What are the requirements to petition?
The required supporting documents for an I-130 petition typically include:
- Proof that the sponsor is a U.S. citizen or green card holder.
- Proof that a legally valid relationship exists.
- Proof that the relationship is not fraudulent.
- Proof of name changes for the sponsor and/or the person seeking a green card, if any.
How much does alien petition cost?
$535. You may pay the fee with a money order, personal check, or cashier’s check. When filing at a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may also pay by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions.
How long does it take after your I-130 is approved?
File Early After filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, the approval process can take anywhere from 5 to 12 months for immediate relatives and could take several years for family preference categories. This is an approximation.
Who can petition for alien relative?
U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and permanent residents can file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, to help a foreign family member gain permanent residence in the United States (green card status).
Who can petition for immigrant?
Overview. In general, a person who wishes to immigrate to the United States must have a petition approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before applying for an immigrant visa. The petition is filed either by a qualified relative or a potential employer at a USCIS office in the United States.
How much income do you need to petition?
For example, in 2020, a sponsor in the U.S. mainland would need to have income (or assets) of at least $32,750 to cover a petitioner who lives alone and is sponsoring one immigrant and two children (that is, a total of four people).
How much does form I-130 cost?
The filing fee for Form I-130 is $535. The filing fee for this petition cannot be waived. NOTE: The filing fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this petition.
Do you need a lawyer for i-130?
No. One can always file an I-130 petition on their own, without the assistance of an attorney to do so.
How to file a petition for Alien Relative?
1 Read the instructions for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative; 2 Complete and sign your Form I-130; 3 Pay the filing fees, if applicable; and 4 Provide all required evidence and supporting documentation.
Can a petition be filed outside the US?
While most immigrant visa petitions are filed in the United States, there are limited provisions for filing certain types of petition forms outside the United States.
How to petition for an immediate US citizen?
For information about applying for a U.S. passport, see the Department of State’s Passport Information webpage. Widows or widowers of U.S. citizens should go to our Green Card for Widow (er)s webpage for information. You may file Form I-130 to petition for your immediate relative online or by paper.
How to bring an alien fiancee to the US?
You have to file a petition for alien fiancee with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) if she is a citizen of other country and you wanted to bring her to the U.S.A. as the first step in the immigration process. A petition is a sponsor’s request to bring someone in the US.