The
documents needed for the immigration petition (I-130) are as follows:
- Copy of
the U.S. citizen's Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization
or Certificate of Citizenship;
- The
U.S. citizen's birth certificate showing the name of both parents;
and
- The
bother or sister's birth certificate showing the name of both
parents.
The
documents needed for an adjustment of status application (I-485)
are as follows:
- Two recent
identical color photos of the brother or sister;
- Medical
exam report I-693 and supplement of the brother or sister (sealed);
- Evidence
of financial condition of the brother or sister if he or she
has a job:
--- Job letter on business letterhead;
--- W-2 forms for past three years;
- Evidence
of financial support for the brother or sister:
--- The sponsor's employment verification letter on business
letterhead;
--- The sponsor's W-2 forms for past three years;
- Copy of
the brother or sister's passport, visas, and I-94;
- Documents
showing the brother or sister's legal status after coming to
the U.S., such as child's I-797, I-20, IAP-66, where applicable;
and
- Birth
certificate.
For more information on brothers and sisters
of U.S. citizens, please click on the following links: