Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant

What is I-360?

Who needs to file I-360?

When to file I-360

Documents you need

• Amerasian: copies of evidence that the beneficiary was born in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea or Thailand between the stated dates. For a Vietnam birth, add a copy of the Vietnamese identification card or an affidavit explaining why it is not available.
• Amerasian: copies of evidence of parentage and that the biological father was a U.S. citizen, plus a photograph of the beneficiary and, if the beneficiary is married, the marriage certificate and proof that prior marriages ended.
• Amerasian: Form I-361 and evidence the sponsor is at least 21 and a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. You may send them with the petition or later when USCIS asks, but later filing adds to processing time.
• Widow(er): copy of your marriage certificate, proof that any prior marriages of either spouse ended, and the death certificate of your U.S. citizen spouse.
• Widow(er): evidence your spouse was a U.S. citizen, such as a U.S. birth certificate, Naturalization Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship, Form FS-240, or a U.S. passport valid at the time of death.
• Special immigrant juvenile: the juvenile's birth certificate or other proof of age, plus the court or administrative documents establishing eligibility with the specific findings of fact.
• Special immigrant juvenile: written consent from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) if the juvenile is in HHS custody and the juvenile court order altered custody status or placement.
• Religious worker: IRS tax-exempt determination letter, the employer attestation, evidence of how the beneficiary will be compensated, and evidence of the beneficiary's two years of denomination membership, continuous work and qualifications.
• Religious worker, for an organization affiliated with the denomination: organizing instrument, organizational literature and the signed and dated Religious Denomination Certification, in addition to the IRS determination letter.
• Panama Canal categories: a letter from the employing Canal Company, Canal Zone Government or U.S. Government agency on length and circumstances of employment, plus evidence of any claimed danger to personal safety.
• Physician: letters from the beneficiary's employers detailing employment since January 8, 1978, and copies of documents showing the beneficiary meets all criteria.
• G-4 or NATO-6: a letter from the international organization showing it qualifies and explaining the employment and status. For family members, add evidence of the family relationship.
• Armed Forces member: certified proof from the authorizing official of the executive department of the required honorable service or commitment, and your birth certificate.
• VAWA self-petitioner: any credible relevant evidence, such as proof of the abuser's status, relationship, shared residence, the abuse, good moral character (if 14 or older) and, for spouses, good-faith marriage.
• Afghanistan or Iraq translators and Iraq or Afghan government employees who file this form: the passport, birth certificate or ID, recommendation, Chief of Mission evidence and Form I-94 if in the United States, as listed for your category. Broadcasters: a signed and dated supplemental attestation.

How to fill out I-360

1. 1

   Add attorney or representative details

   At the top of page 1, select the box if Form G-28 or G-28I is attached, and enter the attorney's State Bar Number and USCIS Online Account Number if applicable. Use black ink if you print the form.

2. 2

   Complete Part 1 as the petitioner

   If you are filing for another person, enter your full name (Item 1), account, Social Security and A-Numbers if any (Items 2 to 5) and mailing address (Item 6). VAWA self-petitioners and special immigrant juveniles skip to Item 7 for an alternate or safe mailing address.

3. 3

   Select one classification in Part 2

   Check only one box, A through P, such as Amerasian, Widow(er) of a U.S. citizen, Special Immigrant Juvenile or VAWA self-petitioning spouse. If you choose P (Other), name the classification, and answer the minister question if you select D.

4. 4

   Enter the beneficiary in Part 3

   Give the full name, mailing address, date of birth as mm/dd/yyyy, country of birth, Social Security and A-Numbers if any, and marital status. Complete Items 8 to 15 on the last arrival, I-94, passport and status only if the person is in the United States.

5. 5

   Answer Part 4 processing questions

   Name the preferred U.S. Consulate if the person is outside the U.S. or will not adjust status, and give the foreign address in Item 2. Enter the beneficiary's sex as on the birth certificate, then answer Items 4 to 7; explain any "Yes" to Items 5 or 6 in Part 15.

6. 6

   List spouse and children in Part 5

   Enter the beneficiary's spouse and children, with name, date and country of birth, relationship and A-Number if any, up to nine people. Self-petitioning spouses first answer Item 1 about their children's separate self-petitions.

7. 7

   Complete Parts 6 to 8 if they apply

   Part 6 is for Amerasians, with the mother's and father's details. Part 7 is for widow(er)s, with the deceased spouse and marriage history. Part 8 is for special immigrant juveniles, with the juvenile court findings.

8. 8

   Complete Part 9 for religious workers

   Provide the employer's attestation numbers, prior R classification stays, position and compensation details, and answer Items 7 to 13. An authorized employer official signs the attestation, and the Religious Denomination Certification applies only if the employer is affiliated with a denomination.

9. 9

   Complete Part 10 for VAWA

   Enter the abuser's name, birth and death details, status, marriage history, dates and last shared address. Type or print "N/A" in Item 8 if you are a self-petitioning child or parent, and answer Item 12 on requesting an Employment Authorization Document.

10. 10

    Sign Part 11 or Part 12

    Use Part 11 only if you are an individual filing for yourself; use Part 12 if you file for another person or sign for an organization. Select the interpreter and preparer boxes if they apply, enter your contact details, and sign and date in ink.

11. 11

    Add interpreter and preparer details

    If an interpreter read the petition to you, they complete Part 13. Anyone who prepared it for you, other than you, completes and signs Part 14, including the statement on whether representation extends beyond preparation.

12. 12

    Use Part 15, then review and download

    For extra space, write your name, A-Number, page, part and item number, then sign and date each sheet. Check every part, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the package described under How to submit.

How to submit I-360

Common mistakes to avoid

• Submitting the petition unsigned or with a stamped or typewritten name; USCIS rejects it as deficient and the instructions say a signature is required.
• Filing without the correct filing fee; the instructions say USCIS rejects any Form I-360 not accompanied by the correct fee. Check Form G-1055 or the Fee Schedule.
• Filing as a widow(er) when your U.S. citizen spouse already filed Form I-130 that was approved or pending; it was converted to an I-360 when your spouse died.
• Filing Form I-360 for an Afghan special immigrant case that started on or after July 20, 2022; that process uses Form DS-157 with the Department of State.
• Completing Part 11 when you are filing for another person or for an organization (or Part 12 when filing for yourself); each part is limited to its own filer.
• Describing yourself in Part 3 when you are only a preparer or attorney for the petitioner; the preparer's details belong in Part 14.
• Leaving a non-applicable answer blank instead of typing or printing "N/A", or "None" for a numeric answer of zero.
• Submitting a foreign-language document without a full English translation and the translator's signed certification.
• Sending original documents when the instructions do not ask for them; USCIS may destroy originals submitted when not required.
• Mailing a printed form with pages from different editions or without the edition date and page numbers visible, which can lead USCIS to reject it.