Uscis Forms I-130
What is uscis forms i-130?
USCIS Form I-130 is a petition for an alien relative, which is filed by a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (LPR) to establish the relationship between them and the relative who wishes to immigrate to the United States. It is the first step in the process of sponsoring a family member for a green card or permanent residency in the U.S. The form requires information about both the petitioner and the beneficiary, including their biographical details, relationship, and immigration history.
What are the types of uscis forms i-130?
There are two main types of USCIS Form I-130:
Immediate Relative: This form is used for spouses of U.S. citizens, unmarried children under 21 of U.S. citizens, and parents of U.S. citizens who are over 21 years old.
Family Preference: This form is used for unmarried children over 21 of U.S. citizens, spouses and unmarried children of lawful permanent residents, and married children of U.S. citizens.
How to complete uscis forms i-130
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Gather all the necessary information and supporting documents.
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Download USCIS Form I-130 from the official USCIS website.
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Carefully read the instructions and fill out the form accurately and completely.
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Submit the form along with the required supporting documents and applicable fees to the appropriate USCIS address.
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Track the status of your application online or through the USCIS helpline.
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Questions & answers
How Long Does It Take I-130 to be approved 2022?
After filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, the approval process can take anywhere from 5 to 12 months for immediate relatives and could take several years for family preference categories.
How much does the I-130 form cost?
What Is the Filing Fee? The filing fee for Form I-130 is $535. The filing fee for this petition cannot be waived. NOTE: The filing fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this petition.
How long does i130 take to get approved 2022?
As of 2022, the USCIS processing time for Form I-130 range between 5 months and 10 years.
What documents do I need to file i130?
Proof of petitioner's U.S. Citizenship in the form of a valid U.S. Passport. Birth Certificate. or Naturalization Certificate). Proof of petitioner's residence in Germany, such as: Residence Permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis), Residence Registration (Anmeldebestätigung), or other verifiable evidence of German residency.
Will USCIS speed up 2022?
There is a net trend from FY 2017 until FY 2021 of increasing processing times, with an average increase of 1-2 months until FY 2022, where processing times average 9.8 months.
Can I-130 be done online?
You can file Form I-130 online even if your relative is in the United States and will file Form I-485 by mail. Once you submit your Form I-130 online, we will send a receipt notice to your USCIS online account. Provide a copy of the receipt notice to your relative to include in their Form I-485 packet.
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