Prepare Form I-130 Online

About this form

Used for: Family
Who can file: U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents
Filing fee: $675
Average time: 10-14 months
Current supported edition: 04/01/24

USCIS fees change. Confirm the current amount on the official form page before you file.

What CivicNest helps with

• Guided questions
• Information reuse
• Consistency checks
• Official PDF generation
• A filing checklist so supporting evidence is not forgotten after the form is filled

What you'll need to file

This is a short USCIS summary, not a decision about your case. Confirm the official instructions for your situation.

Who typically files

U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident
Only qualifying petitioners can file for a relative.
A qualifying family relationship
Spouse, child, parent, or sibling — each relationship has its own document list.
A real relationship, not one created for a Green Card
Spousal petitions need extra evidence that the marriage is genuine.

Submit with the form

Proof of your U.S. citizenship or LPR statusBirth certificate, naturalization certificate, unexpired U.S. passport, CRBA, or both sides of your Green Card.Filing feeCurrently $675 on paper or $625 online. Confirm G-1055 before you pay.Certified English translationsAny foreign-language document needs a complete English translation and a translator certification.

Often needed, depending on your answers

Marriage certificateA marriage license is not enough. Include a civil marriage certificate.May apply once we know more about your caseEvidence the marriage is genuineJoint leases, combined finances, children born of the marriage, photos, and third-party affidavits are common examples.May apply once we know more about your caseChild’s birth certificateMust show the parent-child relationship. Extra documents apply for stepchildren and adopted children.May apply once we know more about your caseYour birth certificateMust show the parent you are petitioning for. Fathers and stepparents need extra marriage or legitimation evidence.May apply once we know more about your caseBirth certificates for you and your siblingMust show at least one common parent. Half-siblings may need the parents’ marriage and divorce records.May apply once we know more about your caseProof prior marriages endedDivorce decrees, annulments, or death certificates for you and, if needed, the beneficiary.Passport-style photographsRequired in some I-130 situations. Check the current form instructions.

Official USCIS form page

Petition for Alien Relative