Petition for Alien Relative | USCIS
Summary: Form I-130 is the official USCIS document used by U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. nationals to petition for an eligible alien relative to immigrate to the United States.
Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is the initial step in the immigration process for family members. It allows a petitioner to establish a qualifying relationship with a beneficiary (spouse, child, parent, or sibling) who wishes to obtain a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). The form requires detailed biographic information about both the petitioner and the beneficiary, employment history, and marital history. It also requires the petitioner to specify whether the beneficiary will seek adjustment of status within the U.S. or consular processing abroad. Filing this form does not grant immigration status; it is a prerequisite for subsequent visa or adjustment of status applications.
Document outline
1. Part 1: Relationship (Petitioner and Beneficiary) 2. Part 2: Information About You (Petitioner) 3. Part 3: Biographic Information 4. Part 4: Information About Beneficiary 5. Part 5: Other Information 6. Part 6: Petitioner's Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature 7. Part 7: Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature 8. Part 8: Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Petition 9. Part 9: Additional Information