What documents do I need for I-130?
When you submit their forms, you must include:
- Evidence of your U.S. citizenship, such as a photocopy of your naturalization certificate or your U.S. passport; and.
- A photocopy of your original Form I-130 receipt notice.
What happens after your I-130 gets approved?
Once USCIS approves your I-130 application, your application will be sent to the U.S. Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) for processing. If your family member’s case is not subject to immediate processing, your I-130 application will remain with NVC until processing begins.
What is the next step after I-130 is approved?
Adjustment of Status After I-130 is Approved The foreign national would file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, as the primary form in an adjustment of status application package.
Can an I-130 be denied?
Yes, the I-130, like any other visa petition, can also be denied. USCIS denies thousands of such petitions every year – and while the reasons may vary, some of them may be easily avoided.
What happens after I-130 get approved?
Can I stay in the US while waiting for I-130?
If your family member or employer has merely started the process off for you, by filing what’s known as a petition (typically on USCIS Form I-130 or I-140), that’s not enough. A pending or approved petition from a U.S. sponsor gives you no rights to come to or remain in the United States.
How much does it cost to submit Form I-130?
The filing fee for the I-130 petition is (as of 2020) set at $535. If you are sponsoring more than one family member who qualifies as an “immediate relative,” you will have to file a separate I-130 petition and filing fee for each one. An “immediate relative” is the spouse or unmarried child under the age of 21 of a U.S. citizen.
Where to send I 130 application?
Alaska
How can I download I 130 form?
You can find and download Form I-130A on USCIS’s website here: Download Form I-130A. When completing Form I-130A, type or write legibly with black ink. It’s important that you fully and accurately answer each question. Remember, providing false information on any government form may result in your immigration application being denied.
What is the waiting time for an I-130?
1 There is no quota for the immediate relative visa category, but it may take 6 to 12 months for USCIS to approve the Form I-130. 2 Some countries like China, India, Mexico and Philippines may have significantly longer wait times. 3 This category is presently “current.” However, it may take 6 to 12 months for USCIS to approve the Form I-130.