Name and Address of Employer _____________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    Occupation __________________ From (mm/yy) ____________ To (mm/yy) ____________.

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