Family Sponsorship I-130

Bring Your Loved Ones to the U.S.

Getting started right

If you're a U.S. citizen, you can sponsor eligible family members for a Green Card through Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. This is the first step in reuniting your loved ones in the United States.

USCIS handles millions of cases annually, and it's important to ensure you're fully prepared to submit your family’s paperwork.

We have been handling cases for the last 30 years, and our paralegal services will assure you that you are taken care of. Our priority is taking care of your family. Make it yours in your paperwork. This is not the time to get the best deal, but the best services.

 

Who Can You Sponsor?

✔ As a U.S. Citizen, you can petition for:

  • Spouse

  • Children (any age, married or unmarried)

  • Parents (if you are 21 or older)

  • Siblings (if you are 21 or older)

Family Sponsorship Process

  1. File Form I-130 – Submit a petition to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

  2. USCIS Review – Your petition will be processed, and you may need to submit additional evidence

  3. Visa Availability – Immediate relatives (spouses, parents, and unmarried children under 21) have no wait time. Other relatives may have to wait for a visa number.

  4. Consular Processing or Adjustment of Status – If your family member is abroad, they’ll apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. consulate. If they’re in the U.S., they may adjust status with Form I-485.

  5. Green Card Approval – Once all steps are complete, your relative will receive their Green Card and become a permanent resident.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Processing times vary. Immediate relatives (spouses, parents, and children under 21 of U.S. citizens) typically have faster processing, while other family categories may take months or years due to visa quotas.

  • Yes! Each family member requires a separate I-130 petition.

  • Yes. You’ll need to submit supporting documents such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, or other evidence proving your relationship.

  • If denied, USCIS will explain the reason. You may have the option to appeal or reapply with stronger evidence.

  • If your relative is already in the U.S. and applying for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485), they can request a work permit (Form I-765) while their case is pending.