The documents needed for the immigration petition (Form I-130) are as follows:

1. Copy of the U.S. citizen's Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship; and
2. The U.S. citizen's birth certificate showing the name of both parents.

The documents needed for adjustment of status application (Form I-485) are as follows:

1. Two recent identical color photos of the alien parent;
2. Medical exam report I-693 and supplement of the alien parent (sealed);
3. Evidence of financial condition of the alien parent, if he or she has a job:
   ---  Job letter on business letterhead;
   ---  W-2 forms for past three years;
4. Evidence of financial support for the alien parent:
   ---  The sponsor's employment verification letter on business letterhead;
   ---  The sponsor's W-2 forms for past three years;
5. Copy of the alien parent's passport, visas, and I-94;
6. Documents showing the alien parent's legal status after coming to the U.S., such as the alien parent's I-797, I-20, IAP-66, where applicable; and
7. Birth certificate.

For more information on parents of U.S. citizens, please click on the following links:

• Immigration information for parents of U.S. citizens
• What kind of supporting documents are needed for the petition?
• What kind of information is needed for preparing the petition?
• Family based immigration
• Frequently asked questions about family based immigration
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