During the green card document collection process, immigrants spend hours searching for samples to understand what evidence is needed and how to organize it. There is a set of free templates and checklists covering all major types of applications — from a complete adjustment of status package to removal of conditions on permanent residence and naturalization.

Cover Letters for Document Packages

A cover letter helps the USCIS officer understand what is contained in your document package. While mail submission remains the primary method of filing, such letters remain useful, though USCIS will soon require online submission of certain forms.

Cover letter templates are available for different situations: a complete adjustment of status package (including I-130, I-485, I-864, I-765, and other forms), a separate letter for I-485 if the I-130 has already been filed online, as well as letters for applicants transitioning from fiancé/fiancée visa (K-1 and K-2).

When a package contains a large volume of documents, it makes sense to separate them using divider pages by form type and related evidence. This helps the officer quickly find the materials needed.

There are also templates for removal of conditions (I-751) and naturalization (N400), including combined I-751 and N400 interviews, character reference letters, and letters in response to USCIS requests regarding sponsorship by a joint sponsor or waiver of the affidavit of support obligation.

Document Checklists by Application Type

Checklists cover the main categories: complete adjustment of status for a spouse, child of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, parent of a U.S. citizen, as well as for those coming on a fiancé/fiancée visa (K-1, K-2).

All checklists include links to official USCIS sources and additional free materials. Each includes a print-friendly version in black and white format. These checklists are designed for both mail submission and online submission through the USCIS portal.

There are also separate interview checklists for adjustment of status with examples for married couples, parental cases, and cases with children. They help you prepare for the interview and organize an interview folder.

Evidence Lists for Marriage and Family Relationships

For marriage-based green cards or consular processing, there is a comprehensive list of 60 types of evidence to prove the authenticity of a marriage. An applicant does not need to submit each type, but this list shows the full range of possible documents and items.

There are also templates for organizing photographs, travel itineraries, tickets, messaging history. Some templates require a Canva account to use. The materials include horizontal and vertical formats, as well as a relationship timeline — something particularly valued by USCIS officers.

Analysis of Positive Factors and Public Charge Policy

Two separate guides help navigate the new policy requirements. One covers positive factors for adjustment of status under the new policy, which treats adjustment as a discretionary analysis. The second addresses changes to public charge policy — helping you correctly fill out section nine of the adjustment of status form and gather evidence that you will not become a public charge.

There is also a guide to new questions for consular interviews that assess the likelihood that an applicant could become a public charge in the United States.

Complete Beginner Guides

For those just starting the process and unsure where to begin, there are three volumes of Ultimate Green Card Guides. Volume A is for family-based applicants through adjustment of status. Volume B is for those beginning the consular process. Volume C is for those who want to complete the entire process online without leaving the United States.

All materials are available as Google Docs with helpful hyperlinks to the correct USCIS mailing addresses for submitting documents, lists of evidence proving the authenticity of relationships, and links for cases where the sponsor is self-employed or retired.

How to Find These Materials

All templates and checklists are collected in one place on the page where the materials are posted. This includes positive testimonials from people who have gone through the entire process independently and obtained a green card, which can inspire you to complete the procedure on your own without hiring a lawyer.