Sample Relative Petition List (Unmarried Son/Daughter of U.S. Citizen)

In order to initiate the immigrant visa process, the petitioner (U.S. citizen) must file a petition on behalf of the beneficiary (unmarried son/daughter) with the USCIS.

The following is a sample list of the documentation required by the USCIS.

1. Original Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) with filing fee ($420). Learn more about immigrant visa fees here.
2. Original Biographic Information Sheet (Form G-325A) for unmarried son/daughter.
3. Original Biographic Information Sheet (Form G-325A) for U.S. citizen.
4. Proof of petitioner’s U.S. citizenship.
   i. Copy of certificate of naturalization OR
   ii. Copy of biographic page of U.S. passport OR
   iii. Copy of certificate of birth
5. Two (2) color photographs (dimension of 2”x2”) of unmarried son/daughter.
6. Two (2) color photographs (dimension of 2”x2”) of U.S. citizen.
7. Proof of Relationship
   i. Copy of unmarried son/daughter’s birth certificate
8. Copy of marriage certificate of unmarried son/daughter’s parents.

*All foreign language documents must be accompanied by a certified English translation.