Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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Instructions for 1-130,Petition for Alien Relative

InstructionsPlease read these instructions carefully to properly complete this form. If you need more space to complete an answer, use aseparate sheet(s) of paper. Write your name and Alien Registration Number (A #), if any, at the top of each sheet of paper andindicate the part and number of the item to which the answer refers. If you do not follow the instructions, U.S. Citizenshipand Immigration Services (USCIS) may have to return your petition, which may delay fmal action. The filing addressesprovided on this form reflect the most current information as of the date this form was last printed. If you are filing Form I-nO morethan 30 days after the latest edition date shown in the lower right-hand comer, please visit our website online at www.uscis.gov beforeyou file, and check the Immigration Forms page to confirm the correct filing address and version currently in use. Check the editiondate located in the lower right-hand comer of the form. If the edition date on your Form 1-130 matches the edition date listed for Form1-130 on the online Immigration Forms page, your version is current and will be accepted by USCIS. If the edition date on the onlineversion is later, download a copy and use the online version. If you do not have Internet access, call the National Customer ServiceCenter at 1-800-375-5283 to verify the current filing address and edition date. Improperly filed forms will be rejected, and the feereturned, with instructions to resubmit the entire filing using the current form instructions.

IWhatIsthePu~pose of~hjs Fo~~?· ·'1 IWhOl\fayNo~ ~~!eJ'his1!:orm1-i.30? ·~,,~IA citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States may You may not file for a person in the following categories:file this form with US. Citizenship and Immigration Services 1. An adoptive parent or adopted child, if the adoption took place(USCIS) to establish the existence of a relationship to certain after the child's 16th birthday, or if the child has not been inalien relatives who wish to immigrate to the United States. the legal custody and living with the parent(s) for at least two

years.

1. If you are a U.S.citizen you must file a separate Form 1-130for eacheligible relative. You may file a Form 1-130for:

A. Your husband or wife;B. Your unmarried child under age 21;C. Your unmarried son or daughter age 21 or older;D. Your married son or daughter of any age;E, Your brother(s) or sister(s) (you must be age 21 or older);F. Your mother or father (you must be age 21 or older).

2. If you are a lawful permanent resident of United States, youmay file this form for:

A. Your husband or wife;B. Your unmarried child under age 21;C. Your unmarried son or daughter age 21 or older.

NOTE:1. There is no visa category for married children of permanent

residents. If an unmarried son or daughter of a perrnanentresident marries before the permanent resident becomes aUS. citizen, any petition flied for that son or daughter will beautomatically revoked.

2. If your relative qualifies under paragraph I(Q, 1(D), or l(E)above, separate petitions are not required for his or herhusband or wife or unmarried children under 21 years of age.

3. If your relative qualifies under paragraph 2(B) or 2(Qabove, separate petitions are not required for his or herunmarried children under 21 years of age.

4. The persons described in number 2 and 3 of the above NOTEwill be able to apply for an immigrant visa along with yourrelative.

2, A natural parent, if the US. citizen son or daughter gainedpermanent residence through adoption.

3. A stepparent or stepchild, if the marriage that created therelationship took place after the child's 18th birthday.

4. A husband or wife, if you and your spouse were not bothphysically present at the marriage ceremony, and the marriagewas not consummated.

5. A husband or wife, if you gained lawful permanent residentstatus by virtue of a prior marriage to a U S. citizen or lawfulpermanent resident, unless:

A. A period of five years has elapsed since you became alawful permanent resident; or

B. You can establish by clear and convincing evidence thatthe prior marriage through which you gained yourimmigrant status was not entered into for the purpose ofevading any provision of the immigration laws; or

C. Your prior marriage through which you gained yourimmigrant status was terminated by the death of yourformer spouse.

6. A husband or wife, if you married your husband or wife whileyour husband or wife was the subject of an exclusion,deportation, removal, or rescission proceeding regarding hisor her right to be admitted into or to remain in the UnitedStates, or while a decision in any of these proceedings wasbefore any court on judicial review, unless:

You prove by clear and convincing evidence that the marriageis legally valid where it took place, and that you and yourhusband or wife married in good faith and not for the purposeof procuring the admission of your husband or wife as animmigrant, and that no fee or any other consideration (otherthan appropriate attorney fees) was given for your filing ofthis petition ORYour husband or wife has lived outside the United States,after the marriage, for a period of at least two years.

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7. A husband or wife, if it has been legally determined thatsuch an alien has attempted or conspired to enter into amarriage for the purpose of evading the immigration laws.

8. A grandparent, grandchild, nephew, niece, uncle, aunt,cousin, or in-law.

IGeneralI~strudions'

Step 1. Fill Out Form 1-130

1. Type or print legibly in black ink.

2. If extra space is needed to complete any item, attach acontinuation sheet, indicate the item number, and date andsign each sheet.

3. Answer all questions fully and accurately. State that anitem is not applicable with "NIA." If the answer is none,write "none."

Translations. Any foreign language document must beaccompanied by a full English translation that the translator hascertified as complete and correct, and by the translator'scertification that he or she is competent to translate the foreignlanguage into English.

Copies. If these instructions state that a copy of a document maybe filed with this petition, submit a copy. If you choose to sendthe original, USCIS may keep that original for our records. IfUSCIS requires the original, it will be requested.

What Documents Do You Need to Show That YouAre a U.S. Citizen?

1. If you were born in the United States, a copy of your birthcertificate, issued by a civil registrar, vital statistics office, orother civil authority.

2. A copy of your naturalization certificate or certificate ofcitizenship issued by USCIS or the former INS.

3. A copy of Form FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad of aCitizen of the United States, issued by a U.S.Embassy or consulate.

4. A copy of your unexpired U.S. passport; or

5. An original statement from a U.S. consular officerverifying that you are a U.S. citizen with a valid passport.

6. If you do not have any of the above documents and youwere born in the United States, see instructions underPage 3, "What If a Document Is Not Available?"

What Documents Do You Need to Show That YouAre a Permanent Resident?

If you are a permanent resident, you must file your petitionwith a copy of the front and back of your permanent residentcard. If you have not yet received your card, submit copies ofyour passport biographic page and the page showingadmission as a permanent resident, or other evidence ofpermanent resident status issued by USCIS or the former INS.

What Documents Do You Need to Prove FamilyRelationship?

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You have to prove that there is a family relationship betweenyou and your relative. If you are filing for:

1. A husband or wife, submit the following documentation:

A. A copy of your marriage certificate.

B. If either you or your spouse were previously married,submit copies of documents showing that all priormarriages were legally terminated.

C. A passport-style color photo of yourself and apassport -style color photo of your husband or wife,taken within 30 days of the date of this petition. Thephotos must have a white background and be glossyunretouched and not mounted. The dimensions of thefull frontal facial image should be about I inch fromthe chin to top of the hair. Using pencil or felt pen,lightly print the name (and Alien Registration Number,if known) on the back of each photograph.

D. A completed and signed Form G-325A, BiographicInformation, for you and a Form G-325A for yourhusband or wife. Except for your name and signatureyou do not have to repeat on Form G-325A theinformation given on your Form I-130 petition.

NOTE: In addition to the required documentation listedabove, you should submit one or more of the followingtypes of documentation that may evidence that bona fidesof your marriage:

E. Documentation showing joint ownership or property;or

F. A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence;or

G. Documentation showing co-mingling of financialresources; or

H Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, thepetitioner, and your spouse together; or

L Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties havingpersonal knowledge of the bona fides of the maritalrelationship. (Each affidavit must contain the full nameand address, date and place of birth of the personmaking the affidavit, his or her relationship to thepetitioner of beneficiary, if any, and completeinformation and details explaining how the personacquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or

J. Any other relevant documentation to establish thatthere is an ongoing marital union.

NOTE: If you married your husband or wife while yourhusband or wife was the subject of an exclusion, deportation,removal, or rescission proceeding (including judicial reviewof the decision in one of these proceedings), this evidencemust be sufficient to establish the bona fides or your marriageby clear and convincing evidence.

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2. A child and you are the mother: Submit a copy of the child'sbirth certificate showing your name and the name of your child.

What If Your Name Has Changed?

3. A child and you are the father: Submit a copy of the child'sbirth certificate showing both parents' names and your marriagecertificate.

4. A child born out of wedlock and you are the father: If the childwas not legitimated before reaching 18 years old, you must fileyour petition with copies of evidence that a bona fide parent-childrelationship existed between the father and the child before thechild reached 21 years. This may include evidence that the fatherlived with the child, supported him or her, or otherwise showedcontinuing parental interest in the child's welfare.

5. A brothel' or sister: Submit a copy of your birth certificate and acopy of your brother's or sister's birth certificate showing that youhave at least one common parent. If you and your brother or sisterhave a common father but different mothers, submit copies of themarriage certificates of the father to each mother and copies ofdocuments showing that any prior marriages of either your fatheror mothers were legally terminated. If you and your brother orsister are related through adoption or through a stepparent, or ifyou have a common father and either of you were not legitimatedbefore your 18th birthday, see also 8 and 9 below.

6. A mother: Submit a copy of your birth certificate showing yourname and your mother's name.

7. A father: Submit a copy of your birth certificate showing thenames of both parents. Also give a copy of your parents' marriagecertificate establishing that your father was married to your motherbefore you were born, and copies of documents showing that anyprior marriages of either your father or mother were legallyterminated. If you are filing for a stepparent or adoptive parent, orif you are filing for your father and were not legitimated beforeyour 18th birthday, also see 4, 8, and 9.

8. Stepparent/Stepchild: If your petition is based on a stepparent-stepchild relationship, you must file your petition with a copy of themarriage certificate ofthe stepparent to the child's natural parentshowing that the marriage occurred before the child's 18th birthday,copies of documents showing that any prior marriages were legallyterminated and a copy of the stepchild's birth certificate.

9. Adoptive parent or adopted child: If you and the person you arefiling for are related by adoption, you must submit a copy of theadoption decree(s) showing that the adoption took place before thechild became 16 years old.

If you adopted the sibling of a child you already adopted, you mustsubmit a copy of the adoption decree(s) showing that the adoption ofthe sibling occurred before that child's 18th birthday.

In either case, you must also submit copies of evidence that each childwas in the legal custody of and resided with the parent(s) who adoptedhim or her for at least two years before or after adoption. Legal custodymay only be granted by a court or recognized government entity and isusually granted at the time of the adoption is fmalized. However, iflegal custody is granted by a court or recognized government agencyprior to the adoption, that time may count to fulfill the two-year legalcustody requirement.

If either you or the person you are filing for is using a nameother than shown on the relevant documents, you must fileyour petition with copies of the legal documents that effectedthe change, such as a marriage certificate, adoption decree orcourt order.

What If a Document Is Not Available?

In such situation, submit a statement from the appropriatecivil authority certifying that the document or documents arenot available. You must also submit secondary evidence,including:

A. Church record: A copy of a document bearing the sealof the church, showing the baptism, dedication orcomparable rite occurred within two months after birth,and showing the date and place of the child's birth, date ofthe religious ceremony, and the names of the child'sparents.

B. School record: A letter from the authority (preferably thefirst school attended) showing the date of admission to theschool, the child's date of birth or age at that time, place ofbirth, and names of the parents.

C. Census record: State or Federal census record showingthe names, place of birth, date of birth, or the age of theperson listed.

D. Affidavits: Written statements sworn to or affmned bytwo persons who were living at the time and who havepersonal knowledge of the event you are trying to prove.For example, the date and place of birth, marriage ordeath. The person making the affidavit does not have tobe a US. citizen. Each affidavit should contain thefollowing information regarding the person making theaffidavit: his or her full name, address, date and place ofbirth, and his or her relationship to you, if any, fullinformation concerning the event, and complete detailsexplaining how the person acquired knowledge of theevent.

I Where r- File?

If you reside in the United States, file the I-130 form at theLockbox according to following instructions:

If you are the petitioner and you reside in Alaska, Arizona,California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana,Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana,Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, SouthDakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, or Wyoming and youare filing only Form I-130, mail the petition to the USCISLockbox Facility. The address is as follows:

USCISP.O. Box 804625Chicago, IL 60680-4107

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If you are the petitioner and you reside in Alabama, Arkansas,Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire,New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma,Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina,Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, US. Virgin Islands, WestVirginia, or District of Columbia and you are filing only FormI-130, mail the petition to the uscrs Lockbox Facility. The addressis as follows:

USCISP.O. Box 804616Chicago, IL 60680-4107

NOTE: If the Form I-130 petition is being filed concurrently withForm 1-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or AdjustStatus, submit both forms concurrently to:

u.s. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesP.O. Box 805887Chicago, IL 60680-4107

For couriers/express deliveries:

USCISAttn: FBAS131 South Dearborn - 3rd FloorChicago, IL 60603-5517

Petitioners residing abroad: If you live in Canada, file your petitionat the Vermont Service Center. Exception: If you are a US. citizenresiding in Canada, and you are petitioning for your spouse, child, orparent, you may file the petition at the nearest US. Embassy orconsulate, except for those in Quebec City. If you reside elsewhereoutside the United States file, your relative petition at the USC1S officeoverseas or the US. Embassy or consulate having jurisdiction over thearea where you live. For further information, contact the nearest US.Embassy or consulate.

IWhat Is the Filing Fee?

The filing fee for a Form is $355.

Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check ormoney order for Form I-130:

1. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank orother financial institution located in the United States andmust be payable in U.S. currency; and

2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S.Department of Homeland Security, unless:

A. If you live in Guam and are filing your petitionthere, make it payable to Treasurer, Guam.

B. If you live in the U.S. Virgin Islands and are filingyour petition there, make it payable toCommissioner of Finance of the Virgin Islands.

C. If you live outside the United States, Guam, or theU.S. Virgin Islands, contact the nearest U.S.Embassy or consulate for instructions on themethod of payment.

NOTE: Please spell out U.S. Department of HomelandSecurity; do not use the initials "USDHS" or "DHS."

How to Check If the Fees Are CorrectThe form fee on tins form is current as of the edition dateappearing in the lower right comer of this page. However,because USCIS fees change periodically, you can verify if thefees are correct by following one of the steps below:

1. Visit our website at www.uscis.gov, select"Immigration Forms," and check the appropriate fee;

2. Review the fee schedule included in your form package,if you called us to request the form, or

3. Telephone our National Customer Service Center at1-800-375-5283 and ask for the fee information.

When Will a Visa Become Available?

When a petition is approved for the husband, wife, parent, orunmarried minor child of a United States citizen, these personsare classified as imnunediate relatives. They do not have to waitfor a visa number because immediate relatives are not subject tothe inunigrant visa limit.

For alien relatives in preference categories, a limited number ofimmigrant visas are issued each year. The visas are processedin the order in which the petitions are properly filed andaccepted by uscrs. To be considered properly filed, a petitionmust be fully completed and signed, and the fee must be paid.

For a monthly report on the dates when immigrant visas areavailable, call the U.S. Department of State at (202) 663-1541,or visit: v.'WW. travel. state. gov.

If you change your address and you have an application orpetition pending with USCIS, you may change your addressonline at www.uscis.gov.click on "Change your address withUSCIS," and follow the prompts. Or you may complete and mailForm AR-ll, Alien's Change of Address Card, to:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesChange of AddressP.O. Box 7134London, KY 40742-7134

For commercial overnight or fast freight services only, mail to:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesChange of Address1084-1 South Laurel RoadLondon, KY 40744

Notice to Persons Filing for Spouses, If Married LessThan Two Years

Pursuant to section 216 of the Immigration and NationalityAct, your alien spouse may be granted conditional permanentresident status in the United States as of the date he or she isadmitted or adjusted to conditional status by a USCIS officer.Both you and your conditional resident spouse are required to fileForm 1-751, Joint Petition to Remove Conditional Basis of Alien'sPenn anent Resident Status, during the 90-day period immediatelybefore the second anniversary of the date your alien spouse wasgranted conditional permanent resident status.

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Otherwise, the rights, privileges, responsibilites, and dutiesthat apply to all other permanent residents apply equally to aconditional permanent resident. A conditional permanentresident is not limited to the right to apply for naturalization,file petitions on behalf of qualifying relatives, or residepermanently in the United States as an immigrant inaccordance with our Nation's immigration laws.

NOTE: Failure to file the Form 1-751 joint petition to removethe conditional basis of the alien spouse's permanent residentstatus will result in the termination of his or her permanentresident status and initiation of removal proceedings.

I Processing Information

Acceptance. Any I-l30 petition that is not properly signed oraccompanied by the correct fee will be rejected with a notice thatthe petition is deficient. You may correct the deficiency andresubmit the petition. However, a rejected petition does notretain a filing date. A petition is not considered properly fileduntil accepted by USCIS.

Initial Processing. Once the petition has been accepted, it willbe checked for completeness, including submission of therequired initial evidence. If you do not completely fill out theform or file it without the required initial evidence, you will notestablish a basis for eligibility, and USCIS may deny yourpetition.

Requests for More Information. We may request moreinformation or evidence, or we may request that you appear ata uscrs office for an interview. We may also request thatyou submit the originals of any copy. We will return theseoriginals when they are no longer needed.

Decision. The decision on Form I-l30 involves adetermination of whether you have established eligibility forthe requested benefit. You will be notified of the decision inwriting.

IUSCIS Forms and Information

To order USCIS forms, call our toll-free number at1-800-870-3676. You can also get uscrs forms andinformation on immigration laws, regulations, and proceduresby telephoning our National Customer Service Center at1-800-375-5283 or visiting our internet website at www.uscis.gov.

As an alternative to waiting in line for assistance at your localUSCIS office, you can now schedule an appointment throughour internet-based system, InfoPass. To access the system,visit our website. Use the InfoPass appointment scheduler andfollow the screen prompts to set up your appointment.InfoPass generates an electronic appointment notice thatappears on the screen.

Ipenalties ..

If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a materialfact or submit a false document with this request, we willdeny the benefit you are filing for, and may deny any otherimmigration benefit.

In addition, you will face severe penalties provided by law,and may be subject to criminal prosecution.

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We ask for the information on this form, and associatedevidence, to determine if you have established eligibility forthe immigration benefit for which you are filing. Our legalright to ask for this information is in 8 U.S.c. 1255. We mayprovide this information to other government agencies.Failure to provide this information, and any requestedevidence, may delay a fmal decision or result in denial ofyour request.

An agency may not conduct or sponsor an informationcollection, and a person is not required to respond to acollection of information unless it displays a currently validOMB control number. The pnblic reporting burden for tinscollection of information is estimated at 90 minutes perresponse, including the time for reviewing instructions andcompleting and submitting the form, Send commentsregarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of thiscollection of information, including suggestions for reducingthis burden, to: u.s. Citizenship and Immigration Services,Regulatory Management Division, IIIMassachusettsAvenue, N.W., 3rd Floor, Suite 3008, Washington, DC20529. OMB No. 1615-0012. Do not mail your applicationto this address.

Checklist

• Did you answer each question on the Form I-l30 petition?• Did you sign and date the petition?• Did you enclose the correct filing fee for each petition?• Did you submit proof of your U.S. citizenship or lawful

permanent residence?• Did you submit other required supporting evidence?

!fyou are filing for your husband or wife, did you include:

• His or her photograph?• YourcompletedFormG-325A?• His or her Form G-325A?

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1-130 Petition for Alien Relative3

DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BLOCK - FOR USCIS OFFICE ONLYA#

Action Stamp Fee StampSection of Law/V isa Categoryo 201 (b) Spouse - IR-l/CR-lo 201 (b) Child - IR-2/CR-2o 201(b)Parent-IR-5o 203(a)(1) Unrn. S or D - Fl-lo 203(a)(2)(A)Spouse - F2-1 Petition was filed on: (priority date)o 203(a)(2)(A) Child - F2-2 oPersonal Interview o Previously Forwardedo 203(a)(2)(B) Unrn. S or D - F2-4 OPel oBen. " A" File Reviewed o 1-485 Filed Simultaneouslyo 203(a)(3) Married S or D - F3-1 o Field Investigation o 204(g) Resolvedo 203(a)(4) Brother/Sister - F4-1 o 203(a)(2)(A) Resolved o 203(g) Resolved

Remarks:

A. Relationship You are the petitioner. Your relative is the beneficiary.

1. I am filing this petition for my:

o Husband/Wife 0 Parent 0Brother/Sister 0 Child

2. Are you related by adoption? 3. Did you gain permanent residence through adoption?

DYes 0 No 0 Yes 0 No

1. Name (Family name in CAPS) (Middle)

C. Information about your relativeB. Information about you(First)

2. Address (Number and Street) (Apt. No.)

(Town or City) (Zip/Postal Code)(State/Country)

3. Place 01BiHh (lown or Cay) (State/Country)

4. Date of Birth 5. GenderoMaleo Female

6. Marital Statuso Married 0 SingleoWidowed 0 Divorced

7. Other Names Used (including maiden name)

8.Date and Place of Present Marriage (if manied)

9. U.S. Social Security Number (If any) 10. Alien Registration Number

11. Name(s) of Prior Husband(s)/wive(s) 12. Date(s) Marriage(s) Ended

13. If you are a U.S. citizen, complete the following:

My citizenship was acquired through (check one):o Birth in the U.S.o Naturalization. Give certificate number and date and place of issuance.

o Parents. Have you obtained a certificate of citizenship in your own name?

DYes. Give certificate number, date and place of issuance. 0 No

14. If you are a lawful permanent resident alien, complete the following:

Date and place of admission for or adjustment to lawful permanentresidence and class of admission.

14b. Did you gain permanent resident status through marriage to aU.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident'!

DYes ONo

1. Name (Family name in CAPS) (First) (Middle)

2.Address (Number and Street) (Apt. No.)

(Town or City) (State/Country) (Zip/Postal Code)

3. Place of Birth (Town or City) (State/Country)

4. Date of Birth 5. Gendero Male

o Female7. Other Names Used (including maiden name)

6. Marital Statuso Married 0 Single

o Widowed 0 Divorced

8. Date and Place of Present Marriage (if married)

9. U.S. Social Security Number (If any) 10. Alien Registration Number

11. Name(s) of Prior Husband(s)/wive(s) 12. Date(s) Marriage(s) Ended

13. Has your relative ever been in the U.S.? DYes o No

14. If your relative is currently in the U.S., complete the following:He or she arrived as a:(visitor, student, stowaway, without inspection, etc.)

Arrival/Departure Record (1-94)

I I I ~ I I I IDate arrived

Date authorized stay expired, or will expire, asshown on Form 1-94 or 1-95

15. Name and address of present employer (if any)

Date this employment began

16. Has your relative ever been under immigration proceed.ings?

o No 0 Yes Where When

o Removal 0Exclusion/Deportation 0 Rescission OJudicial Proceedings

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C. Information about your alien relative (continued)17. List husband/wife and all children of your relative.

(Name) (Relationship) (Date of Birth) (Country of Birth)

18. Address in the United States where your relative intends to live.

(Street Address) (Town or City) (State)

19. Your relative's address abroad. (Include street, city, province and country) Phone Number (if any)

20. If your relative's native alphabet is other than Roman letters, write his or her name and foreign address in the native alphabet.(Name) Address (Include street, city, province and country):

21. If filing for your husband/wife, give last address at which you lived together. (Include street, city, province, if any, and country):From: To:

22. Complete the information below if your relative is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status.Your relative is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident at the USCIS office in:

If your relative is not eligible for adjustment of status, he or she will apply for avisa abroad at the American consular post in:

(City) (State) (City) (CountryNOTE: Designation of a U.S. embassy or consulate outside the country of your relative's last residence does not guarantee acceptance forprocessing by that post. Acceptance is at the discretion of the designated embassy or consulate.

D. Other information1. If separate petitions are also being submitted for other relatives, give names of each and relationship.

2. Have you ever before filed a petition for this or any other alien? DYes D No

If "Yes," give name, place and date offtling and result.

WARNING: USCIS investigates claimed relationships and verifies the validity of documents. USCIS seeks criminal prosecutions when familyrelationships are falsified to obtain visas.

PENALTIES: By law, you may be imprisoned for not more than five years or fined $250,000, or both, for entering into a marriage contract for thepurpose of evading any provision of the immigration laws. In addition, you may be fined up to $10,000 and imprisoned for up to five years, or both, forknowingly and willfully falsifying or concealing a material fact or using any false document in submitting this petition.

YOUR CERTIFICATION: I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America, that the foregoing is true and correct.Furthermore, I authorize the release of any information from my records that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services needs to determine eligiblity forthe benefit thatI am seeking.

E. Signature of petitioner.Date Phone Number (

F. Signature of person preparing this form, if other than the petitioner.I declare that I prepared this document at the request of the person above and that it is based on all information of which I have any knowledge.

Print Name Signature-------------------------------- ------------------------------- Date

Address G-281D or VOLAG Number, if any.

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G-325, Biographic InformationDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

(Family Name) (First Name) (Middle Name) 0 Male Date of Birth CitizenshiplNationality File Number

0(mm/dd/yyyy)

FemaleA

All Other Names Used (include names by previous marriages) City and Country of Birth U.S. Social Security # (if any)

Family Name First Name Date of Birth City, and Country of Birth (if known) City and Country of Residence(mm/dd/yyyy)

FatherMother

I (Maiden Name)Current Husband or Wife (If none, so state) First Name Date of Birth City and Country of Birth Date of Marriage Place of MarriageFamily Name (For wife, give maiden name) (mmldd/yyyy)

Fonner Husbands or Wives (If none, so state) First Name Date of Birth City and Country of Birth Date ofTennination Place of TerminationFamily Name (For wife, give maiden name) (mm/dd/yyyy) of Marriage of Marriage

Applicant's residence last five years. List present address first,

Street and Number City Province or State Country From ToMonth Year Month Year

Present Time

Applicant's last address outside the United States of more than one year.

Street and Number City Province or Stat.e Country From ToMont.h Year Month Year

I IApplicant's employment last five years. (If none, so state.) List present employment first.

Full Name and Add ress of Employer Occupation (SpeciJY)From To

Month Year Month Year

Present Time

Last occupation abroad if not shown above. (Include all information requested above.)

I I I I111is form is submitted in connection with an application for: Signature of Applicant Date

o Naturalization o Other (Specify):

o Status as Permanent ResidentIf your native alphabet IS ill other than Roman letters, wnte your name ill your natrve alphabet below:

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Penalties: Severe penalties are provided by law for knowingly and willfully falsifying or concealing a material fact.Applicant: Print your name and Alien Registration Number in the box outlined by heavy border below.

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Complete This Box (Family Name) (Given Name) (Middle Name) (Alien Registration Number)

Form G-325 (Rev. 06/12/09)Y