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Step 1 of 7 — Your Situation

Your Situation

Tell us about the people involved and what's happening. Include full names, nationalities, current visa status, relationship types, and key dates. The more detail you provide, the more accurately we can prepare your forms.

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Tip: Include every person's full legal name, nationality, visa type, and how long they've been in their current situation.

Identity & Immigration Documents

Upload copies of identity and immigration documents for the petitioner and beneficiary. All uploads are optional at this stage but will be needed for filing.

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Passport-Style Photos of BeneficiaryRequired

2 photos, 2"×2", color, glossy, white background

Beneficiary's Passport (Biographical Page)Required

Copy of the photo/info page

Petitioner's Proof of U.S. CitizenshipRequired

Passport, birth certificate, or naturalization certificate

Beneficiary's U.S. VisaRequired

Copy of current or most recent visa

Beneficiary's I-94 Arrival/Departure RecordRequired
Beneficiary's Birth CertificateRequired

Marriage & Financial Documents

Upload your marriage documentation and financial records used to demonstrate eligibility and support.

Marriage CertificateRequired
Bona Fide Marriage EvidenceRequired

Joint bank statements, joint lease, photos together, shared utility bills

Federal Tax Return or IRS TranscriptRequired

Signed Form 1040 or IRS return transcript — most recent year

W-2 FormsRequired

For each year a photocopy of the return is submitted

Recent Pay StubsRequired

From the last 3–6 months

Employment Verification LetterRequired

Letter from employer confirming position, salary, and dates

Additional Documents

Upload remaining required documents and any supplementary materials relevant to your case.

Certified English TranslationsRequired

With signed translator certification, for any non-English documents

Supplementary Documents

Depending on your situation, you may need additional supporting documents. Click the button below to add each document you'd like to include.

  • Divorce decrees or death certificates for prior marriages
  • Beneficiary's government-issued photo ID (driver's license, national ID)
  • Prior I-797 approval/receipt notices
  • Evidence of continuously maintained lawful status (I-20s, DS-2019s, extension approvals)
  • IRS tax returns for years 2 and 3
  • IRS tax transcripts (Wage & Income or Return Transcript) for income corroboration
  • Certified police and court records
  • Disposition documents for sealed/expunged records
  • Written explanation for not filing taxes
  • Copies of all DS-2019 forms (for J-1/J-2 status holders)
  • Evidence of J-1 two-year residence requirement compliance or waiver
  • Form I-508 and Form I-566 (for A, G, or NATO status holders)
  • Affidavits from friends or family attesting to the relationship
  • Joint tax return (as bona fide marriage evidence)
  • Communication records, travel records, or boarding passes