Immigration Application Processes Flashcards

A U.S. citizen wants to sponsor a spouse who lives abroad. Which form starts the family-based immigration process?

Answer: Form I-130

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, establishes the qualifying family relationship and is the first step.

An immediate relative who entered the U.S. lawfully wants to file the green card application at the same time as the I-130. Which form is filed concurrently?

Answer: Form I-485

Immediate relatives in the U.S. may file Form I-485 concurrently with the I-130 to adjust status.

A conditional permanent resident through marriage must file Form I-751 within what period?

Answer: The 90 days before the second anniversary of becoming a conditional resident

Form I-751 to remove conditions must be filed during the 90-day period before the conditional card expires.

An EB-5 investor with conditional residence removes conditions by filing which form?

Answer: Form I-829

Form I-829 is the petition by an investor to remove conditions on permanent resident status.

A K-1 fiancé(e) visa holder must marry the U.S. citizen petitioner within how many days of admission?

Answer: 90 days

K-1 entrants must marry the petitioner within 90 days of admission or depart the U.S.

Which USCIS notice type confirms that an application was received or schedules a biometrics appointment?

Answer: Form I-797C, Notice of Action

Form I-797C is used for receipts, appointment notices, and other non-approval actions.

When USCIS needs additional documentation before deciding a case it believes may be approvable, it usually issues what?

Answer: A Request for Evidence (RFE)

An RFE gives the applicant a deadline to submit missing or additional evidence.