I-130

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.

Download form:

I-130

Number of Pages :

Edition Date :

1/5/07. 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 :

$190.00

Special Instructions :

Version Notes:

This 1/5/07 version is substantially the same as the 12/4/06 version. It has been revised to address technical issues from users filling out the form on their computer.