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USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) and EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review ) forms, mailing addresses, instructions and most importantly applicable laws and regulations are updated periodically.  Despite our best efforts, due to the volume of documents published by USCIS and EOIR, these documents may not be current.  USCIS at www.uscis.gov and www.justice.gov/eoir/  continues to provide free and updated information on forms, instructions and most importantly applicable laws and regulations.

The following includes a list of forms that are used to apply for this immigration benefit.  Pictures, money orders and supplemental documents are to be attached to each respective form. When more than one form is required, a package of forms with attached supplemental documents is to be submitted.  In order to be eligible to apply for an immigration benefit, a person must be eligible according to applicable laws and regulations.  Extensive legal research is a very important part of this process.  USCIS or EOIR publications provide very helpful information. 

Application Forms:

Form I-1360 (Rev. 1/18/2011) - Required

Form I-601 (Rev. 11/23/2010) - Required if Inadmissible Under INA § 212(a)(9)(C)(i)

Form I-212 (Rev. 11/23/2010) - Required

Form I-485 (Rev. 1/18/2011) - Required Once I-360 is Approved

Form I-485A (Rev. 1/18/2011) - Required Once Visa is Available if Eligible Under INA 245(i)

Form G-325A (Rev. 1/7/2011) - Required Once Visa is Available

Form I-1765 (Rev. 1/19/2011) - Optional for Employment Authorization

Form I-131 (Rev. 11/23/2010) - Optional for Travel Abroad Auth. Once Visa is Available

Form G-1145 (Rev. 5/10/2010) - Optional for Acceptance Notification

Form I-1693 (Rev. 7/20/2010) - To Be Prepared by Civil Surgeon

Form G-28 (Rev. 4/22/2009) - Only for Legal Counsel before before DHS and DOS

Form E-28 (Rev. 7/2009) - Only for Legal Counsel before Immigration Court

USCIS Official Instructions:

I-360 Form Instructions (Rev. 1/18/2011)

I-360 USCIS Information (Updated 4/1/11)

Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-360 (Updated 8/3/2010)

I-601 Form Instructions (Rev. 11/23/2010)

I-601 USCIS Information (Updated 1/31/11)

Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-601 (Updated 1/27/2010)

I-212 Form Instructions (Rev. 11/23/2010)

I-212 USCIS Information (Updated 1/121/11)

I-1485 Form Instructions (Rev. 1/18/2011)

I-485 USCIS Information (Updated 3/31/11)

I-1485A Form Instructions (Rev. 1/18/2011)

I-485A USCIS Information (Updated 4/1/11)

G-325A Form Instructions (Rev. 11/23/2010)

USCIS Information on G-325A (Updated 1/7/11)

I-1765 Form Instructions (Rev. 1/19/2011)

USCIS Information on I-765 (Updated 3/31/11)

Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-765 (Updated 11/24/2010)

Instructions for Electronically Filing Form I-765 (Rev. 8/23/2010)

I-131 Form Instructions (Rev. 11/23/2010)

I-131 USCIS Information (Updated 1/25/11)

Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-131 (Updated 11/24/2010)

Instructions for Electronically Filing Form I-131 (Updated 8/23/2010)

USCIS Information on I-693 (Updated 12/10/10)

Vaccination Requirements (Updated 3/5/2010)

Designated Civil Surgeons (Updated 7/26/2010)

Immigration Medical Examinations (Updated 6/12/010)

Expediting Request Criteria (Updated 9/21/2010)

General Information on Immigration Forms (Updated 11/22/2010)

General Filing Information (Printed 2/27/11)

General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing (Updated 12/3/2010)

Paying Immigration Fees (Updated 6/29/2009)

Photographs and Fingerprints (Updated 5/3/2010)

Signature Requirements for USCIS Forms (Updated 4/16/2008)

Tips for Filing Petitions and Applications to the National Benefits Center (Updated 8/11/10)

E-Filing Reference Guide (Updated 8/27/2008)

Avoiding Common E-Filing Mistakes (Updated 2/20/2011)

E-Filing Forms Concurrently (Updated 12/10/2010)

Submitting Supporting Documentation and E-Filing (Updated 1/3/2011)

Online Privacy Information Warning (Printed 2/20/2011)

Applicable Laws:

INA § 201(b)(2)(A)(i) (Printed 3/1/11)

INA § 204(a)(1)(A)(ii) (Printed 3/1/11)

INA § 212 (Updated 3/4/2010)

Applicable Regulations:

8 CFR 204.1(a)(2) (Printed 3/1/11)

8 CFR 204.2(b) (Printed 3/1/11)

8 CFR 204.2(i)(1)(iv) (Printed 3/1/11)

USCIS Publications:

Fact Sheet: USCIS To Process Applications of Widow(er)s of Deceased U.S. Citizens (Dated 3/3/2010)

Memo on Adjudicating Forms I-212 (Dated 05/19/09)

Regarding HIV:

HIV Removed from CDC List (Updated 5/18/2010)