Family Petition – Form I-130

Form I-130 is used by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to ask USCIS to recognize a qualifying family relationship. Approval of the petition is an important step, but it does not by itself grant a visa, green card, lawful status or employment authorization.

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Who May File for Which Relatives

  • U.S. citizens may petition for a spouse, children, sons or daughters, parents if the petitioner is at least 21, and siblings if the petitioner is at least 21.
  • Lawful permanent residents may petition for a spouse and unmarried children or sons and daughters.
  • Cousins, aunts, uncles and other extended relatives do not qualify for a direct Form I-130 petition.

Important Considerations

  • The petitioner must provide evidence of the qualifying family relationship.
  • Many cases also require Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, at a later stage.
  • Visa availability depends on the category, priority date, country of chargeability and the Department of State Visa Bulletin.
  • Processing and waiting times vary by category and case and are not a fixed range; check the current USCIS processing times.

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  • Organize customer-provided information and supporting records.
  • Prepare forms based on information supplied by the customer.
  • Translate eligible supporting documents when included in the contracted service.
  • Provide administrative updates without offering legal advice or guaranteeing approval.

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