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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;
2. The U.S. citizen's birth certificate showing the name of both parents; and
3. The bother or sister's birth certificate showing the name of both parents.

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

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

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

• Immigration information for brothers and sisters 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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