While every case is unique and you should follow your attorney's specific instructions, this is the standard "pack" required for a primary applicant.
👤 Personal Identity
- ✔ Birth Certificate: Long form with parents' names.
- ✔ Passport: Copies of all pages.
- ✔ Marriage Certificate: If applying with spouse.
📂 Immigration History
- ✔ I-94 Record: Most recent arrival record.
- ✔ I-797 Approvals: All previous H-1B/L-1 notices.
- ✔ I-140 Approval: The basis of your Green Card.
🏥 Medical & Financial
- ✔ I-693 Medical Exam: Sealed envelope from Civil Surgeon.
- ✔ Employment Letter: Verifying your job offer is still valid.
- ✔ Pay Stubs: Last 3-6 months.
- ✔ Tax Returns: Last 3 years of W-2s and 1040s.
Don't Forget Translations
Any document not in English (like a Birth Certificate) MUST include a certified English translation.