United States forms

Every United States visa form with a direct government download link.

10 programmes covering the most-used United States visa routes. Every link below points at the official government download page — your form is always the current version.

United States — Family-based Immigration (Form I-130)

  • Form I-130

    Petition for Alien Relative

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-130

    Petition for Alien Relative

    Before applying

    The US citizen / LPR sponsor files this to start the family-immigration process. Filed BEFORE the foreign spouse / fiancé can apply.

    Heads up: The Genesis form for spousal / parent / sibling immigration. Online filing via myUSCIS is faster + cheaper ($625 vs $675 paper) and provides receipt confirmation immediately.

  • Form I-130A

    Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-130A

    Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary

    Submit with application

    Spouse-specific addendum to I-130 — address history + work history.

    Filed by applicantDownload from uscis.gov
  • Form I-864

    Affidavit of Support

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-864

    Affidavit of Support

    Submit with application

    The sponsor's binding financial-support undertaking — income proof + tax returns for the last 3 years. Required for almost every family-based immigrant visa.

  • DS-260

    Online Immigrant Visa Application

    Official source — state.gov

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    DS-260

    Online Immigrant Visa Application

    Submit with application

    Online form filed by the foreign spouse at the consulate stage (after I-130 approval + NVC processing).

    Heads up: Submit via CEAC online portal (https://ceac.state.gov/iv), not a paper form.

    Filed by applicantDownload from state.gov

United States — Fiancé(e) Visa (Form I-129F / K-1)

  • Form I-129F

    Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-129F

    Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)

    Before applying

    Filed by the US citizen to bring foreign fiancé(e) to the US to marry within 90 days of arrival.

  • DS-160

    Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

    Official source — state.gov

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    DS-160

    Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

    Submit with application

    Foreign fiancé(e) submits at consulate stage after I-129F approval.

    Filed by applicantDownload from state.gov
  • Form I-134

    Affidavit of Support (lighter version for nonimmigrants)

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-134

    Affidavit of Support (lighter version for nonimmigrants)

    Submit with application

    US citizen sponsor's financial support for the K-1 stay (different from the heavier I-864 used post-marriage).

  • Form I-485

    Application to Register Permanent Residence

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-485

    Application to Register Permanent Residence

    After decision

    Filed AFTER marriage (within the 90-day window) to adjust status to LPR. Marks the start of the green-card phase.

    Filed by applicantDownload from uscis.gov

United States — H-1B / L-1 Employer-Sponsored Work

  • Form I-129

    Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-129

    Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

    Before applying

    Employer files to sponsor a foreign worker on H-1B / L-1 / O-1 / TN. The Genesis form for almost every US work-visa class.

  • ETA-9035

    Labor Condition Application (H-1B prerequisite)

    Official source — dol.gov

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    ETA-9035

    Labor Condition Application (H-1B prerequisite)

    Before applying

    Filed with Dept of Labor (not USCIS) BEFORE the I-129 petition. Certifies the employer is paying the prevailing wage + complying with H-1B rules.

    Heads up: LCA must be certified by DOL before USCIS will accept the I-129. This is the slow step for first-time sponsors.

    Filed by employerDownload from dol.gov
  • Form I-907

    Request for Premium Processing

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-907

    Request for Premium Processing

    Submit with application

    Optional add-on — guarantees USCIS adjudicates I-129 within 15 calendar days for $2,805 extra fee.

  • DS-160

    Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

    Official source — state.gov

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    DS-160

    Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

    Submit with application

    Foreign worker files at consulate stage after I-129 approval.

    Filed by applicantDownload from state.gov

United States — F-1 Student visa

F-1 is the workhorse US study visa. Issued for 'duration of status' (DS) — covers the entire program length + 60-day grace period. On-campus 20 hrs/week permitted; OPT (Optional Practical Training) after graduation: 12 months + 24 STEM extension.

  • Form I-20

    Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status

    Official source — studyinthestates.dhs.gov

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    Form I-20

    Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status

    Before applying

    Issued by the SEVP-certified school once you've been admitted + paid the SEVIS fee. Required to apply for the F-1 visa.

    Heads up: Wet-signed by both the school's DSO and the student. Multiple I-20s if attending different schools.

  • Form I-901 (SEVIS Fee)

    SEVIS I-901 Fee Payment

    Official source — fmjfee.com

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    Form I-901 (SEVIS Fee)

    SEVIS I-901 Fee Payment

    Before applying

    $350 fee paid online at fmjfee.com BEFORE the consular interview. Receipt printed + brought to the visa appointment.

  • DS-160

    Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

    Official source — state.gov

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    DS-160

    Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

    Submit with application

    Submit at ceac.state.gov/genniv. Save the confirmation barcode + bring to the interview.

    Filed by applicantDownload from state.gov
  • Form I-94

    Arrival/Departure Record (auto on entry)

    Official source — i94.cbp.dhs.gov

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    Form I-94

    Arrival/Departure Record (auto on entry)

    After decision

    Generated automatically at CBP entry. Print from i94.cbp.dhs.gov post-arrival; required for SSN application + on-campus work.

United States — B-1 / B-2 Visitor visa

B-1 covers business meetings + conferences; B-2 covers tourism + family visits + medical treatment. Almost always issued as a combined B-1/B-2. Validity + entries per applicant nationality follows the State Dept reciprocity schedule.

  • DS-160

    Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

    Official source — state.gov

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    DS-160

    Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

    Submit with application

    Fully online. The 'visa application' itself — no PDF. Submit at ceac.state.gov/genniv, print the barcoded confirmation page for the interview.

    Heads up: Single most-completed US visa form globally. Save your application ID to retrieve a partial draft later.

    Filed by applicantDownload from state.gov
  • Form DS-156

    Nonimmigrant Visa Application (paper, legacy)

    Official source — state.gov

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    Form DS-156

    Nonimmigrant Visa Application (paper, legacy)

    Submit with application

    Largely retired — kept here for the small set of consulates that still accept paper applications for B1/B2 in addition to DS-160.

    Filed by applicantDownload from state.gov

United States — L-1 Intracompany Transferee (L-1A / L-1B)

  • Form I-129

    Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-129

    Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

    Before applying

    Filed by the US employer (parent / subsidiary / affiliate of the foreign company). Same form used for H-1B; L-1 supplement attached.

  • L Classification Supplement (I-129L)

    L Supplement to Form I-129

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    L Classification Supplement (I-129L)

    L Supplement to Form I-129

    Submit with application

    Specifies the L-1A (executive/manager) vs L-1B (specialised-knowledge) classification, qualifying employment abroad (1+ continuous year in past 3 years), and US role.

    Heads up: L-1A maximum stay is 7 years; L-1B is 5 years. L-1A is the EB-1C green-card precursor for executives.

  • Form I-907

    Request for Premium Processing

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-907

    Request for Premium Processing

    Submit with application

    Optional $2,805 add-on — 15-business-day USCIS adjudication guarantee.

  • DS-160

    Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

    Official source — state.gov

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    DS-160

    Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

    Submit with application

    Worker files at the consular stage post-I-129 approval.

    Filed by applicantDownload from state.gov

United States — EB-5 Investor (Immigrant Investor Program)

  • Form I-526E

    Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-526E

    Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor

    Before applying

    Filed by the foreign investor — proves the $800k (TEA/rural) or $1.05M (standard) investment is at risk + creating 10+ jobs.

    Heads up: Reform & Integrity Act 2022 raised minimums + introduced reserved visas (20% rural, 10% TEA, 2% infrastructure).

    Filed by applicantDownload from uscis.gov
  • Form I-485

    Application to Register Permanent Residence (Adjustment of Status)

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-485

    Application to Register Permanent Residence (Adjustment of Status)

    Submit with application

    Filed concurrently with I-526E if the investor is already in the US on another status. Otherwise consular processing via DS-260.

    Filed by applicantDownload from uscis.gov
  • Form I-829

    Petition to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-829

    Petition to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status

    After decision

    Filed in months 21-24 of the conditional 2-year green card. Proves the investment remained at risk + the 10 jobs were created.

    Filed by applicantDownload from uscis.gov

United States — Adjustment of Status to Permanent Resident (I-485)

I-485 + I-693 + I-864 + I-765 + I-131 is the 'concurrent filing' bundle — typical for marriage-based AOS. Filing all together speeds the case + gets work + travel authorisation during the wait.

  • Form I-485

    Application to Register Permanent Residence

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-485

    Application to Register Permanent Residence

    Submit with application

    The headline AOS form — filed in the US to convert from temporary status (H-1B, K-1 post-marriage, L-1, F-1+OPT, etc.) to LPR.

    Filed by applicantDownload from uscis.gov
  • Form I-693

    Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-693

    Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record

    Submit with application

    Sealed envelope from a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. Required for almost every AOS case.

    Heads up: Valid for 2 years from civil surgeon's signature. Bundling with I-485 filing avoids RFE.

    Filed by applicantDownload from uscis.gov
  • Form I-864

    Affidavit of Support

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-864

    Affidavit of Support

    Submit with application

    Sponsor's binding financial undertaking — household-income proof, tax returns last 3 years. Required for family-based AOS.

  • Form I-765

    Application for Employment Authorization (EAD)

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-765

    Application for Employment Authorization (EAD)

    Submit with application

    Optional concurrent filing — gets the applicant a work permit while the AOS pends. Typically issued in 3-6 months.

    Filed by applicantDownload from uscis.gov
  • Form I-131

    Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-131

    Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)

    Submit with application

    Optional concurrent filing — allows the applicant to travel internationally during the AOS pendency without abandoning the application.

    Filed by applicantDownload from uscis.gov

United States — O-1 Extraordinary Ability visa

O-1 has no cap, no lottery, no degree requirement, and renewable indefinitely. Three categories: O-1A (sciences/education/business/athletics), O-1B (arts), O-1B (motion picture/TV). Pathway to EB-1A green card for the strongest cases.

  • Form I-129

    Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-129

    Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

    Before applying

    Filed by the US employer / agent. O-1 supplement attached. Most O-1 applicants use an 'agent' rather than an employer to preserve multi-employer flexibility.

  • O and P Classification Supplement (I-129O/P)

    O classification supplement to I-129

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    O and P Classification Supplement (I-129O/P)

    O classification supplement to I-129

    Submit with application

    Specifies the extraordinary-ability evidence + advisory-opinion letters from peer organisations.

  • Advisory opinion

    Peer organisation consultation letter

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Advisory opinion

    Peer organisation consultation letter

    Before applying

    Required from a US peer group / labour union / management organisation in the applicant's field. Confirms the qualification + intended work.

    Heads up: Some fields don't have a peer group (e.g. niche athletes); USCIS accepts a 'no peer group exists' attestation in those cases.

  • Form I-907

    Request for Premium Processing

    Official source — uscis.gov

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    Form I-907

    Request for Premium Processing

    Submit with application

    Optional $2,805 — 15-day USCIS adjudication.

  • DS-160

    Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

    Official source — state.gov

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    DS-160

    Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

    Submit with application

    Worker files at consulate stage post-I-129 approval.

    Filed by applicantDownload from state.gov

United States — E-2 Treaty Investor visa

E-2 is unique among US work visas: no minimum stated investment (case-by-case 'substantial'); no LCA / no labour-market test; spouse + children get E-2D dependent visas with full work authorisation. Renewable indefinitely in 2-5 year increments. NOT a PR pathway directly — must convert to EB-5 or another category.

  • DS-160

    Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

    Official source — state.gov

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    DS-160

    Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

    Submit with application

    Filed at the US consulate in the applicant's country of citizenship. Treaty country required — full list at travel.state.gov.

    Filed by applicantDownload from state.gov
  • DS-156E

    Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application

    Official source — state.gov

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    DS-156E

    Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application

    Submit with application

    E-visa-specific supplement detailing the investment, business structure, source-of-funds, employee plans. Available via the State Department eForms portal.

    Heads up: The case rests on this form's narrative — $150k-$500k 'substantial' investment, real-and-operating enterprise, applicant develops + directs the business, employs US workers.

    Filed by applicantDownload from state.gov

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