Immigration forms can be ordered directly from the USCIS website or via telephone through the USCIS forms request line at 1-800-870-3676.
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent resident petitioners residing in the United States must file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This can be done either electronically or through the traditional paper process through the mail.
All forms and supporting documents submitted must be single-sided, standard 8½ x 11 letter-size pages.
Mark the envelope and the cover letter with the type of submission. For example, Original Submission, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485). Mark the envelope and the cover letter with the form number.
Introduce yourself and the purpose of the letter to USCIS (My name is _____ and I am writing this letter to _____.) Provide the key points to be communicated to the USCIS officer (Enclosed is Form I-130 and the supporting documents.) Brief conclusion that includes your contact details.
Although a signature may be considered valid if it is "photocopied, scanned, faxed, or similarly reproduced .... the copy must be of an original document containing an original handwritten signature, unless otherwise specified." See generally 1 USCIS Policy Manual, supra, at B.
Here are some common scenarios where a letter might be needed: Request for evidence (RFE): If USCIS needs additional information to process your application, they may issue a Request for Evidence. In this case, you will need to write a letter to provide the requested evidence or clarify details.
If any of the form's pages are missing or are completed with a different edition of the form, we may reject your application. If you hand write your answers, use black ink.
USCIS field offices do not allow walk-ins. You must have an appointment to visit an office.
Don't staple. Paper clips are fine. Binder clips are fine. Applications get scanned. Staples are more difficult to remove.