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

https://www.uscis.gov/i-360

Form I-360 helps establish eligibility for different immigration benefits depending on the applicant’s situation. You can use Form I-360 to apply for a green card for Amerasians, widows(ers) of U.S. citizens in specific situations and various other special immigrant categories.

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

Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er) or Special Immigrant, is a form the USCIS uses for several immigration purposes. Here’s an overview of who can use this form:

• Amerasians:
  The Amerasian Immigration Act passed in 1982, allows children born during the Korean and Vietnam Wars to immigrate to the United States if their father is a U.S. citizen. To be eligible, a child must have been born between December 31, 1950, and October 23, 1982, in one of these countries: Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia or Thailand. If they meet the requirements, they can apply for Form I-360 to adjust their status to Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Widow(er)s of U.S. Citizens:
  Surviving spouses of U.S. citizens who died before filing an immigration petition for their spouse. But know that there are specific requirements, like being married at the time of the citizen’s death and not being remarried.
• Special Immigrants:
  Special immigrants is a category is for certain immigrants, including religious workers, certain employees of the U.S. government abroad and retired employees of international organizations.
  • Special Immigrant category for Form I-360 includes Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) applicants.  You do not have to be currently married to your abuser. And, you may qualify even if your spouse has recently lost their residency status – as long as you meet other eligibility requirements.
  •  Special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS) children who need protection through state juvenile courts because they have been abused, abandoned or neglected can apply for a green card in the Special Immigrant category. Also, child abuse can include any form of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as neglect. Even threatening harm is abusive behavior. Therefore, the SIJS visa allows an abused child to seek permanent residency.

If you’re unsure whether you qualify for a family-based immigration visa, it’s best to consult with an experienced immigration attorney. We can help you determine the appropriate path for your situation.

Contact An Experienced Immigration Attorney to Assist With Your Form I-360

The immigration and naturalization attorneys at Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers have extensive experience helping clients file for green cards. Form I-360 is one of the most complex USCIS forms, and it involves extremely personal information. We are here to ensure that your petition is thorough and includes all necessary evidence and to guide you through every step of the immigration journey.

Contact us today at 630-345-4164 or fill out our online contact form today! We look forward to working with you on Form I-360 approval.

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