Form i-130
A citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States may file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to establish the existence of a relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the United States.
Who May File Form I-130?
- If you are a U.S. citizen, you must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative. You may file Form I-130 for:
- Your spouse;
- Your unmarried children under 21 years of age;
- Your unmarried sons or daughters 21 years of age or older;
- Your married sons or daughters of any age;
- Your brothers or sisters (you must be 21 years of age or older); and
- Your mother or father (you must be 21 years of age or older).
- If you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States, you must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative. You may file Form I-130 for:
- Your spouse;
- Your unmarried child under 21 years of age; and
- Your unmarried son or daughter 21 years of age or older.
How To Complete Form I-130
- Type or print legibly in black ink.
- If you need extra space to complete any item within this petition, use the space provided in Part 9. Additional Information or attach a separate sheet of paper. Type or print your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet.
- Answer all questions fully and accurately. If a question does not apply to you (for example, if you have never been married and the question asks, “Provide the name of your current spouse”), type or print “N/A” unless otherwise directed. If your answer to a question which requires a numeric response is zero or none (for example, “How many children do you have” or “How many times have you departed the United States”), type or print “None” unless otherwise directed.
- Enter dates in mm/dd/yyyy format. If you cannot provide an exact date, provide an approximate date in the same format and include an explanation in Part 9. Additional Information