Spouse of a Deceased United States Citizen

A widow/widower of a U.S. citizen may file an immigrant visa petition, form I-360, on his/her own behalf in the immediate relative category if he/she had been married to the U.S. citizen for at least two years, was not legally separated at the time of death and has not remarried. To qualify, the petition must be filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within two years of the death of the U.S. citizen.

How do I apply?

A widow/widower resident in the United Kingdom should contact the Department of Homeland Security (Immigration) at the Embassy for information on the steps which must be taken to file the petition, form I-360. Those resident in the United States should contact their local USCIS office for further information.

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