Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative
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What is Form I-130?
Form I-130 is used by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to establish a qualifying family relationship with a relative who wants to immigrate. Approval does not by itself grant a green card; the relative then applies through consular processing or adjustment of status when a visa is available.
Who files it: A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, for a spouse, child, parent, or sibling, depending on the petitioner's status.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Proof of the petitioner's U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status
- Proof of the family relationship, such as birth or marriage certificates
- Evidence that prior marriages ended, if applicable
- Evidence of a bona fide marriage for spouse petitions
- Passport-style photos for spouse petitions
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-130 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-130
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 37 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and signatures and dates of signature.
How entries are written 49 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; employment and education; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
Dates 28 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: dates of birth; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; marriage and family details; employment and education; and immigration status and history.
Answers that do not fit together 27 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; addresses; marriage and family details; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 30 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 10 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-130
- Use the current edition (04/01/24). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-130 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-130 questions
What is Form I-130 used for?
Form I-130 is used by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to establish a qualifying family relationship with a relative who wants to immigrate. Approval does not by itself grant a green card; the relative then applies through consular processing or adjustment of status when a visa is available.
Who files Form I-130?
A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, for a spouse, child, parent, or sibling, depending on the petitioner's status.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-130?
FormVeritas runs 181 checks written for Form I-130, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-130?
USCIS lists 04/01/24 as the current edition of Form I-130. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
How long does USCIS take to process Form I-130?
The times USCIS publishes for Form I-130 vary widely by office and category (published October 19, 2026). Individual cases can take more or less time; check the USCIS processing times tool for your office.
Is the Form I-130 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-130 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-130?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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