1. Form I-485:
This is the form that you will use to apply for permanent residency in the United States. You will need to provide basic information about yourself, as well as passport-style photos and copies of other required documents.
2. Two passport-style photos:
You will need to submit two passport-style photos with your Form I-485. These photos must be recent, and must meet the requirements for passport photos.
3. I-94 travel document:
The I-94 travel document is a record of your arrival and departure from the United States. You will need to provide a copy of this document with your Form I-485.
4. I-797 approval receipt of your nonimmigrant visa:
You will need to provide a copy of your I-797 approval receipt with your Form I-485. This receipt will show that you have been approved to enter the United States under a specific nonimmigrant visa status.
5. A copy of your Employment Authorization Document, if you have one:
If you have an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), you will need to provide a copy of it with your Form I-485. This document proves that you are authorized to work in the United States.
6. A copy of your Form I-693 medical examination results, if necessary:
If you are applying for a green card based on marriage, you may need to provide a copy of your Form I-693 medical examination results. This form is used to prove that you are not infected with any diseases that could prevent you from obtaining U.S. citizenship.
7. A job offer letter (if applying for an employment-based green card):
If you are applying for a green card based on employment, you will need to provide a job offer letter from your employer. This letter should state that they are willing to sponsor you for permanent residency in the United States.
8. A marriage certificate (if applying for a marriage-based green card):
If you are applying for a green card based on marriage, you will need to provide a copy of your marriage certificate. This document proves that you are legally married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
9. A copy of the approval receipt for your green card from the USCIS:
After you have filed your Form I-485, you will receive an approval receipt from the USCIS. This receipt will show that your application for a green card has been approved and that you are now a permanent resident of the United States.