Getting Started
Apply for a Marriage Green Card
Apply for Naturalization (Citizenship)
All About Marriage-Based Green Cards
The Differences Between the CR1 and IR1 Spouse Visas
U.S. Visa Applications, Explained
How to File Your USCIS Application by Mail
USCIS Online Account Number, Explained
Start-to-Finish Immigration Guides
USCIS Processing Times, Explained
Average Green Card Processing Times
What’s the Difference Between a Green Card and a Visa?
Spanish Immigration Resources (Recursos de inmigración en español)
Boundless Immigration Research
Consular Processing, Explained
U.S. Visa Interviews, Explained
How to Check Your USCIS Case Status Online
5 Ways to Speed Up Your Visa Processing
Understanding Processing Times
U.S. Immigration and Finances: Everything You Need to Know
Common Green Card Questions
What Are the Benefits of a Green Card?
How Does a Fiancé(e) Visa Compare to a Marriage-Based Green Card?
How Long Does It Take to Get a Marriage-Based Green Card?
What Are the Costs of a Marriage-Based Green Card?
Who Can Apply for a Marriage-Based Green Card?
What Are the Income Requirements for a Marriage-Based Green Card?
What Documents Do I Need for a Marriage-Based Green Card?
The Adjustment of Status Process, Explained
What Questions Should I Expect in My Green Card Application?
How Do We Prove Our Marriage Is Real?
When Can I Visit My Spouse in the United States?
How to Change Status From H-1B to a Marriage Green Card
How to Change Status from a K-1 to Marriage Green Card
Why Would My Green Card Application Be Denied?
Can I Work in the United States While Waiting for My Green Card?
Can Same-Sex Couples Get Marriage-Based Green Cards?
Should I Choose Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing?
What Is Direct Consular Filing?
Alien Registration Number, Explained
What Tax Documents Do I Need to Provide?
How to Report an Address Change to USCIS
What Is the Green Card Number?
How Do I Get U.S. Citizenship After a Marriage Green Card?
How Do I Go From a B-1/B-2 Visa to a Marriage Green Card?
How to Change Status From a TN Visa to a Marriage Green Card
How Do I Go From TPS to a Marriage Green Card?
Do I Need to Apply for a Work or Travel Permit Immediately?
What Is the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA)?
What If I Get Divorced While On a Conditional Marriage Green Card?
Can I Travel Outside the U.S. as a Green Card Holder?
Common K-1 Questions
Common Naturalization Questions
How Much Does It Cost to Apply for U.S. Citizenship?
How Long Does the Naturalization Process Take?
What Should I Expect from the U.S. Citizenship Test?
What Are the Requirements for U.S. Citizenship?
What Documents Are Required for U.S. Citizenship?
How Do I Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Interview?
What Are the Benefits of Becoming a Naturalized U.S. Citizen?
What Questions Can I Expect in My U.S. Citizenship Interview?
What Is the Oath of Allegiance Ceremony?
What Are the U.S. Citizenship Test Questions and Answers?
How Do I Check My Citizenship Application Status?
Taxes and the Naturalization Process
How Do I Apply for Naturalization as a Military Service Member?
What is a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)?
Certificate of Naturalization, Explained
Naturalization How-To Topics
Start-to-Finish Green Card Guides
DACA (Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals)
Military Green Cards and Citizenship
Immigration Forms
Affidavit of Support (Form I-864)
Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)
Application for Naturalization (Form N-400)
Online Immigrant Visa Application (Form DS-260)
Online Choice of Address and Agent (Form DS-261)
Family Sponsorship Petition (Form I-130)
Supplemental Information (Form I-130A)
Application for “Adjustment of Status” (Form I-485)
Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (Form I-751)
Arrival/Departure Travel Record (Form I-94)
Electronic Notification (Form G-1145)
Credit Card Payment Authorization (Form G-1450)
Application for a Travel Document / “Advance Parole” (Form I-131)
Re-Entry Permit for Green Card Holders
Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) (Form I-129F)
Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90)
Online Application for K (fiancé(e)) visas (Form DS-160)
Application For Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600)
IR-5 Visa Information — Parent Visa Eligibility
IR-2 Visa Information — Child Visa Eligibility
Declaration of Financial Support (Form I-134)
I-797 Notice of Action, Explained
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Form I-140)
Financial Sponsorship Form (Form I-134A)
Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693)
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-539)
Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant (Form I-360)
Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal (Form I-589)
Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker (Form I-129)
Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition (Form I-824)
Marriage Green Card Milestones
Green Card How-To Topics
How to Check Your Green Card Application Status
How to Renew an Expired Green Card
How to Replace a Green Card That’s Lost, Stolen, or Damaged
How to Avoid Common Immigration Pitfalls
How to Create Flawless Digital Documents
How to Apply for the Diversity Visa Lottery
How to Read the Reciprocity Schedule
How to Translate Your Immigration Documents into English
How to Accurately Complete Your Address History on a Green Card Application
How to Accurately Complete Your Employment History on a Green Card Application
How to Get Your Hard-to-Find Immigration Documents
How to Get a Copy of Your Birth Certificate
Checklist of Hard-To-Find Marriage Green Card Documents to Start Collecting Now
How to Get a Copy of Your Marriage Certificate
How to Obtain a Marriage License
How Do I Get a Copy of My Divorce Decree?
How to Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate
How to Obtain Court Records and Police Reports
How to Get a Copy of Your Lost I-94 Travel Record
How to Get an Employment Verification Letter
How to Change Your Status from an F-1 Visa to a Green Card Through Marriage
How to Change Your Status from a J-1 Visa to a Green Card through Marriage
How to Change Your Status from a B1 or B2 Visa to a Marriage Visa
How to Change Your Status on the Visa Waiver Program
How to Apply for an Inadmissibility Waiver (Form I-601 and Form I-601A)
How to Apply for a Social Security Number
Who Can File the I-765 Work Permit Application?
When Can I Visit My Fiance in the United States?
Resources for New Immigrants
Undocumented Spouses
Nonimmigrant Visas
Understanding the Visa Waiver Program for Temporary Travel
Changing Status From a B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa to a F-1 Student Visa
B-1/B-2 Visa Information — Visitor Visa Eligibility
Sample B-1/B-2 Interview Questions
F-1 Visa Information – Student Visa Eligibility
M-1 Visa Information — Student Visa Eligibility
J-1 Visa Information – Exchange Visitor Eligibility
J-1 vs. F-1: What Visa is Right For You?
How to Apply for a J-1 Visa Waiver
Preparing for the F-1 Student Visa Interview
Preparing for the J-1 Exchange Visa Interview
Preparing for the B1/B2 Travel Visa Interview
How to Apply for a B1/B2 Travel Visa From a Third Country
How to Update Form DS-160 After Submitting Online
How to Renew a B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa
B-1/B-2 Visa Sample Interview Questions
How to Write a Letter of Invitation for a U.S. Travel Visa
What Documents Do I Need For a Travel Visa?
How to Prove Strong Ties for a B-1/B-2 Travel Visa
How to Change Status From an H-1B Visa to a Travel Visa
Work Visas
The Most Common Types of U.S. Work Visas
What is the Employment Authorization Document (EAD)?
H-1B Visa Information – Employment Visa Eligibility
Optional Practical Training (OPT) – Student Work Authorization
Understanding TN Status for Mexican and Canadian Citizens
How to Apply for the EB-1 Visa
How to Apply for the EB-2 Visa
What You Need to Know About the EB-2 NIW Visa
How to Apply for the EB-3 Visa
How to Apply for the EB-4 Visa
How to Apply for the EB-5 Investor Visa
What is PERM Labor Certification?
How to Apply for an H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker
What to Do If You Lose Your Job on a Work Visa
Role of HR in Navigating U.S. Work Visas
Visa Overstays
Country-Specific Information
Immigration Guides by Country of Origin
How to Immigrate to the U.S. From Canada
Visa Guide: Dominican Republic
How to Immigrate to the U.S. From India
How to Immigrate to the U.S. From Jamaica
How to Immigrate to the U.S. From Kenya
How to Immigrate to the U.S. From Mexico
How to Immigrate to the U.S. From Nigeria
How to Immigrate to the U.S. From Pakistan
Special Issues
Green Card Sponsors with Criminal Records
Green Card Applicants with Criminal Records
Government Monitoring of Immigrants’ Social Media
Understanding The New Health Insurance Requirements
What was The Public Charge Rule?
Do You Qualify For a USCIS Fee Waiver or Reduction?
How to Apply For a Special Immigrant Visa
How to Apply for Immigration Parole
Temporary Protection Status (TPS)
Navigating Immigration Court as an Undocumented Immigrant
How to Apply for a U.S. Passport as an Immigrant
Humanitarian Parole, Explained
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Government Forms
Blank immigration forms with written instructions are available for free at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. All USCIS forms can be found here.
Some Common Family Immigration Forms
Application for Citizenship (Form N-400)
Application for “Adjustment of Status” (Form I-485)
Family Sponsorship Petition (Form I-130)
Other Resources
The following resources may also be helpful.
Note: Boundless neither is affiliated with nor endorses the following sites and organizations.
Monthly Visa Bulletin (U.S. Department of State)
Do I qualify to stay in the U.S.? (immi.org)
Immigration topics (American Immigration Council)
Avoiding immigration scams (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)