What is the USCIS Form I-130 for Alien Relative?
Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative is the USCIS form that must be used by a US citizen or a Green Card holder to sponsor his/her family member who is outside the United States, for lawful status in the United States.
How do I get a copy of my I-130 Form?
You can download this form from the USCIS website or get it from local USCIS offices. You can also complete Form I-130 online. How much is the Form I-130 filing fees? Form I-130 has a filing fee of $535. How do I pay the fees for the immigrant petition, Form I-130? You can pay the fee through a money order or a check.
Where can I get Form I-130 to sponsor a family member?
You can file petitions for your family members you intend to sponsor. You can sponsor all your eligible relatives, provided you meet the financial requirements. Where can I get Form I-130 from? You can download this form from the USCIS website or get it from local USCIS offices. You can also complete Form I-130 online.
How long does it take to get an I-130 approved?
USCIS will adjudicate the applications filed by US citizens on behalf of their spouses and immediate relatives within a year. But the spouses of Green Card holders and other relatives of US citizens, will have to wait for years to get their petitions approved. What is the process of filing Form I-130?
Why was my I-130 petition transferred to another service center?
USCIS is doing this in order to balance the overall operational workload. The casework that has been affected includes Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Petitions filed by the US citizens on behalf of their immediate relatives will be transferred from the NBC to the Nebraska, Texas and California Service Centers.
Where do I Mail my I-130 Form in Dallas?
Attn: I-130 2501 S. State Hwy, 121 Business Suite 400 Lewisville, TX 75067 You are only filing Form I-130, and you live outside the United States* File online, or mail your application to: USCIS Dallas Lockbox. U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries: USCIS Attn: I-130
How to check the processing time for Form I-130?
USCIS has also updated the processing times for Form I-130 and the customers are advised to check the processing times for the service centers to which their cases have been transferred. Applicants can check the status of their cases by using the “Check Status” tool. To check their status, they need to enter their receipt numbers.