Documents to be Submitted to the USCIS
Are you an individual who is planning to travel to the US for personal reasons such as marriage or to study further? Or are you moving to the US because you want to work there?
Either way, this means that you need to deal with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, more commonly known as USCIS. USCIS takes care of all due processes that are required for a person to get a visa for the United States. They perform all the evaluation and due diligence related to the applicants. Their primary responsibility is to take care of the wellbeing of the nation in terms of immigration by tracking immigration applications, evaluating them and ensuring that only valid applicants receive permission to enter the country.
As a part of this process, there is a very specific list of documents that the USCIS expects to be submitted along with the visa application. The precise documents may vary based on the type of application and the reason for which you are applying for immigration. However, we have compiled a list of the basic documents that are required by the USCIS for immigration into the United States.
Read on to learn more!
Which Documents Should You Have at Hand for the USCIS?
Based on the type of immigration that you will fall under, there are a different set of documents that you will need. However, for most of the common immigration applications such as for employment, application for spouse, application for family, etc., these are the basic documents you will require:
Passport
The primary document that you will absolutely need for any immigration related application is your passport. A passport is essentially an official document that is issued by an authorized institution or official to the citizens of the country. This document serves as a proof of identity, proof of residence and a record of travel. The passport is essential for citizens of a country to visit another country and to enter the country of origin upon return as well. Some international treaties and alliances have resulted in the passport not being required for entering a neighboring country, but the USCIS always requires that the passport be submitted along with the remaining paperwork for immigration in order to process the visa for the individual.
Employment Authorization Document
If the applicant is travelling to the US for employment, then they are required to provide an employment authorization document or the relevant form to obtain the same. This document will be verified by the USCIS authorities to ensure that your request to work in the US is legitimate and your employer has followed all legal protocols in order to permit employment for you
Documents to Establish Identity
In order to prove and establish your identity while applying at the USCIS, you need to submit a legitimate official document. For example, your driver’s license, voter’s registration or any document issued by an authorized government institution which has information including your photograph, name, date of birth, gender, height, and address. Your birth certificate can also serve this purpose as it proves your identity along with the above information. If you are applying for a minor, then you can use school identity cards, report cards, etc. as supporting documents along with a birth certificate to establish the minor’s identity.
Documents of Employment Authorization
If you are planning to work in the US, then you need to submit a document issued by Homeland Security that authorizes you to work in the United States. To obtain this document of employment authorization, you need to fill a separate form with USCIS. If you have been issued an employment authorization document (EAD) in the past, you will need to submit that. If not, you will need to submit a document that establishes your identity such as your birth certificate. Ensure that you submit at least two color passport size photographs with your application for the EAD.
Documents for Initial Evidence
If you are applying with the USCIS in order to get a relative, fiance, or spouse to the US, then you will need to provide proof of identity and verification for this person as well. You will need the birth certificate of your relative/spouse, passport size photographs taken recently, evidence of any past annulments or divorce decrees from previous marriages (if any). If you are already married and are trying to bring your spouse to the US, then you will need to submit your marriage certificate as proof of your relationship.
Other USCIS Documents That May Be Required
While your proof of identity, relationship and evidence of work are some of the primary categories of documents that USCIS will require, here is a short list of documents that you may need:
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce decrees
- Bank statements
- Foreign language diplomas
- Academic transcripts
- Criminal records
- Relevant deeds
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