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

• Copy of the U.S. permanent resident's green card;
• Marriage certificate between the alien spouse and the U.S. permanent resident;
• Divorce decrees showing termination of all prior marriages of the alien spouse and the U.S. permanent resident; and
• Two recent color photos of the U.S. permanent resident and two recent color photos of the alien spouse.

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

• Copy of the U.S. permanent resident's green card;
• The child's birth certificate showing the name of both parents.
• Two recent color photos of the U.S. permanent resident and two recent color photos of the alien child.

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

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

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

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

For more information regarding the spouses and children of permanent residents, please click on the following links:

• Immigration information for spouses and children of permanent residents
• What kind of supporting documents are needed for the petition?
• What kind of information is needed for preparing the petition?
• Age Out
• Family based immigration
• Frequently asked questions about family based immigration
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