Papers to gather before a screening (parent and adult citizen child)
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Papers to gather before a screening (parent and adult citizen child)
About the child who will file
- Copy of U.S. birth certificate, passport, or naturalization or citizenship certificate
- Date of 21st birthday: ____________
- Proof of income: last tax return and recent pay stubs
About the parent
- Child's birth certificate with the parent's name on it
- Parent's birth certificate and passport, if you have them
- Marriage certificate, and divorce papers for any past marriage, if relevant
- Every entry and exit you remember, with dates: ________________________
- Any visa, I-94, parole paper, border paper or old immigration form
- Any court, arrest or deportation papers
- Any petition a relative or employer filed for you in the past, especially before May 2001
Questions to ask the lawyer
- Was I admitted or paroled, so I can apply without leaving?
- Do any bars apply to me, and is there a waiver I can use?
- Is it safe for me to file now?
Bring copies. Keep your originals safe at home. Do not write Social Security or bank numbers on this sheet.
From Citizen Child Sponsors Parent. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.