Form I-130 is used by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to officially inform USCIS that a qualifying family relationship exists with a foreign national.

Its primary purpose is to establish the legitimacy of the family relationship under U.S. immigration law and create the foundation for the immigrant to pursue further immigration benefits.

Form I-130A collects additional biographical information about the spouse who is the beneficiary of the I-130 petition.

Its function is to supplement the family petition with personal data that helps USCIS verify the identity, history, and background of the immigrant spouse.

Form I-485 is used by eligible individuals located within the United States to request that their immigration status be adjusted to lawful permanent resident.

Its purpose is to allow USCIS to evaluate whether the applicant meets the legal, medical, immigration, and admissibility requirements to become a permanent resident.

Form I-765 is used to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

Its function is to provide lawful permission for an individual who qualifies under immigration regulations to work in the United States.

Form I-131 is used to request a travel document.

In many immigration processes, its function includes Advance Parole, which allows certain individuals to re-enter the United States after authorized travel abroad while maintaining their pending immigration status or application.

Form I-864 is a legally enforceable financial declaration required by immigration law for certain applicants seeking permanent residence.

Its purpose is to demonstrate that the intending immigrant will have adequate financial support and will not rely on specific public benefits, through the financial responsibility of a qualified sponsor.

Form G-1650 authorizes USCIS to process application or petition fees through electronic bank transfers using the Automated Clearing House (ACH) system.

Its function is to enable direct payment of government filing fees from a bank account.

Form I-693 documents the results of a medical examination conducted by a USCIS designated civil surgeon.

Its purpose is to certify that the applicant does not have medical conditions and vaccination issues that would make them inadmissible under U.S. immigration law.