How long is the I-130 Form?
The I-130 Form I-130 form is 18 pages long and contains: Use our library of forms to quickly fill and sign your United States Citizenship and Immigration Services documents online.
What types of relatives can Form I-130 be used for?
Form I-130 can be used for the following categories of relatives: Immediate Relative (IR): This category is not numerically limited, and includes the following subcategories: IR-1: Spouse of a US citizen.
Is there an exception to the I-130 Form for unmarried children?
For lawful permanent residents, an exception is made in the case for the beneficiary’s unmarried children. Form I-130 can be used for the following categories of relatives:
How is the Order of priority of an I-130 application determined?
Moreover, the order of priority of applications is determined by the date the original Form I-130 petition was received by the USCIS, known as the Priority Date. The Visa Bulletin, published by the Visa Reporting and Control Division of the U.S. Department of State, provides cut-off dates for each category.
What to do if your I-130 is outside of normal processing time?
The USCIS website also lists normal processing times for an I-130 petition. If you believe that your case is outside the normal I-130 processing time, you can make a case inquiry. The approval of your I-130 petition is just the beginning of a process that has several more steps.
How do I change the address of my pending I-130 petition?
Call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 to change the address with your pending I-130 petition. Again, the number of immigrant visas (green cards) issued to immediate relatives of U.S. citizens is unlimited. Most Form I-130 petitions for immediate relatives are approved within a 5 to 9 month time frame, but they can take longer in some cases.
Do you have to file separate I-130 for each relative?
Special Instructions You must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative, unless they can be considered a derivative beneficiary. See the form instructions for more information. If petitioning for a spouse, you must also submit a Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary.
Can a relative get an LPR after filing an I-130?
Filing a Form I-130 is only the first step in helping an eligible relative immigrate to the United States. The filing or approval of this petition generally does not give your relative any status in the United States. Once we approve the petition, your relative may apply to become a LPR.
What do I need to file Form I-130 for my adopted child?
If you are filing Form I-130 for your adopted child Evidence of U.S. citizenship: A copy of your birth certificate, issued by a civil registrar, vital statistics office, or other civil authority showing you were born in the United States;
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