U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · Federal form
Fill out Form I-130
Petition for Alien Relative Edition 04/01/24
From USCIS: A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident files Form I-130 with USCIS to establish the existence of a relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the United States. Source
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What approval does not do. Filing or approval of the petition does not give the relative any immigration status or benefit; it is the first step. Source
Facts from the official source
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| Fact | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Issued by | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security | I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (USCIS) |
| Edition | Edition 04/01/24 | Form I-130 (Edition 04/01/24), official PDF Form I-130, page 1 footer. |
| Current edition | USCIS lists 04/01/24 as the edition date of the Form I-130 it publishes. | I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (USCIS) USCIS I-130 page, Form Details, "Edition Date". |
| Where to file | The instructions point to www.uscis.gov/i-130 for the most current filing location. USCIS's page lists two options, online or by mail (paper); mail filings go to the Chicago or Phoenix lockbox depending on where the petitioner lives and whether Form I-485 is filed at the same time. | Instructions for Petition for Alien Relative, and Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary (Form I-130/I-130A, 04/01/24) Instructions for Form I-130 (04/01/24), page 9, Where To File?. |
| Fee | The instructions refer to Form G-1055 for the fees applicable to this form; USCIS's I-130 page points to its Fee Schedule page. | Instructions for Petition for Alien Relative, and Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary (Form I-130/I-130A, 04/01/24) Instructions for Form I-130 (04/01/24), page 3, General Instructions. |
| One petition per relative | A separate Form I-130 must be filed for each eligible relative. | Instructions for Petition for Alien Relative, and Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary (Form I-130/I-130A, 04/01/24) Instructions for Form I-130 (04/01/24), page 1, Who May File Form I-130. |
| Spouse petitions: Form I-130A | When filing for a spouse, the spouse must complete and sign Form I-130A, which must be submitted with Form I-130. A spouse who is overseas must still complete it but does not have to sign it. | Instructions for Petition for Alien Relative, and Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary (Form I-130/I-130A, 04/01/24) Instructions for Form I-130 (04/01/24), page 1, Who May File Form I-130, Note 1. |
| Signature | USCIS will not accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature; an unsigned petition or one without a valid signature is rejected. | Instructions for Petition for Alien Relative, and Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary (Form I-130/I-130A, 04/01/24) Instructions for Form I-130 (04/01/24), page 3, General Instructions, Signature. |
| What approval does not do | Filing or approval of the petition does not give the relative any immigration status or benefit; it is the first step. | I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (USCIS) USCIS I-130 page, Processing Information. |
| Who may not be petitioned for | The instructions list categories of relatives for whom Form I-130 may not be filed. | Instructions for Petition for Alien Relative, and Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary (Form I-130/I-130A, 04/01/24) Instructions for Form I-130 (04/01/24), page 2, Who May Not File Form I-130?. |
| Part 4, Questions 61 and 62 | In Part 4, select only one option (Question 61 or 62) to show whether the beneficiary will seek adjustment of status inside the United States or consular processing abroad; do not complete both or leave the section blank. | I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (USCIS) USCIS I-130 page, opening section. |
| Official instructions | Instructions for Form I-130 and Form I-130A (04/01/24). | I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (USCIS) USCIS I-130 page, Forms and Document Downloads. |
| Filing options (USCIS form page) | Two filing options: online or by mail (paper). | I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (USCIS) USCIS I-130 page, "Where to File". |
| Filing location change (Oct. 7, 2026) | On Oct. 7, 2026, USCIS changed the filing location for Form I-130. Forms postmarked on or before Nov. 9, 2026 and sent to a prior filing location are accepted (30-day grace period). | I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (USCIS) USCIS I-130 page, alert. |
| How USCIS suggests filling its PDFs | For the best results, USCIS suggests downloading the PDF and completing it in the latest Adobe Acrobat Reader rather than in a web browser. | Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (USCIS) USCIS, Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (last reviewed 10/18/2023), second paragraph. Checked . |
| The blank form is free | USCIS forms are free on uscis.gov; USCIS warns not to pay for any USCIS form. | Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (USCIS) USCIS, Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms, closing paragraphs. Checked . |
| Typed answers (USCIS mail filing tips) | USCIS says its forms can be completed electronically and printed to mail; typed answers should be in Courier New, size 10, bold (black ink if handwritten). PDF Tower note: PDF Tower fills the form's own fields in its own Courier font, so your copy prints like a typed form. The 2D barcode area prints blank, as it does on a hand-filled form. | Tips for Filing Forms by Mail (USCIS) USCIS, Tips for Filing Forms by Mail, "Complete Your Paper Form Accurately". Checked . |
What is on the form
- Part 1. Relationship (You are the Petitioner. Your relative is the Beneficiary)
- Relationship to the beneficiary, related questions about how the relationship arose, and whether the petitioner obtained status through adoption. Form I-130, page 1
- Part 2. Information About You (Petitioner)
- Petitioner's A-Number, USCIS online account number, Social Security number, names, birth details, address history, marital information, parents, citizenship or permanent resident status, and employment history. Form I-130, pages 1 to 4
- Part 3. Biographic Information
- Petitioner's ethnicity, race, height, weight, eye and hair color. Form I-130, pages 4 and 5
- Part 4. Information About Beneficiary
- Beneficiary's identifiers, names, birth details, addresses, marital history, family members, entry and employment details, immigration proceedings, and whether adjustment of status (Question 61) or consular processing (Question 62) is sought. Form I-130, pages 5 to 8
- Part 5. Other Information
- Prior petitions for this beneficiary or any other alien, and names and relationships of other relatives for whom separate petitions are being submitted. Form I-130, pages 8 and 9
- Part 6. Petitioner's Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature
- Language and interpreter or preparer statement, contact details, and petitioner's signature and date. Form I-130, pages 9 and 10
- Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
- Interpreter's name, business, address, contact details, language, signature and date. Form I-130, page 10
- Part 8. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Petition, if Other Than the Petitioner
- Preparer's name, business, address, contact details, statement, signature and date. Form I-130, pages 10 and 11
- Part 9. Additional Information
- Extra space keyed to page, part and item number. Form I-130, page 12
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Edition and revisions
- Edition on this page: Edition 04/01/24.
Sources
- I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (USCIS) Retrieved .
- Form I-130 (Edition 04/01/24), official PDF Retrieved .
- Instructions for Petition for Alien Relative, and Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary (Form I-130/I-130A, 04/01/24) Retrieved .
- Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (USCIS) Retrieved .
- Tips for Filing Forms by Mail (USCIS) Retrieved .
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