Sample Relative Petition List (Unmarried Son/Daughter of Permanent Resident)

In order to initiate the immigrant visa process, the petitioner (permanent resident) 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 permanent resident.
4. Proof of petitioner’s permanent residence.
   i. Copy of permanent resident card
5. Two (2) color photographs (dimension of 2”x2”) of unmarried son/daughter.
6. Two (2) color photographs (dimension of 2”x2”) of permanent resident.
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.