I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition

OMB No. 1615-0037; Expires 09/30/2021

Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
FOR USCIS OFFICE ONLY

Action Stamp

Section of Law
207 (c)(2) Spouse

Receipt

207 (c)(2) Child
208 (b)(3) Spouse
208 (b)(3) Child

Remarks

Reserved

Beneficiary Not Previously Claimed
Beneficiary Previously Claimed On:

(e.g., Form I-590, Form I-589, etc.)

CSPA Eligible:

Yes

N/A

No

START HERE - Type or print legibly in black ink.
My Status:

Refugee
Asylee

The beneficiary is my:

Lawful Permanent Resident based on previous Refugee status
Lawful Permanent Resident based on previous Asylee status
Spouse
Biological Child

Unmarried child who is a (n):

(

Number of relatives for whom I am filing separate Form I-730s:
Part 1. Information About You, the Petitioner (USPS ZIP
Code Lookup)
Family Name (Last name), Given Name (First name), Middle Name:

Stepchild

Adopted Child

)

of

Part 2. Information About Your Alien Relative, the Beneficiary
Family Name (Last name), Given Name (First name), Middle Name:

Address of Residence (Where you physically reside)
Street Number and Name:
Apt. Number

Address of Residence (Where the beneficiary physically resides)
Apt. Number
Street Number and Name:

City:

State or Province:

City:

State or Province:

Country:

Zip/Postal Code:

Country:

Zip/Postal Code:

Mailing Address (If different from residence) - C/O:
Apt. Number:

Street Number and Name:
City:

State or Province:

Country:

Zip/Postal Code:

Mailing Address (If different from residence) - C/O:
Apt. Number

Street Number and Name:
City:

State or Province:

Country:

Zip/Postal Code:

Telephone Number including Country and City/Area Code:

Telephone Number including Country and City/Area Code:

Your E-Mail Address, if available:

The Beneficiary's E-Mail Address, if available:

Gender: a.
b.

Male

Male

Gender:

Country of Citizenship/Nationality:

Female
b.
Country of Birth:

Female

Country of Birth:

a.

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy):

U.S. Alien Registration Number: U.S. Social Security Number
(If applicable):
A-

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy):
Country of Citizenship/Nationality:

U.S. Alien Registration Number:

U.S. Social Security Number
(If applicable):

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Part 1. Information About You, the Petitioner
(Continued)

Part 2. Information About Your Alien Relative, the
Beneficiary (Continued)

Other Names Used (Including maiden name):

Other Names Used (Including maiden name):

If married, Name of Spouse, Date (mm/dd/yyyy), and Place of
Present Marriage:

If married, Name of Spouse, Date (mm/dd/yyyy), and Place of
Present Marriage:

If previously married, names of prior spouses:

If previously married, names of prior spouses:

Dates (mm/dd/yyyy) and Places Previous Marriages Ended:
Please provide documentation indicating how marriages ended
(e.g., death certificate, divorce certificate, etc.):

Dates (mm/dd/yyyy) and Places Previous Marriages Ended: Please
provide documentation indicating how marriages ended (e.g.,
death certificate, divorce certificate, etc.):

Date (mm/dd/yyyy) and Place Asylee Status was granted in the
United States

OR
Date (mm/dd/yyyy) and Place you received your approval for
Refugee Status while living abroad

If You Were Approved for Refugee Status, Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
and Place Admitted to the United States as a Refugee:

Beneficiary is currently in the United States.
Beneficiary is outside the United States and will apply for
travel authorization at a USCIS Office or a U.S. Embassy or
consulate in:
City and Country

To Be Completed By
Attorney or Representative, if any.
Fill in box if G-28 is attached to represent the petitioner.
Volag Number:
Attorney State License
Number:

Part 2. Information About Your Alien Relative, the Beneficiary (Continued)
Name and mailing address of the beneficiary written in the language of the country where he or she now resides:
Family Name:

Given Name:

Middle Name:

Address - C/O:
Apt. Number:

Street Number and Name:
City/State or Province:

Country:

Zip/Postal Code:

Check the box, a. through d., that applies:
a.
The beneficiary has never been in the United States
b.
c.
d.

The beneficiary is now in immigration court proceedings in the
United States Where?
The beneficiary has never been in immigration court proceedings in the United States
The beneficiary is not now in immigration court proceedings in the
United States, but has been in the past. Where?

What is the beneficiary's native language?

Is the beneficiary fluent in English? What other languages does the beneficiary speak
fluently:
No
Yes

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Part 2. Information About Your Alien Relative, the Beneficiary (Continued)
List Each of the beneficiary's entries into the United States, if any, beginning with the most recent entry. Submit a copy of each I-94
and/or copy of the beneficiary's passport showing all the entry and exit stamps for each entry. Attach an additional sheet if the
beneficiary has more than two entries into the United States:
Date of Arrival (mm/dd/yyyy): Place (City and State):

Status:

I-94 Number:

Date Status Expires (mm/dd/yyyy):

Travel Document Number:

Expiration Date for Passport Country of Issuance for Passport or Travel Document:
or Travel Document:

Passport Number:

Date of Arrival (mm/dd/yyyy): Place (City and State):

Status:

I-94 Number:

Date Status Expires (mm/dd/yyyy):

Travel Document Number:

Expiration Date for Passport Country of Issuance for Passport or Travel Document:
or Travel Document:

Passport Number:

Part 3. Two-Year Filing Deadline
Are you filing this application more than two years after the date you were admitted to the United States as a refugee or granted asylee
No
status?
Yes
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, explain the delay in filing and submit evidence to support your explanation (Attach
additional sheets of paper if necessary):

Part 4. Warning
WARNING: Any beneficiary who is in the United States illegally is subject to removal if Form I-730 is not granted by USCIS. Any
information provided in completing this petition may be used as a basis for the institution of, or as evidence in, removal
proceedings, even if the petition is later withdrawn. Unexcused failure by the beneficiary to appear for an appointment to provide
biometrics (such as fingerprints and photographs) and biographical information within the time allowed may result in denial of
Form I-730. Information provided on this form and biometrics and biographical information provided by the beneficiary may also
be used in producing an Employment Authorization Document if the beneficiary is granted derivative refugee or asylee status.

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Part 5. Petitioner's Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature
NOTE: Read the Penalties section of the Form I-730 Instructions before completing this part.

Petitioner's Statement
NOTE: Select the box for either Item Number 1.a. or 1.b. If applicable, select the box for Item Number 2.
1.a.

I can read and understand English, and I have read and I understand every question and instruction on this petition and my
answer to every question.

1.b.

The interpreter named in Part 7. read to me every question and instruction on this petition and my answer to every question
in

2.

, a language in which I am fluent, and I understood everything.
, prepared this

At my request, the preparer named in Part 8.,
petition for me based only upon information I provided or authorized.

Petitioner's Contact Information
3.

Petitioner's Daytime Telephone Number

5.

Petitioner's Email Address (if any)

4.

Petitioner's Mobile Telephone Number (if any)

Petitioner's Declaration and Certification
Copies of any documents I have submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered, original documents, and I understand that USCIS may
require that I submit original documents to USCIS at a later date. Furthermore, I authorize the release of any information from any of
my records that USCIS may need to determine my eligibility for the immigration benefit I seek.
I further authorize release of information contained in this petition, in supporting documents, and in my USCIS records to other
entities and persons where necessary for the administration and enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.
I understand that USCIS may require me to appear for an appointment to take my biometrics (fingerprints, photograph, and/or
signature) and, at that time, if I am required to provide biometrics, I will be required to sign an oath reaffirming that:
1) I provided or authorized all of the information contained in, and submitted with, my petition;
2) I reviewed and understood all of the information in, and submitted with, my petition; and
3) All of this information was complete, true, and correct at the time of filing.
I certify, under penalty of perjury, that all of the information in my petition and any document submitted with it were provided or
authorized by me, that I reviewed and understand all of the information contained in, and submitted with, my petition, and that all of
this information is complete, true, and correct.

Petitioner's Signature
6.a. Petitioner's Signature

6.b. Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

NOTE TO ALL PETITIONERS: If you do not completely fill out this petition or fail to submit required evidence listed in the
Instructions, USCIS may deny your petition.

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Part 6. Beneficiary's Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature if in the
United States
NOTE: Read the information on penalties in the Penalties section of the Form I-730 Instructions before completing this part.
NOTE: If the beneficiary is not currently in the United States, or is not 14 years of age or older, this section should be left
blank.

Beneficiary's Statement
NOTE: Select the box for either Item Number 1.a. or 1.b. If applicable, select the box for Item Number 2.
1.a.

I can read and understand English, and I have read and I understand every question and instruction on this petition and my
answer to every question.

1.b.

The interpreter named in Part 7. read to me every question and instruction on this petition and my answer to every question
in

2.

, a language in which I am fluent, and I understood everything.
, prepared this

At my request, the preparer named in Part 8.,

petition for me based only upon information I and the petitioner provided or authorized.

Beneficiary's Contact Information
3.

Beneficiary's Daytime Telephone Number

5.

Beneficiary's Email Address (if any)

4.

Beneficiary's Mobile Telephone Number (if any)

Beneficiary's Declaration and Certification
Copies of any documents I have submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered, original documents, and I understand that USCIS may
require that I submit original documents to USCIS at a later date. Furthermore, I authorize the release of any information from any of
my records that USCIS may need to determine my eligibility for the immigration benefit I seek.
I further authorize release of information contained in this petition, in supporting documents, and in my USCIS records to other
entities and persons where necessary for the administration and enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.
I understand that USCIS may require me to appear for an appointment to take my biometrics (fingerprints, photograph, and/or
signature) and, at that time, if I am required to provide biometrics, I will be required to sign an oath reaffirming that:
1) I provided or authorized all of the information contained in, and submitted with, my petition;
2) I reviewed and understood all of the information in, and submitted with, my petition; and
3) All of this information was complete, true, and correct at the time of filing.
I certify, under penalty of perjury, that all of the information in my petition and any document submitted with it were provided or
authorized by me, that I reviewed and understand all of the information contained in, and submitted with, my petition, and that all of
this information is complete, true, and correct.

Beneficiary's Signature
6.a. Beneficiary's Signature

6.b. Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

NOTE: This petition must be completely filled out and all required evidence submitted or USCIS may deny this petition.

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Part 7. Contact Information, Certification and Signature of the Person Interpreting this Petition, if
Other Than the Petitioner or Beneficiary
Provide the following information about the interpreter used to complete this petition. NOTE: If you did not use an interpreter to help
you complete this petition, leave this section blank.

Interpreter's Full Name
1.a. Interpreter's Family Name (Last Name)

2.

1.b. Interpreter's Given Name (First Name)

Interpreter's Business or Organization Name (if any)

Interpreter's Mailing Address
3.

Street Number and Name

Apt. Ste. Flr.

Number

City or Town

State

ZIP Code + 4
-

Province

Postal Code

Country

Interpreter's Contact Information
4.

Interpreter's Daytime Telephone Number

6.

Interpreter's Email Address (if any)

5.

Interpreter's Mobile Telephone Number (if any)

Interpreter's Certification
I certify, under penalty of perjury, that:
, which is the same language specified in Part 5.
I am fluent in English and
or Part 6., Item Number 1.b., and I have read to this petitioner, beneficiary, or to them both (if the beneficiary is in the United States
and 14 years of age or older) in the identified language, every question and instruction on this petition and the petitioner's or the
beneficiary's answer to every question. The petitioner and/or beneficiary informed me that he and/or she understand every instruction,
question, and answer on the petition, including the Petitioner's Declaration and Certification, and the Beneficiary's Declaration
and Certification, and have verified the accuracy of every answer.

Interpreter's Signature
7.a. Interpreter's Signature

7.b. Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

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Part 8. Contact Information, Certification and Signature of the Person Preparing this Petition, if Other
Than the Petitioner or Beneficiary
Provide the following information about the preparer. If you filled out this petition yourself (without a preparer), please leave this
section blank.

Preparer's Full Name
1.a. Preparer's Family Name (Last Name)

2.

1.b. Preparer's Given Name (First Name)

Preparer's Business or Organization Name (if any)

Preparer's Mailing Address
3.

Street Number and Name

Apt. Ste. Flr.

Number

City or Town

State

ZIP Code + 4
-

Province

Postal Code

Country

Preparer's Contact Information
4.

Preparer's Daytime Telephone Number

6.

Preparer's Email Address (if any)

5.

Preparer's Mobile Telephone Number (if any)

Preparer's Statement
7.

a.

I am not an attorney or accredited representative but have prepared this application on behalf of
the applicant and with the applicant's consent.

b.

I am an attorney or accredited representative and my representation of the applicant in this case
extends
does not extend beyond the preparation of this application.
NOTE: If you are an attorney or accredited representative, you may be obliged to submit a completed Form G-28,
Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, or Form G-28I, Notice of Entry of
Appearance as Attorney In Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States, with this petition.

Preparer's Certification
By my signature, I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I prepared this petition at the request of the petitioner and/or the beneficiary.
The petitioner and beneficiary (if the beneficiary is in the United States and 14 years of age or older) then reviewed this completed
petition and informed me that he and/or she understands all of the information contained in, and submitted with, his and/or her
petition, including the Petitioner's Declaration and Certification, and the Beneficiary's Declaration and Certification that all of
this information is complete, true, and correct. I completed this petition based only on information that the petitioner and beneficiary
provided to me or authorized me to obtain or use.

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Part 8. Contact Information, Certification and Signature of the Person Preparing this Petition, if Other
Than the Petitioner or Beneficiary (Continued)
Preparer's Signature
8.a. Preparer's Signature

8.b. Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)

Part 9. To Be Completed at Interview of Beneficiary, If Applicable (14 years of age or older)
Beneficiaries in the United States will be interviewed by USCIS officers. Their petitioners may also be interviewed. Beneficiaries
living overseas will be interviewed by a USCIS officer or a Department of State (DOS) consular officer.
I swear (affirm) that I know the contents of this petition that I am signing, including the attached documents and
supplements, and that they are
all true or
not all true to the best of my knowledge and that corrections
numbered
to
were made by me or at my request. With these corrections, the
information on this form is now true.
Signed and sworn before me by the beneficiary
named herein on:
Signature of Beneficiary

Write your Name in your Native Alphabet

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Signature of USCIS Officer or DOS Consular Officer

Beneficiary Approved for Travel, Admission
Code:
CBP Action Block
Petition Returned to Service Center via NVC

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