What is form I-130A and who needs to file it?
If the person you seek to sponsor is your spouse, you must prove your marital relationship. Form I-130A establishes this relationship. Form I-130A is supplemental to Form I-130, and both forms must be filed at the same time. Form I-130A – Who Needs to File It? Form I-130A is to be completed by the sponsored immigrant.
Does my spouse have to sign the I-130 Form?
In other words, if you are sponsoring your spouse for immigration, your spouse should complete Form I-130. There is an exception if you live in the United States and your spouse lives abroad. Under these circumstances, you may complete Form I-130A on your spouse’s behalf and your spouse is not required to sign the application.
How long does it take for I-130A to be approved?
Because Form I-130A is a supplemental form and filed at the same time as Form I-130, the processing time is the same – about 7 to 13 months. You can track the status of your I-130 application through the Case Status Tracking Tool on the USCIS website. Remember: USCIS approval of an I-130 and I-130A application is only the first step in the process.
Do green card holders have to sign I-130A?
If they live in the United States, they must sign the I-130A. If they live abroad, they must still complete and file the I-130A, but they aren’t required to sign it because the sponsoring spouse (the U.S. citizen or current green card holder) would be the one to send the form to USCIS.
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