Back to Immigration ServicesWhat This Form Is
Form I-130 is the Petition for Alien Relative. This form is filed by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to establish the relationship with an eligible family member who wishes to immigrate to the United States. It is the first step in most family-based immigration cases.
Who Can File (Petitioner)
A U.S. citizen or permanent resident can file for:
- Spouse
- Unmarried children under 21
- Unmarried children 21 or older
- Married children of any age
- Brothers and sisters (U.S. citizens only)
- Parents (U.S. citizens only, must be 21+)
Priority Categories
- Immediate Relatives (no visa wait): Spouse, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens
- Family Preference Categories (visa wait required):
- F1: Unmarried adult children of U.S. citizens
- F2A: Spouses and children of permanent residents
- F2B: Unmarried adult children of permanent residents
- F3: Married children of U.S. citizens
- F4: Siblings of U.S. citizens
Required Documents
- Proof of petitioner's U.S. citizenship or permanent residence
- Birth certificates (petitioner and beneficiary)
- Marriage certificate (if filing for spouse)
- Divorce decrees (if previously married)
- Passport photos of both parties
- Evidence of bona fide relationship (photos, joint accounts, etc.)
- Proof of legal name changes (if applicable)
The Process
- File Form I-130 with USCIS along with supporting documents
- USCIS Review - USCIS will review and may request additional evidence
- Approval - Once approved, the case is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC)
- Visa Processing - If beneficiary is abroad, they go through consular processing. If in the U.S., they may file I-485 for adjustment of status
Concurrent Filing
If the beneficiary is in the U.S. and eligible, Form I-130 can be filed concurrently with:
- I-485 - Application to Adjust Status (get Green Card)
- I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization
- I-131 - Application for Travel Document
What We Help With
Our expert team assists with:
- Completing Form I-130 accurately and completely
- Gathering and organizing required supporting documents
- Preparing evidence of bona fide relationship
- Reviewing your petition before submission
- Preparing concurrent filing packages (I-130 + I-485)
- Answering questions about eligibility and requirements
Important Notice
Asal Multi Services is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or interpretation of immigration law. Services are limited to administrative assistance, document preparation, and guidance in accordance with publicly available government instructions.
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