Petition
for Alien Relative
Purpose of Form:
A citizen or
lawful permanent resident of the United States may file this
form to establish the relationship to certain alien relatives
who wish to immigrate to the United States. A separate form
must be filed for each eligible relative. Please note: USCIS
processes Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, as a visa
number becomes available. Filing and approval of an I-130 is
only the first step in helping a relative immigrate to the
United States. Eligible family members must wait until there
is a visa number
available
before they
can apply for an
immigrant visa or adjustment of status to a lawful permanent resident.
Number of Pages:
7
Edition Date:
10/26/05. Prior versions acceptable.
Where to File:
A petitioner residing in the United
States should file Form I-130 at the Service Center with jurisdiction
over the petitioner's place of residence.
Filing
Fee:
$355.00
Special
Instructions:
Notes on Where to File:
Please see the related link "Where Do I File" for
information on which Service Center you should send your
petition.
Petitioners residing in Canada can also file with the
Vermont Service Center. United States citizens residing in
Canada who are filing for their spouse, child, or parent, may
now file at the nearest Embassy or Consulate, with the
exception of Quebec City.
Download I-130 (194KB PDF)
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