This is a template for a cover letter to be sent to the United States Customs and
Immigration Services (“USCIS”) with a completed green card application. The cover
letter will contain the necessary information about the applicant and will function as a
brief introduction to the USCIS. Additionally, this cover letter will detail what is included
in the application and show that the necessary requirements have been completed.
This document should be used by individuals that are applying for a green card and
want to include a cover letter with their application.
[Name of Petitioner]
[Your Street Address]
[Your City, State, Zip Code]
[Phone, Fax, Email]
[DATE]
USCIS
Attn: [APPLCABLE DEPARTMENT]
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE]
Petitioner: [YOUR NAME]
Applicant/Alien Spouse: [APPLICANT’S NAME]
Dear Sir or Madam:
Please accept this application for permanent residence by marriage to a U.S. citizen. Enclosed
please find the following documents:
FORM I-130 PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE
Filing fee
One (1) passport style photograph of petitioner
One (1) passport style photograph of applicant
Certified copy of marriage certificate
Certified copy of birth certificate of petitioner
Copy of passport of petitioner
Copy of lease, mortgage, bank statements, credit card statements, wedding invitation,
wedding photos or other documents proving that the marriage was genuine and that the
couple currently resides together husband-wife.
Affidavits of support testifying that the marriage was genuine and that the couple currently
resides together husband-wife.
FORM I-485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS
Filing fee (application fee + biometric fee)
Two (2) passport style photographs of applicant
Copy of birth certificate and certified translation of applicant
Copy of passport of applicant
Copy of visa page of passport showing legal entrance of applicant into the U.S.
Copy of I-94 from (should be stapled in passport upon legal entrance into U.S.)
Copy of I-20 (if applicable)
Certified copy of marriage certificate
FORM I-693 (ENCLOSED IN SEALED ENVELOPE FROM CIVIL SURGEON)
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[Name of Petitioner]
[Your Street Address]
[Your City, State, Zip Code]
[Phone, Fax, Email]
FORM I-864 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
Copy of last two years tax returns of petitioner
Employment verification letter of petitioner
Business card of petitioner or any other documents proving employment of petitioner
Copies of past 6 months pay stubs
Additional documents (if required) to show ability of petitioner to financially support
applicant
FORM G-325A FOR PETITIONER BIOGEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
FORM G-325A FOR APPLICANT BIOGEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
(OPTIONAL) FORM I-765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION
Two (2) passport style photographs of applicant
Copy of current EAD card (if applicable)
Copy of passport and visa page of passport
Copy of I-20 (if applicable)
Copy of I-94 (should be stapled in passport upon legal entrance into U.S.)
Copy of marriage certificate
Copy of social security card of applicant (if applicant possess one)
Additional documentation regarding applicant’s current status in the U.S (e.g., applicant is
currently working under an H-1, F-1 OPT, or J-1 visa, etc.)
FORM I-131 (OPTIONAL) APPLICATION FOR TRAVEL DOCUMENT
Attachment of response to Part 7
Copy of current EAD card (if applicable)
Copy of passport
Copy of visa page of passport
Copy of I-20 (if applicable)
Copy of I-94 (should be stapled in passport upon legal entrance into U.S.)
Copy of marriage certificate
Copy of social security card of applicant (if applicant possess one)
Please send all correspondence to the address above, and feel free to contact me should you
have any questions. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
_____________________ __________________ __________
[PRINT NAME] [SIGNATURE] [DATE]
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[Name of Petitioner]
[Your Street Address]
[Your City, State, Zip Code]
[Phone, Fax, Email]
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