Form I-130 vs. I-129F

Confused about which USCIS form to use? Here's a breakdown of Form I-130 (family) and I-129F (fiancé(e)):

Who They're For:

  • Form I-130: Petition for Spouses, Parents, Children, Siblings (US citizen or green card holder petitions for relatives)

  • Form I-129F: Petition for Foreign Fiancé(e) to Enter US for Marriage (US citizen petitions for fiancé(e))

What They Do:

  • Form I-130: Starts Family-Based Green Card Process

  • Form I-129F: Starts K-1 Visa Process (for fiancé(e) to enter US and get married)

Processing Time:

  • Form I-130: Takes Several Months

  • Form I-129F: Generally Faster Processing

Remember: Choose the form that aligns with your immigration goals (family sponsorship vs. fiancé(e) visa).

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