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Submitting Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is the first step to help an eligible relative apply to immigrate to the United States and apply for a Green Card. The filing or approval of this petition does not give your relative any immigration status or benefit.
Form I-130 Edition 04/01/24. Page 1 of 12. Petition for Alien Relative . Department of Homeland Security . U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services . For USCIS Use Only. Did you gain lawful permanent resident status or citizenship through adoption? USCIS Form I-130 . OMB No. 1615-0012 Expires 02/28/2027. Attorney State Bar Number (if applicable)
A citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States may file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to establish the existence of a relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the United States.
If your parent is currently in the United States, your parent may be eligible to file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, at the same time as you file Form I-130.
The filing location for your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, depends on where you live and if you are filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, at the same time (this is called “concurrent filing”). You can file your Form I-130 online.
Objectives. At the end of this presentation you will understand: What is a Form I-130. Who files an I-130. Who benefits from an approved I-130. How USCIS processes and adjudicates an I-130. How approved I-130s are transmitted to DOS for overseas visa issuance.
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To petition for a family member to receive a Green Card (permanent residence), begin by filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. This form establishes the family relationship that exists between you and your relative.
To sponsor your family member, submit a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-130. Each person you sponsor needs a separate Form I-130. You can submit the form online or by mail.
The initial response from the USCIS to a Form I-130 is one of these four: Approval; Denial; Request For Evidence (RFE): Generally, evidence is requested about the relationship between the petitioner and beneficiary.