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How to Prepare I-360: Special Immigrant Petition

Form I-360 covers distinct classifications including VAWA, widow(er), special immigrant juvenile, and religious worker cases; identify the statutory category first.

Official edition: 01/20/25
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Part 1

Classification and Person Filing

Identify the exact statutory I-360 category before entering person or organization information.

Select VAWA, widow(er), SIJ, religious worker, or another exact category.

Confirm who may file for the selected category.

Complete only for an organizational petitioner.

Include street, unit, city, state/province, postal code, and country.

Follow the form instructions when it is the same as the mailing address.

Include country and area codes.

Use an email address that will remain accessible.

How to prepare Form I-360

Confirm eligibility and filing category first, then match every answer to passports, civil documents, and immigration records.

  1. 1

    Select the exact I-360 category

    Do not mix eligibility or evidence from different classifications.

  2. 2

    Confirm who may file

    Distinguish self-petitioner, organization, beneficiary, or other eligible filer.

  3. 3

    Organize evidence by legal element

    Map court, abuse, religious, or other records to each required element.

  4. 4

    Verify the current official edition and filing method

    Reopen the official page on filing day and verify edition, fee, online eligibility, address, and signature rules.

  5. 5

    Transfer to the official form and review every answer

    This site creates a preparation worksheet only. Transfer verified answers to the official PDF or system and add evidence, translations, and signatures.

Common evidence checklist

Evidence varies by category and case. Use this list to prepare, then review the current official instructions before filing.

  • Filer and beneficiary identity and immigration records
  • Classification-specific eligibility statement
  • Court, child-welfare, or agency orders when applicable
  • Marriage, residence, and VAWA evidence when applicable
  • Religious organization and employment evidence when applicable
  • Complete certified English translations

Form I-360 FAQs

Is I-360 one uniform category?+

No. It is shared by multiple statutory classifications with very different rules.

Does VAWA require the spouse's cooperation?+

VAWA is a self-petition mechanism and generally does not require the abusive spouse's cooperation.

Can this worksheet be filed directly?+

No. This is a I-360 preparation worksheet. File only through the current official form or system.

Should AI translate a person's name?+

No. Use the existing passport or official-record spelling. Names and identification numbers are never sent to AI.

Why are fees and addresses not hardcoded?+

Agencies change fees, filing channels, and addresses. Verify them again on the actual filing date.

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