Visa & Green Card
Which USCIS Form Is This? Form Finder for Indians
Not sure which USCIS form applies? Select your scenario and status to instantly find the right form — I-129, I-140, I-485, I-765, and more.
Educational estimate only. Not legal, tax, immigration, or financial advice. Full disclaimer below.
USCIS Form Finder
Which USCIS form is this?
Select your situation, current status, and who is filing to find the right form — plain-English explanation included.
The right USCIS form depends on the benefit you're seeking — a work visa, a green card, an EAD work permit, advance parole travel, citizenship, a change or extension of status, or a family petition. Each goal maps to a specific form, and who files (you vs an employer or relative) depends on the benefit.
USCIS has dozens of forms and picking the wrong one wastes time and fees. This finder maps common immigration goals to the usual form, who files it, and what to check — so you can confirm the right filing before you start.
- Who this tool is for
- Immigrants and their sponsors (including Indian families) trying to figure out which USCIS form matches their goal — a job petition, green card step, work permit, travel document, citizenship, or family filing.
Key inputs & documents you'll need
- Your immigration goal (work, green card, EAD, travel, citizenship, status change, family)
- Who the petitioner/sponsor is (yourself, an employer, or a relative)
- Your current immigration status
- Your eligibility basis for the benefit
USCIS form guides
I-129 Work Visa Petition
H-1B, L-1, O-1 — your employer files it
I-140 Green Card Petition
Sets your priority date — the most important date in the EB queue
I-485 Adjustment of Status
Green card application when priority date is current
I-765 EAD Work Permit
H-4 EAD, I-485 EAD, OPT, and other work authorization
I-131 Advance Parole
Travel document — required while I-485 is pending
I-539 Extend/Change Status
H-4 extension, B-2 extension, status changes
I-907 Premium Processing
15 business day USCIS action for eligible petitions
AR-11 Change of Address
Required within 10 days of any move
N-400 Naturalization
US citizenship application after 5 years as PR
All USCIS Forms Guide
Full guide to every form for Indians in the USA
After the tool
What your result means
A form suggestion points you to the usual filing for a given goal, but eligibility rules, evidence, and fees still apply — and some situations need more than one form (for example, filing I-485 with I-765 and I-131 together). Confirm the current form edition, fee, and requirements on the official USCIS page before filing.
Goal → common USCIS form
| Goal | Common form | Who usually files | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work visa (e.g., H-1B, L-1) | I-129 | Employer | Nonimmigrant worker petition |
| Employment green card petition | I-140 | Employer | Immigrant petition for a worker |
| Adjust status to green card | I-485 | The applicant | Requires a visa number to be available |
| Work permit (EAD) | I-765 | The applicant | Category code drives eligibility |
| Advance parole (travel) | I-131 | The applicant | Often filed with I-485 |
| Family green card petition | I-130 | US citizen/LPR relative | Establishes the family relationship |
| Extend/change nonimmigrant status | I-539 | The applicant | E.g., H-4, B-2, F-2 changes/extensions |
| Citizenship (naturalization) | N-400 | The applicant | Green card holders meeting requirements |
| Remove conditions on residence | I-751 | Conditional resident (spouse) | For 2-year marriage-based green cards |
| Renew/replace green card | I-90 | The applicant | For expiring or lost green cards |
Step-by-step process
- Identify your goal (work, green card, EAD, travel, citizenship, status change, or family).
- Determine who the petitioner or sponsor is — you, an employer, or a relative.
- Check the eligibility requirements for that benefit and form.
- Confirm the current filing fee on the official USCIS fee schedule.
- Gather the required evidence and use the correct current form edition before filing.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing the wrong form for the goal and losing time and fees.
- Using an outdated form edition, which USCIS may reject.
- Forgetting that some goals need multiple forms filed together (e.g., I-485 + I-765 + I-131).
- Assuming you can self-file when the benefit requires an employer or relative petitioner.
- Not checking the current fee, since fees change periodically.
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Frequently asked questions
Which form is used for an H-1B?
The employer files Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker) for an H-1B. Workers can't file it themselves — H-1B is employer-sponsored, and for cap cases the employer also completes the electronic registration before filing I-129.
Which form is used for a green card?
It depends on the path. Employment cases typically use I-140 (employer petition) then I-485 (adjustment of status) if you're in the US. Family cases use I-130 (relative petition) then I-485 or consular processing. The green card 'form' is really a sequence.
Which form is used for an EAD?
Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) is used to request an EAD work permit. The eligibility category code (such as c(9) for pending adjustment or c(26) for H-4) determines who qualifies and what to file with it.
Which form is used for citizenship?
Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) is used by eligible green card holders to apply for US citizenship. You generally file it after meeting the residence, physical presence, and other requirements.
Can I file USCIS forms myself?
For applicant-filed benefits (like I-485, I-765, I-131, N-400, I-90) you can generally file yourself. Employer- or relative-sponsored benefits (like I-129 or I-130) must be filed by the petitioner. Complex cases often benefit from an immigration attorney's help.
Where do I check USCIS filing fees?
Check the official USCIS fee schedule (and the fee calculator) on uscis.gov, since fees change periodically and can differ by filing method. Always confirm the current fee for your exact form and edition before filing.
Disclaimer, assumptions & sources
This tool is for general education and planning only. It does not replace advice from a CPA, attorney, financial advisor, USCIS, IRS, State Department, or other official source. Rules, limits, forms, fees, dates, and government processing information may change. Always verify before filing, investing, or making immigration, tax, or financial decisions.
- For educational use only — not legal advice.
- Not tax advice.
- Not financial advice.
- Not immigration advice.
- Numbers, forms, fees, dates, rules, and limits may change at any time.
- Always verify with official sources before acting.
- Consult a CPA, attorney, financial advisor, or the relevant official agency (USCIS, IRS, State Department) when it matters to your situation.
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