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I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

USCIS form used by U.S. citizens and permanent residents to petition for eligible family members to immigrate to the United States.

Instructions

Petitioner: You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

Beneficiary: The family member you are sponsoring — spouse, child, parent, or sibling

Relationship Evidence: Gather proof of the qualifying relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, adoption decree)

Petitioner Documents: Copy of U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, or green card

Photos: Passport-style photos of both petitioner and beneficiary

Filing: File with USCIS (online or by mail). Filing fee: $625

Processing: Processing times vary by category — immediate relatives (6-12 months), other categories (years)

Note: Filing the I-130 is only the first step. The beneficiary will also need to complete consular processing or adjustment of status (I-485).