Before your relative files: questions and papers
A printable from Family Petitions Overview. Fill it in by hand. Nothing you write is collected by this website.
Before your relative files: questions and papers
Who is filing
- My relative is a: citizen / green card holder (circle one)
- We are related as: ____________. Their age: ____
- Proof of their status: birth certificate, passport, naturalization certificate or green card copy
About me
- Birth certificate, passport, marriage and divorce papers
- Every entry and exit I remember, with dates: ________________________
- Any visa, I-94, parole paper or old immigration form
- Any petition filed for me before, especially before May 2001
- Any arrest, court or deportation papers
Questions for the lawyer
- What category am I in, and how long is that line now?
- Can I finish inside the U.S., or must I leave?
- Do any bars apply to me? Is there a waiver?
- Is it safe to file now?
Bring copies. Keep originals at home.
From Family Petitions Overview. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.