What is Form I-130?

Form I-130 is a petition filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to request that an alien relative be considered for lawful permanent residence in the United States. This form is used by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who want to sponsor their family members, such as spouses, unmarried children under 21, or parents.

Who can file Form I-130?

Only a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) can file this petition. You must be the immediate relative of the alien you're sponsoring, which includes:

  • Spouse

  • Unmarried child under 21 years old (or adult child who is physically or mentally incompetent)

  • Parent

What information does Form I-130 require?

The form asks for the following information:

  1. Petitioner's Information: Your name, date of birth, and contact details.

  2. Alien Relative's Information: The alien relative's name, date of birth, place of birth, and current address (if applicable).

  3. Relationship to Alien Relative: You must provide documentation showing your relationship to the alien relative, such as a marriage certificate or birth certificate.

  4. Petitioner's Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence Status: Proof that you are either a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

What documents do we need to file your form I-130?

To complete and submit Form I-130, we'll typically need to provide the following:

  1. Form I-130

  2. Proof of Relationship: Documents showing your relationship to the alien relative (e.g., marriage certificate or birth certificate).

  3. Passport-style Photo: One recent photo of yourself and one of the alien relative.

  4. Other documents as needed

Filing Fee:

The current filing fee for Form I-130 is $625.

Immediate Family Members of US Citizens

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