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Get help with immigration forms, including applications for visas, green cards, and citizenship. Find tips and resources to complete them accurately.


Form N-600, Explained

January 16, 2023

What is Form N-600?Form N-600 (officially called “Application for Certificate of Citizenship”) is a government form you will need if you were born outside the United States to a U.S. citizen parent or parents, and you need evidence of your… View Article




How to Fill Out Form DS-160 for a U.S. Visa

April 15, 2025

What is Form DS-160?Form DS-160 also called the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, is an online form used to apply for temporary U.S. visas including the B-1/B-2 visitor visas, and also for K (fiancé(e)) visas. The electronic form collects personal, educational,… View Article


How to Fill Out Form DS-4081

April 24, 2025

Learn what Form DS-4081 is, how to complete it, and the legal consequences of renouncing your U.S. citizenship.


How to Update Form DS-160 After Submitting Online

March 11, 2023

Form DS-160, also called the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, is a key step in applying for temporary U.S. visas, including the B-1/B-2 travel visa. Since the form is electronic and filed through an online portal, it can be difficult to… View Article


How to Write a Form I-130 Cover Letter

May 5, 2022

What is a Form i-130 cover Letter?When filing a marriage green card application with the U.S. government, some applicants choose to include a cover letter in front of Form I-130 (“Petition for Alien Relative”) in their application package. The cover… View Article


I-797 Notice of Action, Explained

June 21, 2022

What is Form I-797?Form I-797 is sent to immigrant and non-immigrant visa applicants to inform them that their application has been received or approved — which is why it is sometimes called a “receipt notice” or “approval notice.”Pretty much every… View Article



The DS-260 and DS-261 Online Forms, Explained

February 5, 2023

What is the DS-260?The DS-260 is the green card application for applicants applying from outside the United States. The DS-260, officially called the “immigrant visa electronic application,” is handled through the National Visa Center (NVC) and your local U.S. Embassy… View Article