Permanent Residence
Please refer to your visa type to determine the documents you need to gather:
• Labor Certification
Initial Visit
Preference Petition (I-140)
Permanent Residence 1
Permanent Residence 2• Managerial
Initial Visit
Permanent Residence 1
Permanent Residence 2• Outstanding Researcher
Initial Visit
Preference Petition (I-140)
Permanent Residence 1
Permanent Residence 2Initial Visit
Second Visit
• Passport for self (and family)
• I-94 for self (and family)
• Resume (pre-sponsoring employer)
• Manager's business card
• Recent paycheck
• Any additional educational or experience documentation not previously provided
• Birth Certificate for self (and family) [If not in English, provide certified English translation(s)]
• Marriage Certificate (if applicable) [If not in English, provide certified English translation]
• Passport for self (and family)
• I-94 for self (and family)
• Copies of W-2s received from sponsoring employer
• Company's Annual Report
• Manager's business card
• If not previously provided...
• Birth Certificate for self (and family) [If not in English, provide certified English translation(s)]
• Marriage Certificate (if applicable) [If not in English, provide certified English translation]
• Passport for self (and family)
• I-94 for self (and family)
• Detailed resume including current position
• Manager's business card
• Recent paycheck
• Birth Certificate for self (and family) [If not in English, provide certified English translation(s)]
• Marriage Certificate (if applicable) [If not in English, provide certified English translation]
• All documentation discussed during initial visit
• Proof of petitioner's status in U.S.
• Proof of relationship between petitioner and relative being sponsored
• All documentation discussed during initial visit
• Passport for self (and family)
• I-94 for self (and family)
• Recent paycheck
• Birth Certificate for self (and family) [If not in English, provide certified English translation(s)]
• Marriage Certificate (if applicable) [If not in English, provide certified English translation]
• All documentation on checklist given at time of Permanent Residence 1 appointment
• If married and this office is handling spouse's application, spouse should also attend appointment