Form I-730: Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
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What is Form I-730?
Form I-730 is used by a refugee or asylee to petition for a spouse or unmarried children under 21 to receive derivative refugee or asylee status. After approval, the relatives can join the petitioner in the United States, or receive the status if already here.
Who files it: A principal refugee or asylee, for a spouse or unmarried child under 21.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Evidence of the petitioner's refugee or asylee status
- Proof that the relationship existed when the petitioner was admitted or granted asylum
- Filed within two years of admission or asylum grant, unless excused
- A separate petition for each family member
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-730 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-730
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 131 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: names; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; marriage and family details; immigration status and history; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
How entries are written 119 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; dates of birth; places of birth; A-Numbers; USCIS online account numbers; Social Security numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; marriage and family details; immigration status and history; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
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; passports, visas and arrival records; immigration status and history; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 22 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 23 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-730
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-730 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-730 questions
What is Form I-730 used for?
Form I-730 is used by a refugee or asylee to petition for a spouse or unmarried children under 21 to receive derivative refugee or asylee status. After approval, the relatives can join the petitioner in the United States, or receive the status if already here.
Who files Form I-730?
A principal refugee or asylee, for a spouse or unmarried child under 21.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-730?
FormVeritas runs 322 checks written for Form I-730, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-730?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-730. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form I-730 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-730 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-730?
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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