A comprehensive directory of USCIS forms used in family-based, employment-based, humanitarian, and naturalization filings — with current edition dates, filing fees, and processing-time references.
| Form | Purpose | Filing Fee | Avg. Processing | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-129 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker | Used by employers to petition for nonimmigrant workers (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, and other classifications). | Varies by classification Ed. 04/01/2024 | 2–4.5 mo. | Nonimmigrant Work Visas |
| I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) | Used by U.S. citizens to petition for a K-1 fiancé(e) visa. | $675 Ed. 04/01/2024 | 11–16 mo. | Family-Based Immigration |
| I-130 Petition for Alien Relative | Used by U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to establish a qualifying relationship with an eligible relative who wishes to immigrate. | $675 Ed. 04/01/2024 | 13.5–16.5 mo. | Family-Based Immigration |
| I-131 Application for Travel Document | Used to apply for advance parole, refugee travel document, or re-entry permit. | $630 Ed. 04/01/2024 | 3–7 mo. | Travel |
| I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Used by employers (or self-petitioners in certain categories such as EB-1A and EB-2 NIW) to petition for a foreign worker to become a permanent resident. | $715 Ed. 04/01/2024 | 9.5–12.5 mo. | Employment-Based Immigration |
| I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Used by VAWA self-petitioners, Special Immigrant Juveniles, religious workers, and other special immigrant categories. | $515 Ed. 04/01/2024 | Varies | Humanitarian |
| I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status | Used by individuals already in the United States to apply for lawful permanent resident status (a Green Card). | $1,440 Ed. 04/01/2024 | 11–21 mo. | Adjustment of Status |
| I-526 Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor | Used by EB-5 investors to petition for permanent resident status based on a qualifying investment. | $11,160 Ed. 04/01/2024 | Varies | Investor Visas |
| I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Used to extend or change nonimmigrant status while in the United States. | $470 Ed. 04/01/2024 | Varies | Nonimmigrant Status |
| I-589 Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal | Used to apply for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. | $0 No filing feeEd. 04/01/2024 | 6–60 mo. | Humanitarian |
| I-601 Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility | Used to apply for a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility. | $1,050 Ed. 04/01/2024 | Varies | Waivers |
| I-601A Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver | Used to apply for a provisional waiver of unlawful presence before departing the United States for consular processing. | $795 Ed. 04/01/2024 | 32–44 mo. | Waivers |
| I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence | Used by conditional permanent residents to remove the conditions on their two-year Green Card. | $750 Ed. 04/01/2024 | 16–30 mo. | Permanent Residents |
| I-765 Application for Employment Authorization | Used to request employment authorization (EAD) and a Social Security number. | $520 Ed. 04/01/2024 | 1.5–3 mo. | Work Authorization |
| I-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status | Used by nationals of designated countries to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). | $50 Ed. 04/01/2024 | Varies | Humanitarian |
| I-821D Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals | Used to request consideration for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). | $85 Ed. 04/01/2024 | Varies | Humanitarian |
| I-829 Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status | Used by EB-5 investors to remove conditions on their permanent resident status. | $9,525 Ed. 04/01/2024 | Varies | Investor Visas |
| I-864 Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA | Used by sponsors to demonstrate adequate financial means to support an intending immigrant. | $0 No filing feeEd. 04/01/2024 | Varies | Family-Based Immigration |
| I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | Used to renew or replace a Green Card. | $465 Ed. 04/01/2024 | 5–10 mo. | Permanent Residents |
| I-907 Request for Premium Processing Service | Used to request premium (15-business-day) processing of certain employment-based petitions. | Varies Ed. 04/01/2024 | Varies | Premium Processing |
| I-914 Application for T Nonimmigrant Status | Used by victims of severe forms of human trafficking. | $0 No filing feeEd. 04/01/2024 | Varies | Humanitarian |
| I-918 Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status | Used by victims of qualifying crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse. | $0 No filing feeEd. 04/01/2024 | Varies | Humanitarian |
| N-400 Application for Naturalization | Used by lawful permanent residents to apply for U.S. citizenship. | $760 Ed. 04/01/2024 | 5–8 mo. | Citizenship |
| N-600 Application for Certificate of Citizenship | Used to apply for a Certificate of Citizenship for individuals who acquired or derived U.S. citizenship. | $1,385 Ed. 04/01/2024 | Varies | Citizenship |