H-1B / H4 Petitions – Questionnaire and Checklist

CAP, Extension, Amendment and Change of Employer/Change of Status

 Questionnaire
This Checklist identifies the information needed to begin visa processing for you.

Pages 1-3 -- CRITICAL PROCESSING INFORMATION -- The visa applicant should read this information carefully so
that international travel plans and/or the target start date may be adjusted as necessary.
Pages 4- 7 -- APPLICANT’S BIOGRAPHIC DATA (Pages 4-6) -- This information relates to the visa applicant and
should be completed in all cases.
Pages 8-10 – SPOUSE/DEPENDENT CHILD(REN)’S BIOGRAPHIC DATA -- This information relates to the spouse
and dependent children of the visa applicant and should be completed for each such family member whom will
accompany the visa applicant to the United States or whom are already in the United States. This section may be left
blank only IF: There are no dependent family members to be included in the visa processing -OR- if they are not
to be processed at the same time as the Applicant for whatever reason.

****INTENDED INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PLANS****

You must notify us at the outset of this process of your intent to travel internationally within the next 6 months.
We will require the following details for any and all such trip(s): Dates of intended travel, destination(s) and
reason for trip (i.e. personal or business).

Intended Dates of INTERNATIONAL Travel FROM THE US to outside of the US (If you are currently OUTSIDE
THE US, do not complete the table):

Name Destination(s) Reason Intended Date of Intended Date of Return

(Travel from US (Business or Departure from to the US
to another Personal) the US
country only)
Jayaganesh Govindaraj Chennai, India Personal Feb 1, 2021 Mar 15, 2021

OTHERWISE YOU SHOULD NOT: PLAN ANY BUSINESS OR PERSONAL, INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL WHILE YOUR
VISA PETITION IS PENDING WITH THE USCIS. IF, HOWEVER, EMERGENCY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
BECOMES NECESSARY DURING THE PENDANCY OF THE PETITION, CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY TO DISCUSS
ALL POSSIBLE OPTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES. International travel during a pending petition may affect the
outcome. INFORM us at the outset so we can advise you of all options & plan accordingly for your benefit.

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 Applicant Biographic Data
Complete All Spaces Below

1. Processing of your case, and thus filing of same, WILL be adversely & unnecessarily delayed if not
properly and fully completed.

2. Please provide accurate, complete and current information.

Full Name (as it is listed on SURNAME (ALL CAPS): GOVINDARAJ

your Passport Biographic
Given Name (Initial Caps): Jayaganesh
Data Page (where the photo
is))

List all other names used. SURNAME (ALL CAPS):

This is to include all
Given Name (Initial Caps):
versions of your full name,
partial name, and
abbreviated name as listed
on your birth certificate, also SURNAME (ALL CAPS):
included: education Given Name (Initial Caps):
documents,
marksheets/transcripts,
diplomas, certificates, SURNAME (ALL CAPS):
employment service
certificates, employment Given Name (Initial Caps):
offer letter, appointment
letter and employment
agreements. Any version SURNAME (ALL CAPS):
listed anywhere, used
anywhere, which differs from Given Name (Initial Caps):
the name on your passport.
REQUIRED by the USCIS.
SURNAME (ALL CAPS):
Given Name (Initial Caps):

Gender Male

Date of Birth MM/DD/YYYY: 02/24/1985

U.S. Social Security # LIST WITHOUT SPACES OR DASHES: 088692313

Alien Registration Number Will be A plus 9 digits long (ie.: A135-123-456). (It is NOT the I-94
(USCIS/A#), if any (if more number; the I-94 is 11 digits long and does not ever start with “A”.) You
than one, list all): may not have one, yet.

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 1. Located on EAD card, if
any; -OR -
2. Located on I-140/I-130
APPROVAL, if any.
3. Will NOT be the same as
the 9089 Labor
Cert/PERM number.
Place of Birth
Country of
Citizenship/Nationality
I-94 (if currently in the US)
Details
Passport Details
If expired, please note that
we must file with
UNEXPIRED/CURRENT/VALI
D documents. If you’ve not
renewed, do so with
expedited processing to
avoid unnecessary delays.
IF you are/were in the US in
F-1 status, and worked in or
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USCIS/A#/Alien Registration #:
City/Village/Town: Dindigul
Province/State: Tamil Nadu
Country: India
CITIZENSHIP: India
Nationality: Indian
You must also provide a clear/legible copy of the front & back of this
document.
I-94 Number (will be 11 digits long): 113068560A2
Name as it appears on the I-94: JAYAGANESH GOVINDARAJ
Date of Arrival: 07/14/2019
Expiration date of I-94: 04/16/2021
Location of Arrival (into the US) City/State: New York City/NY
Name as on Passport: Jayaganesh Govindaraj
SURNAME: Govindaraj
Given Name: Jayaganesh
Passport Number: T1648020
Date Issued: 01/30/2019
Date Expires: 01/29/2029
Issuing Government (will NOT be the United States): India
A _______________ (9 digits long; not the I94 number)
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 are working on OPT, please
provide a copy of your EAD
card and list the USCIS/A# Validity dates:
here.

From: mm/dd/yyyy to: mm/dd/yyyy

This is not the same as a
9089/PERM number. It is not
the I94 number. Also list your SEVIS Number: _____________________

U.S. RESIDENCE Address
including Apartment or Unit
number and zip/postal code.
REQUIRED if in the US, even if only a temporary address; if at an
extended stay, include room #.
Address (no commas): 2806 Rivendell Way
Room/Apt./Ste.: 2806
City: Edison State: NJ
Zipcode: 08817

Location of US
Consulate/Embassy nearest
your home country address
This WILL NOT be a location in the United States, ever. EXAMPLE:
Mumbai, India or Chennai, India): REQUIRED
City: Chennai
Country: India

Foreign Home Address
(OUTSIDE THE US),
including postal code.
REQUIRED!
Pincode/zipcode must be
listed as well as Country
name.
This should be the address of the last place/country of residence you
held in any country that is NOT the United States.
No 76, Yeshwanth Nagar,
West main road,
Madambakkam,
Selaiyur, Chennai,
India
600126

List ALL Trips to and from Entered the US: Left the US: Visa Type:
U.S.
LIST MOST RECENT Example: H-1B, L, B,
ENTRY FIRST etc.
(LIST MOST RECENT FIRST) 07/14/2019 CURRENTLY IN US H-1B

05/19/2018 07/12/2019 H-1B

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 If presently on F-1 Visa,
please do include last date
of Entry into the US.

Attach an additional sheet if

necessary.

FIRST ENTRY:
05/19/2018

Please list all approval Case number will start with EAC, WAC, LIN, SRC, MSC and be followed
notice/case numbers for all by xx-xxx-xxxxx numbers such as EAC-14-111-54321. IF you have a
current/previous USCIS current extension case pending, list the receipt number and “receipt”
cases where you have been after it. Provide copies of all.
granted nonimmigrant status
(H or L)
Case Number Status Valid from: Valid until: Case Type
granted (Cap; Extn;
EXAMPLE:
Case number will start with
(H or L) Amend/Extn;
EAC, WAC, LIN, SRC, MSC Cap Exempt;
EAC1411154321 MM/dd/YYYY MM/dd/YYYY
or NSC &be followed by xx- Change of
xxx-xxxxx numbers such as Employer)
EAC-14-111-54321. IF you
have aEAC1812551082
current extensionH 04/16/2018 04/16/2021 Extn
case pending, list the receipt
number and “receipt” after it.
Provide copies of all.

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 Have you ever been denied
any US visa for any reason?
List any/all other filings filed
on your behalf (pending or
approved)
Please provide receipt and/or
approval notices for any/all
other filings currently pending
with either the US Department
of Labor, the USCIS
(Immigration Service), or US
Department of State (US
Consulate), if any.
REQUIRED
Education
(College/University/
Technical & Post-Graduate)
If multiple degrees or Bachelor
and Master’s, please list
both/all, including any Post-
Graduate Diplomas, or
Diploma Programs. Attach an
additional sheet if necessary.
DO NOT PROVIDE 10 & 10+2
docs or details unless
specifically requested.
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Yes No
IF YES: please attach a separate sheet with details explaining why and what
visa classification you were denied (B, L, H, etc.) If you have a copy of the
Denial, or can obtain one, please provide us with a copy so we can best
address the issues therein.
NONE
Labor Certification (1st phase/PERM) #:
I-140/I-130 Petition Receipt #:
Adjustment of Status Receipt #:
Alien Registration # (A#) if issued: A___-___-___ (9 digits and is NOT the I-
94 number (I94 does not start with “A”) and it is NOT the Labor Cert/9089
number, ever)
Degree 1:
Type of Degree: BE
Field of Study: Electrical and Electronics
Graduation date (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/01/2007
Full Name of University (DO NOT LIST NAME OF COLLEGE WITHIN THE
UNIVERSITY: LIST UNIVERSITY NAME)
Anna University
Degree 2 (if applicable):
Type of Degree:
Field of Study:
Graduation date (mm/dd/yyyy):
Full Name of University (DO NOT LIST NAME OF COLLEGE WITHIN THE
UNIVERSITY: LIST UNIVERSITY NAME)
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 Work E-mail Address
Home (Personal) E-Mail
Address
__________
Phone:
Explanation of any prior
criminal convictions, arrests,
etc. (incl. copy of criminal
&/or sentencing record &
supporting documents)
Do you have ownership
interest in the Sponsoring
Company?
List ALL U.S. Visas
Please include CURRENT
AND all prior visas
Use additional sheet if
necessary
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Work: Jayaganesh.G@synechron.com
Personal: jgovindaraj24@gmail.com
___________
Daytime:
Mobile: 646-239-5183
IF YES, provide full details, including percentage of interest.
CURRENT:
Select Visa Type: B1/B2, H-1B, H4, L-1A, L-1B, L2, TN, O, E2 or E3: H-1B
Date Issued (MM/dd/YYYY): 04/16/2018
Expiration Date (MM/dd/YYYY): 04/16/2021
US Consulate Where issued (City/Country): Chennai
PREVIOUS 1:
Select Visa Type: B1/B2, H-1B, H4, L-1A, L-1B, L2, TN, O, E2 or E3: H-1B
Date Issued (MM/dd/YYYY): 09/16/2016
Expiration Date (MM/dd/YYYY): 09/15/2017
US Consulate Where issued (City/Country): Chennai
PREVIOUS 2:
Select Visa Type: B1/B2, H-1B, H4, L-1A, L-1B, L2, TN, O, E2 or E3:
Date Issued (MM/dd/YYYY):
Expiration Date (MM/dd/YYYY):
US Consulate Where issued (City/Country):
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 Please take a moment to verify that you have completed absolutely all of the above-requested details.
Failure to do so will result in your matter being delayed. Please verify accuracy and spelling as errors made
due to information above will require additional fees to get corrected if filed with those errors.

Spouse Biographic Data

Complete All Spaces Below
1. Processing of your case, and thus filing of same, WILL be adversely & unnecessarily delayed if not properly
and fully completed.

2. Please provide accurate, complete and current information.

Full Name (as it is listed on your Passport SURNAME (ALL CAPS): BALAKRISHNAN
Biographic Data Page (where the photo
is))
Given Name (Initial Caps): Janani

Gender Female
Date of Birth 09/13/1992

Place of Birth City: Palayamkottai

Province/State: Tamil Nadu

Country: India

Country of Citizenship/Nationality CITIZENSHIP: India

Nationality: Indian

U.S. Social Security # --OR – ITIN Do NOT list with spaces or dashes, please:

Alien Registration Number (USCIS/A#), if Will be A plus 9 digits long (ie.: A135-123-456). (It is NOT the I-
any (if more than one, list all) 94 number; the I-94 is 11 digits long.) You may not have one,
yet.

4. Located on EAD card, if any;

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 -OR -

5. Located on I-140/I-130 APPROVAL, if

any.

Details about your CURRENT Visa Select Visa Type: B1/B2, H-1B, H4, L-1A, L-1B, L2, TN, O, E2 or
E3: H4

About the VISA CONTROL NUMBER (will

be numbers with a mix of 0 and Ø; list VISA CONTROL Number: 20181223350002
exactly as on Visa Stamp. NOTE: it will
NOT be the red number, ever:
Date Issued (MM/dd/YYYY): 05/04/2018

Example: 201518148Ø0Ø12
Expiration Date (MM/dd/YYYY): 04/16/2021

U.S. RESIDENCE Address including REQUIRED if in the US, even if only a temporary address; if at
Apartment or Unit number and zip/postal an extended stay, include room #.
code.
Address (no commas): 2806 Rivendell Way
Room/Apt./Ste.: 2806
City: Edison State: NJ
Zipcode: 08817

Foreign Home Address (OUTSIDE THE This should be the address of the last place/country of
US), including postal code. REQUIRED! residence you held in any country that is NOT the United States.
No 76, Yeshwanth Nagar,
Pincode/Zipcode and Name of Country West main road,
must be listed.
Madambakkam,
Selaiyur, Chennai,
India
600126

US Daytime Phone No. Must be number

where Dependent Spouse can be reached

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directly, NOT the principal alien’s phone):
551-263-7920

Dependent Spouse’s Personal Email

Address (NOT the principal alien’s email):

I-94 (if currently in the US) Details You must also provide a clear/legible copy of the front & back of this
document.

I-94 Number (will be 11 digits long, no spaces or dashes):

45949559456

Date of Arrival: 09/04/2018

Expiration date of I-94: 04/16/2021

Location of Arrival (City/State):New York City/NY

Visa Status at Entry: (H, H4, L, L2, etc.): H4

Name as on Passport: Janani Balakrishnan

Passport Details:

Passport Number: L6436429

Date Issued: 12/24/2013

Date Expires: 12/23/2023

Issuing Government (WILL NOT BE THE US): India

List ALL Trips to and from U.S. Entered the US: Left the US: Visa Type:

LIST MOST Example: H-1B

RECENT ENTRY
(LIST MOST RECENT FIRST) FIRST

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 07/14/2019 CURRENTLY IN US
If presently on F-1 Visa, please do include 04/09/2018 07/12/2019
last date of Entry into the US.

Attach an additional sheet if necessary.

FIRST ENTRY:
09/04/2018

IF you have held an EAD, or other work Employer Business Name:

authorization in the United States, please
provide the following for each employer Employer Business Address:

Dates of Employment:

Weekly Salary (USD): $

Please list form(s) of employment authorization (EAD, H-1B, L1,

other (explain): __________________________

Provide a copy of the authorizing document(s)

Employer Business Name:

Employer Business Address:

Dates of Employment:

Weekly Salary (USD): $

Please list form(s) of employment authorization (EAD, H-1B, L1,

other (explain):

Provide a copy of the authorizing document(s)

Explanation of any prior criminal Attach a separate sheet with details and you must also include
convictions, arrests, etc. copy of criminal &/or sentencing record & supporting
documentation.

List any/all other filings filed on your

behalf (pending or approved) NONE

Please provide receipt and/or approval Labor Certification (1st phase/PERM) #:

notices for any/all other filings currently
pending with either the US Department of

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Labor, the USCIS (Immigration Service), or
US Department of State (US Consulate), if I-140 Petition/I-130 Petition #:
any.
Adjustment of Status #:

Other (type): ______________ #:

Alien Registration # (A#) if issued: A___-___-___ (9 digits and is

NOT the I-94 number (I94 does not start with “A”); will not be the
same as a Labor Cert/9089)

Dependent1 Child(Ren) Biographic Data

Complete All Spaces Below
1. Processing of your case, and thus filing of same, WILL be adversely & unnecessarily delayed if not properly
and fully completed.

2. Please provide accurate, complete and current information.

Full Name (as it is listed on your Passport SURNAME (ALL CAPS): JAYAGANESH
Biographic Data Page (where the photo is))
Given Name (Initial Caps): Imai

Gender Female
Date of Birth 06/24/2020

Place of Birth City: Jersey City

Province/State: NJ

Country: United States of America

Country of Citizenship/Nationality CITIZENSHIP: Americans

Nationality: United States of America

U.S. Social Security # --OR – ITIN Do NOT list with spaces or dashes, please:

Alien Registration Number (USCIS/A#), if any (if Will be A plus 9 digits long (ie.: A135-123-456). (It is
more than one, list all) NOT the I-94 number; the I-94 is 11 digits long.) You

1
Non-US Citizen’s under 21 years of age.

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 may not have one, yet.

6. Located on EAD card, if any;

-OR -

7. Located on I-140/I-130 APPROVAL, if any.

Details about your CURRENT Visa Select Visa Type: B1/B2, H-1B, H4, L-1A, L-1B, L2, TN,
O, E2 or E3: ________

About the VISA CONTROL NUMBER (will be

numbers with a mix of 0 and Ø; list exactly as on VISA CONTROL Number:
Visa Stamp. NOTE: it will NOT be the red number,
ever:
Date Issued (MM/dd/YYYY):

Example: 201518148Ø0Ø12
Expiration Date (MM/dd/YYYY):

I-94 (if currently in the US) Details You must also provide a clear/legible copy of the front &
back of this document.

I-94 Number (will be 11 digits long, no spaces or

dashes):

Date of Arrival: MM/dd/yyyy

Expiration date of I-94: MM/dd/yyyy

Location of Arrival (City/State):

Visa Status at Entry: (H, H4, L, L2, etc.):

Name as on Passport:
Passport Details:

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 Passport Number:

Date Issued: MM/dd/yyyy

Date Expires: MM/dd/yyyy

Issuing Government (WILL NOT BE THE US):

List ALL Trips to and from U.S. Entered the US: Left the US: Visa Type:

LIST MOST Example: H-1B

RECENT
(LIST MOST RECENT FIRST) ENTRY FIRST

MM/dd/yyyy CURRENTLY IN
If presently on F-1 Visa, please do include last date US
of Entry into the US.

Attach an additional sheet if necessary.

FIRST ENTRY:
MM/dd/YYYY

List any/all other filings filed on your behalf

(pending or approved) NONE

Please provide receipt and/or approval notices for I-130 Petition #:

any/all other filings currently pending with either the US
Department of Labor, the USCIS (Immigration Service),
or US Department of State (US Consulate), if any. Adjustment of Status #:

Other (type): ______________ #:

Alien Registration # (A#) if issued: A___-___-___ (9

digits and is NOT the I-94 number (I94 does not start with
“A”); will not be the same as a Labor Cert/9089))

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 Dependent2 Child(Ren) Biographic Data
Complete All Spaces Below

1. Processing of your case, and thus filing of same, WILL be adversely & unnecessarily delayed if not properly
and fully completed.

2. Please provide accurate, complete and current information.

Full Name (as it is listed on your SURNAME (ALL CAPS):

Passport Biographic Data Page (where
Given Name (Initial Caps):
the photo is))

Gender Female
Male
Date of Birth MM/dd/YYYY

Place of Birth City:

Province/State:

Country:

Country of Citizenship/Nationality CITIZENSHIP:

Nationality:

U.S. Social Security # --OR – ITIN Do NOT list with spaces or dashes, please:

Alien Registration Number (USCIS/A#), if Will be A plus 9 digits long (ie.: A135-123-456). (It is NOT the I-
any (if more than one, list all) 94 number; the I-94 is 11 digits long.) You may not have one,
yet.

8. Located on EAD card, if any;

-OR -

9. Located on I-140/I-130 APPROVAL, if

any.

2
Non-US Citizen’s under 21 years of age.

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Details about your CURRENT Visa Select Visa Type: B1/B2, H-1B, H4, L-1A, L-1B, L2, TN, O, E2 or E3:
________

About the VISA CONTROL NUMBER (will

be numbers with a mix of 0 and Ø; list VISA CONTROL Number:
exactly as on Visa Stamp. NOTE: it will
NOT be the red number, ever:
Date Issued (MM/dd/YYYY):

Example: 201518148Ø0Ø12
Expiration Date (MM/dd/YYYY):

I-94 (if currently in the US) Details You must also provide a clear/legible copy of the front & back of this
document.

I-94 Number (will be 11 digits long, no spaces or dashes):

Date of Arrival: MM/dd/yyyy

Expiration date of I-94: MM/dd/yyyy

Location of Arrival (City/State):

Visa Status at Entry: (H, H4, L, L2, etc.):

Name as on Passport:
Passport Details:

Passport Number:

Date Issued: MM/dd/yyyy

Date Expires: MM/dd/yyyy

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 Issuing Government (WILL NOT BE THE US):

List ALL Trips to and from U.S. Entered the US: Left the US: Visa Type:

LIST MOST Example: H-1B

RECENT ENTRY
(LIST MOST RECENT FIRST) FIRST

MM/dd/yyyy CURRENTLY IN US
If presently on F-1 Visa, please do
include last date of Entry into the US.

FIRST ENTRY:
Attach an additional sheet if necessary.
MM/dd/YYYY

List any/all other filings filed on your

behalf (pending or approved) NONE

Please provide receipt and/or approval I-130 Petition #:

notices for any/all other filings currently
pending with either the US Department of
Labor, the USCIS (Immigration Service), or Adjustment of Status #:
US Department of State (US Consulate), if
any. Other (type): ______________ #:

Alien Registration # (A#) if issued: A___-___-___ (9 digits and is

NOT the I-94 number (I94 does not start with “A”); will not be the same
as a Labor Cert/9089))

Dependent3 Child(Ren) Biographic Data

Complete All Spaces Below

1. Processing of your case, and thus filing of same, WILL be adversely & unnecessarily delayed if not properly
and fully completed.

2. Please provide accurate, complete and current information.

3
Non-US Citizen’s under 21 years of age.

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Full Name (as it is listed on your Passport SURNAME (ALL CAPS):
Biographic Data Page (where the photo is))
Given Name (Initial Caps):

Gender Female
Male
Date of Birth MM/dd/YYYY

Place of Birth City:

Province/State:

Country:

Country of Citizenship/Nationality CITIZENSHIP:

Nationality:

U.S. Social Security # --OR – ITIN Do NOT list with spaces or dashes, please:

Alien Registration Number (USCIS/A#), if any (if Will be A plus 9 digits long (ie.: A135-123-456). (It is
more than one, list all) NOT the I-94 number; the I-94 is 11 digits long.) You
may not have one, yet.

10. Located on EAD card, if any;

-OR -

11. Located on I-140/I-130 APPROVAL, if any.

Details about your CURRENT Visa Select Visa Type: B1/B2, H-1B, H4, L-1A, L-1B, L2, TN,
O, E2 or E3: ________

About the VISA CONTROL NUMBER (will be

numbers with a mix of 0 and Ø; list exactly as on VISA CONTROL Number:
Visa Stamp. NOTE: it will NOT be the red number,
ever:

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 Date Issued (MM/dd/YYYY):

Example: 201518148Ø0Ø12

Expiration Date (MM/dd/YYYY):

I-94 (if currently in the US) Details You must also provide a clear/legible copy of the front &
back of this document.

I-94 Number (will be 11 digits long, no spaces or

dashes):

Date of Arrival: MM/dd/yyyy

Expiration date of I-94: MM/dd/yyyy

Location of Arrival (City/State):

Visa Status at Entry: (H, H4, L, L2, etc.):

Name as on Passport:
Passport Details:

Passport Number:

Date Issued: MM/dd/yyyy

Date Expires: MM/dd/yyyy

Issuing Government (WILL NOT BE THE US):

List ALL Trips to and from U.S. Entered the US: Left the US: Visa Type:

LIST MOST Example: H-1B

RECENT
(LIST MOST RECENT FIRST) ENTRY FIRST

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 MM/dd/yyyy CURRENTLY IN
US
If presently on F-1 Visa, please do include last date
of Entry into the US.

Attach an additional sheet if necessary.

FIRST ENTRY:
MM/dd/YYYY

List any/all other filings filed on your behalf

(pending or approved) NONE

Please provide receipt and/or approval notices for I-130 Petition #:

any/all other filings currently pending with either the US
Department of Labor, the USCIS (Immigration Service),
or US Department of State (US Consulate), if any. Adjustment of Status #:

Other (type): ______________ #:

Alien Registration # (A#) if issued: A___-___-___ (9

digits and is NOT the I-94 number (I94 does not start with
“A”); will not be the same as a Labor Cert/9089))

Please take a moment to verify that you have completed absolutely all of the above-requested details.
Failure to do so will result in your matter being delayed. Please verify accuracy and spelling as errors
made due to information above will require additional fees to get corrected if filed with those errors.

PLEASE NOTE:

Incomplete checklists or missing documentation will delay the processing of your application. Failure to
complete all spaces, even if you question the need for such information, will result in delays for
preparing and thus filing your case with the immigration service. Please be assured that we request
only the necessary to get the application through the USCIS with as few delays as possible (at least
those in our control!).

IF WE’VE ASKED FOR IT, WE NEED IT! PLEASE INCLUDE IT!!

Documents Required:

Principal Alien:

1. Copy of the Employment Offer Letter and fully signed Employment Agreement between you and
the Sponsoring/Petitioning Employer;

2. Copy of all Forms W2 for any and all US employers;

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 3. Copies of current and all previous I-797 Approval Notices;

4. Copy of the front and back of current I-94 card (if in the US);

5. If you have previously held or currently hold H-1B or L-1 status in the US, (and your previous
filing was not handled by Dua-Hobbs Associates), provide a copy of the complete previous filing
made on your behalf (for H-1B matters this includes the educational credential evaluation
previously submitted);

6. Copy of all University/Post Graduate Educational documents (includes the following: diplomas,
marksheets/transcripts, or other education certifications). DO NOT INCLUDE 10 & 10+2
documents, they are not necessary;

7. Copy of any and all specialized training certificates (certificates in management, computer
courses, etc.);

8. Full copy of Passport, including all blank pages is preferred by the USCIS; however, at a
minimum please provide a clear/legible copy of the biographic (photo) and last pages of the
passport as well as any/all US visa stamps.

9. If you are currently working for the Sponsoring Employer (i.e. this is an extension matter), please
provide a copy of your medical insurance card (helps prove employer-employee relationship as
insurance is only provided to active employees).

10. If currently working in the US (for any employer), copy of pay statements, year-to-date for the
current year.

11. If you are presently in F-1 status, please provide a copy of all forms I-20, along with a copy of
your EAD for OPT; and

12. If you have a pending or approved I-140 with another employer, please provide a copy of the
Receipt and/or Approval notice.

13. If you have a pending AOS application, please provide copies of your AOS Receipt and AP and
EAD approvals.

14. If you have an EAD card (or ever had one, we need your Alien Reg. No. (A#) and a copy of the
card.

Spouse:

 Full copy of Passport, including all blank pages is preferred by the USCIS; however, at a minimum
please provide a clear/legible copy of the biographic (photo) and last pages of the passport as well as
any/all US visa stamps;
 Copy of the front and back of current I-94 card (if in the US);
 Copies of current and all previous I-797 Approval Notices; and
 Copy of Marriage Certificate.
 Copy of Spouse’s current and previous EAD cards, if any.

If any of these documents are in a language other than English, you MUST provide the certified English
translation. No exceptions, regardless of whether you filed it that way previously or not.

Dependent child(ren):

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  Full copy of Passport, including all blank pages is preferred by the USCIS; however, at a minimum
please provide a clear/legible copy of the biographic (photo) and last pages of the passport as well as
any/all US visa stamps.
 Copy of the front and back of current I-94 card (if in the US);
 Copies of current and all previous I-797 Approval Notices; and
 Copy of Birth Certificate for each child applying (if adopted, please provide a copy of the legal
documents confirming this).

If any of these documents are in a language other than English, you MUST provide the certified English
translation. No exceptions, regardless of whether you filed it that way previously or not.

The above-requested items/details are NOT optional, they are all required (at a minimum).

**Please do not send multiple-single page attachments or faxes (they will NOT be accepted and
processing will be delayed). Try to combine as many as possible into 2-4 .pdf’s or 1-2 faxes to cut down
on processing time.

   Any items emailed in a format other than .pdf, .doc or .zip will be returned for conversion which
will unfortunately delay processing.**

If you have any questions about the requested information or documentation, please E-mail your
company’s Immigration Team.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PROCESSING YOUR VISA,

ENTERING THE UNITED STATES AND TRAVELING INTERNATIONALLY

Most persons entering the United States to work will encounter a three-step process:

 Getting a petition approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”).
This process takes anywhere from two to four months (depending on the USCIS Service Center that
covers the place of employment) unless employer/visa Petitioner pays an additional $1,225.00 for
premium processing, in which case the processing time is about three weeks. This step is not required
for persons getting a visa under the L blanket program, under the TN category, or for Canadians who
seek an L work permit.

 Getting a visa stamp at an U.S. Consulate or Embassy in a foreign country. This process can take
many weeks or even months (depending on your nationality, the U.S. consular post where the visa
application is processed, and the type of visa). This step is not required for Canadians, and it is not
required for persons who are already in the United States and who will not be traveling internationally.
This step is required for any other person who is or will be outside of the United States and who does not
have the appropriate visa stamp in the passport at the time of entry (or reentry) into the United States.
With limited exceptions, getting a visa stamp now requires a personal interview, and many consular
posts have significant (weeks or months) interview appointment lead times. It is usually difficult or
impossible to accelerate an appointment. At many consular posts there may be an additional period of
up to several weeks between the interview appointment date and the date of return of the visaed
passport.

To minimize potential delay and disruption of travel, if you are or will be required to get a visa
stamp in order to enter the United States, you need to contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in
the foreign country where you last lived in order to book an interview appointment for the visa

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 interview (taking into account how long it will take you to get the petition approval if you need
one) and/or to figure out how long it will likely take you to get the visa stamp issued and returned
to you so that you can make appropriate travel arrangements and, as necessary, adjust your
employment start date or return date. Go to
http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/tempvisitors_wait.php to access the web site for appointment
lead times at U.S. consular posts.

 Presenting the visa stamp (or petition approval notice, if no visa stamp is required) when you
enter the U.S. and thereby getting a Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record. The I-94 Record is
important for two reasons: (1) it reflects the visa status that you are given, and you should thus check it
before you leave the immigration inspection area to make sure that the visa status on the I-94 Record is
correct and (2) it has an expiration date on it that you must monitor so that you do not stay in the United
States beyond that expiration date (unless a timely extension or change of status is filed for you).
Neither your visa stamp nor your petition approval dates govern how long you can stay in the United
States for a particular visit; it is the I-94 Record that governs the length of your stay.

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