When USCIS can still say no checklist
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Printable checklist
Strong file checklist
Required papers
- Every item in the I-485 instructions, checked off one by one
- Medical exam (Form I-693) from a USCIS civil surgeon
- Affidavit of support (I-864) with tax returns; joint sponsor if needed
- Birth certificate and translations
- Proof of how I entered (I-94, visa, parole paper)
Positive factors
- Proof of family relationship over time
- Work history and pay records
- IRS tax transcripts, recent years
- School, home, community and volunteer records
- Three or more specific support letters
Hard parts, with my lawyer
- Certified records for every arrest or citation
- Written explanation of any overstay or unauthorized work
- Copies of every past immigration form, checked for matching facts
After filing
- Address current with USCIS (within 10 days of a move)
- RFE or NOID deadline marked: ________
- If denied, motion deadline (30 days): ________
From When USCIS can still say no. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.