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How to fill out petition for alien relative

How to fill out Petition for Alien Relative

1. Obtain Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website.
2. Complete the petitioner section by providing your personal information, including your name, address, date of birth, and immigration status.
3. Fill out the beneficiary section with the alien relative's information, including their name, address, date of birth, and relationship to you.
4. Provide supporting documentation, such as proof of your U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency and evidence of your relationship to the beneficiary.
5. Sign and date the petition form.
6. Prepare the payment for the filing fee, if applicable, and attach it to your application.
7. Mail the completed petition and all supporting documents to the appropriate USCIS address based on your location.

Who needs Petition for Alien Relative?

1. U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who wish to sponsor a family member for immigration to the United States.

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Why is my petition for alien relative taking so long?

If you have a USCIS online account and have access to secure messaging, you may select “expedite” as the reason for your inquiry and submit your request there. You generally need to justify your expedite request with evidence. When communicating with the Contact Center, you will be asked about supporting documentation.

How long does it take for petition for alien relative to be approved?

If you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States, you must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative. You may file Form I-130 for: A. Your spouse; B. Your unmarried child under 21 years of age; and C. Your unmarried son or daughter 21 years of age or older.

What is the current wait time for I-130?

After filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, the approval process can take anywhere from 10 to 13 months for immediate relatives and could take several years for family preference categories. This is an approximation. It may be shorter for some and longer for others.

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What is Petition for Alien Relative?

A Petition for Alien Relative is a form submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to establish a qualifying relationship with a foreign national relative who wishes to immigrate to the United States.

Who is required to file Petition for Alien Relative?

The U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who desires to sponsor a foreign national relative for a visa or green card is required to file the Petition for Alien Relative.

How to fill out Petition for Alien Relative?

To fill out the Petition for Alien Relative, you need to complete Form I-130 by providing information about yourself (the petitioner) and your relative (the beneficiary), including personal information, relationship details, and supporting documents that prove the relationship.

What is the purpose of Petition for Alien Relative?

The purpose of the Petition for Alien Relative is to establish that a legitimate family relationship exists between the petitioner and the beneficiary, which is a prerequisite for the foreign national to apply for immigration to the U.S.

What information must be reported on Petition for Alien Relative?

The Petition for Alien Relative must report information including the petitioner's personal details (name, address, date of birth), the beneficiary's personal details (name, address, date of birth), the nature of the relationship, evidence of that relationship, and any prior immigration history.