Family Petition (I-130) Checklist
Organize petitioner and beneficiary identity records, relationship evidence, prior immigration documents, address history and required supporting records.
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Practical checklists for a more organized application
Use these educational guides to understand common document categories, preparation steps and questions to raise before filing. Requirements and government fees can change, so always verify the latest official instructions.
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Every service offered by Akal Consultants is listed below with a service-specific preparation summary based on the supporting records commonly required for that application.
Green Card Renewal or Replacement (I-90) Checklist
Prepare your current or expired card, identity documents, biographic details, prior receipt information and evidence explaining a lost, stolen, damaged or incorrect card.
Open checklist →Remove Conditions (I-751) Checklist
Build a relationship-evidence package with joint residence, finances, insurance, taxes, photographs, travel records and other proof covering the conditional-residence period.
Open checklist →U.S. Citizenship (N-400) Checklist
Organize green card history, travel dates, addresses, employment, tax records, marital history, selective-service information and supporting documents for naturalization.
Open checklist →Employment Authorization (I-765) Checklist
Prepare identity documents, immigration-status evidence, eligibility-category records, prior EAD copies, photographs and filing-history information.
Open checklist →Travel Document (I-131) Checklist
Organize identity and status records, travel purpose, supporting evidence, prior travel documents and information needed for advance parole or other travel-document filings.
Open checklist →F-1 / SEVIS Support Checklist
Prepare passport and visa records, I-20 forms, SEVIS details, school documents, financial evidence, status history and related correspondence.
Open checklist →FOIA / Immigration Records Checklist
Gather identity proof, receipt numbers, A-number or USCIS identifiers, prior filings and signed authorization documents needed to request government records.
Open checklist →U.S. Passport Renewal Checklist
Review passport validity, renewal eligibility, current passport, photograph, name-change evidence and mailing or submission requirements.
Open checklist →First-Time U.S. Passport Checklist
Prepare proof of citizenship, government photo ID, photocopies, compliant photograph, parental documents when applicable and in-person acceptance-facility requirements.
Open checklist →OCI Application Checklist
Organize current and prior passports, proof of Indian origin, U.S. legal status, relationship records, photographs, signatures and jurisdiction-specific VFS documents.
Open checklist →Indian Passport Renewal Checklist
Prepare the current passport, U.S. status evidence, address proof, photographs, required affidavits and consular or VFS documents for renewal or reissue.
Open checklist →Indian Visa & e-Visa Checklist
Match the visa category to the travel purpose and organize passport details, photograph, itinerary, prior Indian visa information and category-specific supporting records.
Open checklist →Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Checklist
Prepare passport and status documents, current address proof, photographs, application details and police-verification information required for an Indian PCC request.
Open checklist →Renunciation Certificate Checklist
Organize the surrendered or expired Indian passport, foreign citizenship evidence, naturalization certificate, photographs and required declarations for renunciation.
Open checklist →Canada Visitor Visa (TRV) Checklist
Prepare passport and legal-status records, financial evidence, employment or business ties, travel itinerary, host invitation documents and proof of your purpose for visiting Canada.
Open checklist →Canadian Super Visa Checklist
Organize the parent or grandparent’s passport, proof of relationship, host invitation, income evidence, qualifying medical insurance, medical-exam records and home-country ties.
Open checklist →Canada Study Permit Checklist
Prepare the DLI letter of acceptance, provincial or territorial attestation document when required, tuition and financial evidence, study plan, passport, status records and medical or police documents when applicable.
Open checklist →Canada Work Permit Checklist
Identify whether the application is employer-specific or open, then organize the job offer, LMIA or exemption details, qualifications, employment records, passport, status documents and required forms.
Open checklist →Canada Permanent Residence Checklist
For Express Entry or PNP, prepare passports, language results, ECA, detailed employment letters, proof of funds when required, police certificates, medical records and civil-status documents.
Open checklist →Canadian Citizenship Checklist
Confirm physical presence and organize PR evidence, all relevant passports, two IDs, language proof when required, tax history, travel records, digital photo and police certificates when applicable.
Open checklist →GCMS / ATIP Notes Checklist
Prepare the signed IMM 5744 consent form when a representative is used, passport identity page, UCI, application number and the exact records or case information being requested.
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Four quality-control questions
Is every answer consistent?
Names, dates and addresses should match across forms and evidence.
Are translations complete?
Keep the original, translation and required translator documentation together.
Is the checklist current?
Confirm the latest official instructions immediately before filing.
Did you save a full copy?
Retain submitted forms, uploads, receipts and confirmation notices.
