Fill out I-929 (Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant) online
Form I-929 is used by U-1 nonimmigrants (U visa holders) to petition for qualifying family members to obtain lawful permanent resident status. The petitioner must have already been granted adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident based on their U nonimmigrant status.
How to fill out I-929 (Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant)
Confirm petitioner eligibility
Verify that you, as the U-1 principal, have already been granted adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident based on your U nonimmigrant status. Gather your approval notice and permanent resident card.
Enter petitioner and beneficiary information
Provide your full legal name, A-Number, date of birth, and current address. Enter the qualifying family member full legal name, date of birth, country of birth, current address, and relationship to you.
Document the qualifying family relationship
Gather evidence of the family relationship, such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, adoption decrees, or other civil documents. Include certified translations for any documents not in English.
Submit with supporting evidence and filing fee
File the completed Form I-929 with the filing fee, copies of your permanent resident card and U visa approval, evidence of the family relationship, passport-style photos of the beneficiary, and any required waivers of inadmissibility.
About I-929 (Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant)
Who needs this form
U-1 principal visa holders who have adjusted to lawful permanent resident status and wish to petition for qualifying family members who were not included in the original U visa petition or who need independent permanent resident status. Qualifying family members include spouses, children, and parents (if the U-1 was under 21 at the time of the original petition).
Where to submit
File with the USCIS Vermont Service Center by mail. Include the filing fee, evidence of the petitioner U-1 status adjustment, and proof of the qualifying family relationship.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing before the U-1 petitioner has been granted adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident
- Not providing sufficient evidence of the qualifying family relationship (marriage certificates, birth certificates)
- Failing to demonstrate that the family member is admissible to the United States or eligible for a waiver of inadmissibility
- Not including Form I-929 Supplement A for each qualifying family member being petitioned
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Can I file Form I-929 before I receive my green card?
No. You must wait until USCIS has granted your adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident based on your U nonimmigrant status before filing Form I-929. The petition is only available to U-1 principals who have already been approved for permanent residence.
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