Immigration Services:
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Below some example documentation required for immigration to the USA (Note: We are not limited to documents required by USA and support all immigration needs).
1. Civil and Vital Statistics Records (Universal)
These are required for almost every family-based or employment-based application to prove identity and relationships.
Birth Certificates: Long-form versions showing parental details are strictly required; short-form or abstract versions are frequently rejected.
Marriage Certificates: Official government-issued registries, not religious certificates.
Divorce Decrees: Final judgment records, including child custody and property settlement sections if relevant.
Death Certificates: Required if a petitioner or applicant is a widow(er).
Adoption Papers: Full legal decree of adoption and custody transfer documentation.
Family Registries: Common in countries like Japan (Koseki Tohon), Turkey (Nufus), or Germany (Familienbuch) where vital stats are kept in a single book.
2. Legal, Security, and Criminal Records
Required for the background check portion of green cards and immigrant visas.
Police Clearance Certificates (PCC): Certificates from every country the applicant lived in for 6+ months after age 16.
Court Dispositions: Complete records of any arrests, charges, trials, or acquittals, even if the record was expunged.
Prison Records: Formal logs of time served and release certificates.
Military Records: Discharge papers, service records, or military booklets outlining duties and rank.
3. Employment and Corporate Records (H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB-1/2/3)
Crucial for proving professional qualifications, specialized knowledge, or corporate structure.
Employment Verification Letters: Formal letters from past employers detailing job titles, duties, and exact dates of employment.
Labor Contracts & Agreements: Employment contracts specifying salary, benefits, and roles.
Company Registration / Articles of Incorporation: For L-1 intra-company transfers or EB-5 investor visas to prove corporate legitimacy.
Tax Returns (Corporate): Company financial filings to prove the business can pay the prevailing wage.
Patents and Intellectual Property: Proof of inventions or proprietary technology for high-skilled visas.
4. Academic and Professional Credentials
Used by evaluation agencies and USCIS to verify that foreign degrees meet U.S. equivalents.
Diplomas & Degrees: Graduation certificates from high schools, universities, and technical schools.
Academic Transcripts: Complete lists of courses taken, grades received, and credit systems used.
Syllabi or Course Descriptions: Occasionally required for niche medical or engineering credentials to prove course equivalence.
Professional Licenses: Certifications for doctors, lawyers, nurses, or engineers showing legal authorization to practice.
5. Financial and Investment Records (EB-5, E-2, Affidavit of Support)
Required to track the legitimate "source of funds" for investors or to prove a sponsor can support an applicant.
Bank Statements: Multi-month summaries showing asset values, daily transaction logs, and wire transfers.
Personal Tax Returns: Annual national tax declarations to verify historical income.
Property Deeds & Appraisals: Proof of real estate ownership, purchase history, and current market value.
Stock Certificates & Investment Statements: Portfolios showing capital gains or business ownership equity.
Gift Letters: Signed statements confirming that a large transfer of money was a gift, not a loan.
6. Medical and Health Records
Required during the mandatory immigration medical exam (Form I-693) or for health-related waivers.
Vaccination & Immunization Records: Booklets or official logs showing dates of all standard childhood and adult vaccines.
Medical Histories: Doctor reports regarding chronic illnesses, psychological conditions, or past major surgeries.
Prescription Records: Lists of current medications if relevant to a underlying health evaluation.
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