Preparation is the best defense
Prepare in Advance
Proper preparation can protect your family in a critical situation. Gather documents, make a plan, and be ready.
Document Checklist
Family Plan
Document Templates
Documents Checklist
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Personal Documents
Passport (copy in a safe place)
Critical
Birth Certificate
Critical
Visa / Work Permit (if applicable)
Critical
Social Security Card
Driver's License / State ID
Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
Immigration Documents
A-Number (Alien Registration Number)
Critical
Immigration Court Documents
Critical
Copies of filed applications (I-130, I-485, etc.)
USCIS Payment Receipts
Your immigration lawyer's contact
Critical
Children's Documents
Children's Birth Certificates
Critical
Children's Passports
Critical
School Records
Children's Medical Records
Power of Attorney for Child Custody (POA)
Critical
Financial Documents
Bank Account Information
Utility Bills (proof of address)
Tax Returns (last 3 years)
Pay Stubs from Work
Emergency Contacts
Emergency Contact List (minimum 3 people)
Critical
Immigration Lawyer's Phone Number
Critical
Your Country's Consulate Phone Number
Trusted Person with Access to Documents
Critical
Family Emergency Plan
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Family Plan
Designated Guardians for Children
Immigration Lawyer
Children's Information
Emergency Instructions
Printable Documents
Download and print important documents. Keep copies in multiple places.
Important: These documents are templates. For full legal validity, it is recommended to have them notarized and consult with a lawyer.