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Immigration Documents

What type of photographs does the USCIS require?

Many USCIS petitions require that the applicants submit passport-style photographs. The USCIS has certain specifications for these photographs and has published a guide for USCIS photos which can be downloaded from the USCIS website.

What is an I-94?

An I-94 is the document which is given to foreign nationals when they enter the U.S. The form is completed by a United States Customs & Border Protection (USCBP) agent at the port of entry. The I-94, not the visa, is the document which determines how long a foreign national may stay in the U.S. Most immigration forms require information from this document. You must also provide a copy of this document with your immigration petition. A sample I-94 is attached.

For further information on the I-94 visit the USCBP website:

What is a "green card" or I-551?

An I-551, commonly known as a green card, is a document which evidences ones status as a lawful permanent resident of the United States. The I-551 is used as evidence of a residents ability to accept employment in the U.S. as well as evidence that the resident is entitled to enter the U.S. without a visa.

Below we have attached a sample I-551.