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U.S. citizen relative(s), U.S. lawful permanent resident, or by a prospective employer

2. Petitions to be filed by sponsorsU.S. citizens and lawful permanent resident sponsors residing in the United States file Form I-130, Petition for

Lockbox facility or Phoenix Lockbox facility, following instructions on the USCIS website.

U.S. employers file Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker, as instructed on the USCIS website.

3. Wait for USCIS to approve petitions4. The National Visa Center continues immigrant visa processing

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Alternative Payment Method (If payment cannot be done online)6. Submit additional documents if required by NVC

If the NVC has requested applicant documents or Affidavit of Support documents, click on the appropria

Affidavit of Support Processing Applicant Document ProcessingNotice: Do not submit documents unless they were requested by the NVC.

7. Schedule interviewConsulate General in Guan zhou, China, schedules its own interviews. The NVC sends immi rant visa case fi

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served in the United States armed forces during war, you may apply for U.S. citizenship without first

United States upon enlistment into the U.S. military.

Have maintained continuous residence in the United States for at least five years (or three years if you are

Have been physically present in the United States for at least two and a half years (or one and half years if y Have lived in the state where the Form N-400 is submitted for at least three months Be able to read, write and speak English Have a general knowledge of the fundamentals of U.S. history and governmentBe a person of good moral character and willing to abide by the principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2. Form N-400The Citizenshi A lication Form N-400 is com leted b Lawful Permanent Residents Green Card holders